Lifeguard/Swim Instructor (Term)

Altea•Winnipeg, MB

32d

About The Position

We are seeking Lifeguards/Swim Instructors for a Summer term position from June 8, 2026, to September 7, 2026! The Lifeguards & Swim Instructors are enthusiastic, water loving people who are incredibly attentive and are zealous about upholding a quality Lifesaving Society aquatics program for the members of Altea Active and our community. They are inspired to share their technical knowledge with their clients in an effective, safe, and progressive style. They maintain safety rules, monitor the water for danger, prevent and respond to emergencies. They also maintain records of incidents that occur at the pool. They create a clean, safe, and educational environment for all participants in their program. They have a passion for being creative by developing play-based, age-appropriate activities and lessons while ensuring overall health, safety, and the well-being of all participants in their care. Lifeguards & Swim Instructor may also determine when bodies of water need to be closed to swimmers. These exuberant folks have communication superpowers as they quickly create rapport with children and parents while being mindful and respectful of individual differences. They offer a positive, welcoming environment that delivers fun, enriching and socially engaging activities that stimulate their clients while providing programs to help their clients achieve their aquatic goals. These problem solvers, plan and carry out lessons and activities that are in harmony with the centre’s philosophy. They observe their client’s progression in order to expand growth and development.

Requirements

Current Swim for Life Instructor (LSI) and National Lifeguard (NL) certifications
All certifications must be maintained throughout employment
Proof of certifications must be provided prior to commencing
All team members must have current CPR/First Aid certification prior to start date and must be maintained throughout employment
A recent Criminal Background Check prior to commencement of training and/or work.

Responsibilities

“Check Members In” during family swim
Opening and closing the swimming areas such as attaching guides and guards, and checking water condition before the pool opens to swimmers
Take steps to close the swimming area if they determine that conditions are hazardous to swimmers
Cleaning up walkways around a pool, adding chemicals according to safety guidelines, cleaning and tidying the pool deck before/after each lesson
Maintaining proper supervision over pool and guest behaviour (scanning, roaming, enforcing rules)
Taking necessary steps to rescue a struggling swimmer
Organize and plan swim lessons that are age-appropriate
Maintaining control and safety over class
Handling member questions and concerns
Filling out worksheets (attendance, progress)
Properly filled out report cards ready to be handed out the last day of swimming lessons