Senior Lifeguard

The Town of Sylvan Lake is a thriving, connected lakeside community that is resident focused, visitor friendly and THE place to do business. Fifteen minutes from Red Deer, and an hour and a half from both Calgary and Edmonton, we offer the amenities of a larger center with the relaxed living atmosphere of a smaller community. With abundant year-round recreational and cultural activities, we have definitely earned the name of "Brilliant All Year"

The Town of Sylvan Lake's mission is to deliver responsible municipal services and infrastructure that support an outstanding quality of life, unforgettable experiences, and a strong, diverse economy. We achieve that through our values of integrity, accountability, engagement, innovation, diversity and inclusion and our highly skilled workforce. A tremendous employment opportunity is available at the NexSource Recreation Centre:

Senior Lifeguard - Full Time 40 hours/week

Wage Range: $ $31.87/hour

(varied schedule including days, evenings and weekends required)

SUMMARY

The Senior Lifeguard supports a safe and enjoyable aquatic centre experience for all users by assuming a leadership role among other lifeguards. This role models and encourages positive customer driven team dynamics to offer quality programs and oversee daily maintenance.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Lifeguarding and Aquatics Programs
• Provides the highest standard in lifeguarding and safety supervision
• Prevents injuries by providing public education, maintaining a safe and welcoming environment and responding to emergency situations

• Plans, instructs and evaluates swim lessons, advanced programs and water fitness classes

• Interpersonal Relations

· Responds professionally to both internal employee and external customer concerns and inquiries

· Mentors, coaches, develops and leads lifeguard instructors and volunteers

• Maintenance
• Performs opening and closing procedures
• Conducts routine safety inspections and checks
• Conducts water testing, water balancing, and assists with maintenance and controls of the pool such as chemical feed equipment minor repairs, backwashing and pulsar systems and operational emergencies
• Ensures cleanliness of the swimming pool area, locker rooms, washrooms, staff areas
• Administration
• Prepares and submits administrative reports as required
• Audits swim lessons and programs as required
• Participates and assists in planning scheduled in-service training, staff meetings
• Maintains aquatic and safety certifications and awards

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS – VALID UPON APPLICATION

· Minimum Grade 12/18 years of age

· Minimum 2 years experience as a Lifeguard Instructor

· National Lifeguard

· Swim Instructor

· Pool Operator 1

· Standard First Aid and CPR C

· Youth Leader

· Water Fitness Instructor

· Valid Class 5 Alberta Drivers License

· RCMP based Vulnerable Sector Check

In addition to having a fantastic community culture and work life balance, the Town of Sylvan Lake offers training and development opportunities, competitive rates and a tremendous benefit package that includes:

Health and Dental - 100% coverage paid for by the Town

Pension is a Defined Benefit plan through LAPP

Wellness Program – Wellness spending, paid wellness time and sick time

To apply please send your resume and cover letter to Applications will be accepted until December 18, 2025.

Town of Sylvan Lake

5012 – 48 Avenue,

Sylvan Lake, AB T4S 1G6

Attention: Human Resources

The Town of Sylvan Lake is an equal opportunity employer and strongly supports diversity in the workplace; all candidates who are authorized to work in Canada and meet the qualifications are welcome to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $27.01 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Sylvan Lake, AB T4S 1M6: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• lifeguarding: 2 years (required)
• Swim Lesson Instruction: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Pool Operations 1 (preferred)
• First Aid Certification (required)
• Lifesaving Swim Instructor (required)
• RCMP Based Vulnerable Sector Check (required)
• National Lifeguard Certification (required)

Work Location: In person