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Aquatic Shift Leader

Posted on: Feb 25, 2025

Posted by: City of Leduc

Summary

Temporary, Full-time – 40 hours per week April 28, 2025 – September 13, 2025

$27.70 – $34.62 / hour

This position has been deemed safety sensitive by the employer and as such is subject to reasonable cause and post-incident drug and alcohol testing.

At the City of Leduc, our mission is People. Building. Community. We offer a collaborative and dynamic workplace where our values of Teamwork, Service, Respect and Leadership guide our conduct and contribute to a healthy culture. We strive to offer the best aquatic experience, including the best lessons, safest swims, and cleanest facilities. If you would like to work as part of a progressive organization and enjoy a fast-paced environment, then this may be the opportunity for you.

Come work with us!

We are currently recruiting a temporary, full-time Aquatic Shift Leader at our Alexandra Outdoor Pool.

What is this opportunity?

Reporting to the Aquatic Operations Coordinator, the Aquatic Shift Leader is responsible for ensuring the effective, efficient, and safe operation of our aquatic facilities. As part of the aquatic supervisory group, this position will contribute to the success of the team by leaning into our values of building trust and staying curious. The Aquatic Shift Leader is knowledgeable about our facility and continually seeks opportunities for improvement within our operation. They work closely with our aquatic team to ensure high-quality service delivery and support the ongoing development of our staff. Spend your working hours in a tropical climate, living an active lifestyle!

Key Responsibilities

What will you do?

Support/mentor lifeguards and assistant lifeguards on and off the pool deck, acting as an additional support resource and point of escalation
Lead and develop staff, including facilitating new lifeguard/assistant lifeguard orientations, providing ongoing mentorship and training
Supervise and provide relevant, and timely, feedback to aquatic staff
Conduct lifeguard evaluations and facilitate annual performance appraisals
Plan and lead a variety of team training opportunities
Ensure safety for aquatics patrons and staff by recognizing and responding to first aid and other emergency situations as well as implementing and following facility policies, procedures and provincial legislation
Complete daily operational checks, mechanical tasks, water tests, monitor water quality, and conduct filtration maintenance by following established operational and maintenance guidelines of the facility
Ensure a high standard of cleanliness is maintained
Teach a wide variety of swim programs and lifeguarding, as required
Conduct employee interviews and assist Aquatic Coordinators with hiring decisions
Ensure excellent customer service is being provided in a safe and enjoyable atmosphere
Monitor staffing levels to ensure ongoing quality of program service delivery and alter shifts or call-in staff as required to ensure service level expectations are maintained
Complete administrative duties such as inventory, purchases, research, customer follow ups and related assignments, as required

Perform other related duties and responsibilities, as required

Requirements

What do you need to succeed?

You are an ideal candidate if you have the following:

18 years of age with Grade 12 diploma
A minimum of 2 years of aquatic experience
Experience supervising/leading a team, including coaching, mentoring and motivating others
A positive and energetic personality who makes work meaningful and fun while inspiring the team to deliver results
A passion for aquatic program delivery and for developing people
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team
Excellent verbal communication skills with a proven commitment to customer service
Independent decision making, problem solving, and analytical skills
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment by multi-tasking and efficiently prioritizing workload
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
Knowledge of Risk Management and Occupational Health and Safety practices
Ability to work evenings and weekends

Certifications Required

The following certifications are required for this position:

Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor (SI) combined with a minimum of one year of teaching experience with this certification
National Lifeguard (NL) certification
Intermediate First Aid with CPR C
AARFP Pool Operator Level 1

The following certifications or courses are considered assets for this position:

Lifesaving Instructor (LSI)
First Aid Instructor (FAI) certification
National Lifeguard Instructor (NLI) certification
AARFP Pool Operator Level 2

My Rewards@ City of Leduc employee:

Competitive salary
An additional $1.00/hr shift premium for hours worked before 7:00 a.m. and after 6:00 p.m. daily
Deck Footwear Allowance of $65
Employee Family Assistance Program
Annual City of Leduc recreation pass, including access to free drop-in programs
Paid training and recertification (time and course fees)
Free Parking
Opportunities to learn and grow within the organization
A dynamic, fun, fast-paced work environment

Conditions of Employment:

Candidates 18 years of age must provide a clean Criminal Record Check – Vulnerable Sector is required prior to start of employment, completed at employee’s expense.
Candidates 18 years of age must provide a clean Child Intervention Record
Submission of proof of all certifications and Lifesaving Society Member ID#.

If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you! To apply, please visit our website at: www.leduc.ca/careers

Competition closes at 11:59 pm (MT) on March 10, 2025. This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same or lower classification level. Due to the high volume of resumes received, we are not able to respond to individual phone calls. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Job Type

Temporary, Full-time

Employer Contact

No employer contact listed.

Salary Range

$27.70 - $34.62 / hour

Closing Date

March 10, 2025

Posting ID: 30539