Lifeguard - FT Permanent
About The Position
The Town of Canmore is seeking passionate individuals for full-time temporary Lifeguard/Swim Instructor positions. This role offers an opportunity to develop leadership skills while ensuring guests have fun and safe experiences. You will interact with a diverse range of people, including community members and international visitors, as part of a large aquatics team. Responsibilities include lifeguarding during public swims, teaching aquatics programs, and performing daily pool checks and maintenance. The position requires excellent customer service, strong interpersonal skills for working with all ages and abilities, and a safety-oriented mindset.
Requirements
- National Lifeguard award – required
- Intermediate First Aid certification – required
- Lifesaving Society Swim for Life Instructor certification – required
- A positive attitude with the ability to anticipate needs – required
- The ability to communicate effectively and positively with patrons, co-workers, and supervisors – required
Nice To Haves
- Aquatic Fitness or other specialty certification, e.g., Kayak, Swim Coach, or Synchronized Swim Coach is considered – asset
- Lifesaving Instructor, Lifesaving First Aid Instructor, National Lifeguard Instructor, and Instructor Trainer certifications – asset
- Pool Operator Level I certification – asset
- Previous experience in the Aquatics Industry – asset
Responsibilities
- Teach swim individually or in groups the basic stances, movements, techniques, rules, regulations, and safety precautions in a sport
- Demonstrate correct swim techniques, procedures, use of equipment and exercises to enhance participants' abilities
- Assess participants' levels of ability and create appropriate lesson plans for student/group
- Ensure the safety of participants at all times by demonstrate and teach appropriate personal safety skills
- Build confidence in participants and evaluate participant progress and assign grades where appropriate
- Assist with the safe and efficient operation of the pool on a daily basis
- Provide first aid when required in a prompt, professional manner in adherence to current regulations and workplace health and safety practices
- Respect customer confidentiality and adhere to all relevant industry regulations, acts, and guidelines
- Implement aquatic department policies as outlined by the Lifesaving Society’s Public Aquatic Facility Safety Standards, Head Lifeguard, and the Aquatic Supervisor
Benefits
- Personal development & learning opportunities
- Positive work culture
- Work-Life Balance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
