Senior Lifeguard / Senior Instructor II

City of Leduc • City of Leduc, AB

6d • CA$27 - CA$32 • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Leduc is seeking a permanent part-time Senior Lifeguard and Senior Instructor for their Leduc Recreation Centre. This role is responsible for ensuring a safe and enjoyable aquatic experience for facility users through active safety supervision, incident prevention, emergency response, and high-quality instruction for various aquatic programs. The position offers a dynamic and fast-paced work environment within a progressive organization.

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age.
• A positive and energetic personality who is hard working and team-oriented.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and instructional skills with a proven commitment to customer service.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment by multi-tasking and efficiently prioritizing workload.
• A passion for working with kids and helping patrons live a healthy lifestyle.
• A commitment to ongoing learning and skill development, including the ability to complete monthly fitness and knowledge skills tests, attend all required training and in-service sessions, and complete additional courses or certifications as required.
• National Lifeguard certification.
• Oxygen Administration certification.
• Swim Instructor certification.
• Standard First Aid with CPR C or Aquatic Emergency Care certification.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of 2,080 hours of lifeguard/instructor experience.
• AARFP Pool Operator 1 certification.

Responsibilities

• Lifeguard for children, youth, adults, schools, and community groups.
• Prevent injuries through public education, enforcing safety rules, and recognizing/responding to emergencies.
• Recognize and respond to incidents requiring first aid or other safety-related concerns.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment in and around the water, including conducting maintenance each shift.
• Instruct aquatic programs for children, youth, adults, and schools.
• Prepare lesson plans, evaluations, progress cards, routine reports, and assessment sheets.
• Collaborate with team and supervisors to stay current on operational procedures, first aid, and rescue skills.
• Provide high-quality customer service to create a valuable and positive experience for users.
• Maintain a positive attitude and professional image when interacting with the public.
• Support and mentor lifeguards and assistant lifeguards.
• Handle customer concerns effectively.
• Ensure aquatic centre pools meet operational requirements by completing safety checks, monitoring pool mechanical systems, and maintaining water quality standards.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• LAPP pension
• Comprehensive health, dental and wellness benefits, including a generous healthcare spending account
• Professional development opportunities
• Starting at 3 weeks vacation per year
• Free parking
• Annual City of Leduc recreation pass, including access to free drop-in programs
• $1.35/hr. shift premium for hours worked before 7:00 a.m. and after 5:00 p.m. daily
• Annual deck footwear allowance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed