Lifeguard

Posted on: Mar 30, 2026

Posted by: Strathcona County

Summary

This posting is for multiple hourly positions

We are seeking Lifeguard I’s to join the Strathcona County Aquatics Team at Millennium Place and Emerald Hills Leisure Centre. Multiple positions are available for weekday, weekends, evening shifts, and may include statutory holidays. The role of the Lifeguard I is to safeguard guests and staff in the aquatic facility by providing exceptional safety supervision, preventing incidents, and responding to emergency situations. Our Lifeguard I’s have strong interpersonal and communication skills and provides excellent customer service while maintaining a clean and safe facility.

Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

Provide the highest standard of lifeguarding at all times; including effective scanning, patrolling, and professionalism in a team setting
Prevent incidents; safeguard the public through exceptional safety surveillance
Respond to emergency situations and perform first aid and/or emergency aid as required
Provide exceptional customer service by promoting positive guest relations, answering questions, educating the public, and responding to concerns
Complete assigned maintenance such as cleaning the pool deck and change rooms, etc.
Perform basic operational tasks to ensure regular operation of the facility
Complete necessary mechanical and operational checklists, charts, forms, and accident and ambulance reports
Maintain professionalism by keeping a clean, presentable appearance, being prompt and prepared for every shift, and behaving in an appropriate manner both on and off the deck

Requirements

Qualifications and Skills:

Current and valid National Lifeguard Award
Current and valid Intermediate First Aid with CPR-C and AED
Related lifeguarding experience in a similar environment would be an asset
First aid knowledge, scanning skills, initiative, self-motivation, and leadership skills
Ability to work with minimal supervision and display initiative in a team environment, while responding to direction and feedback from supervisors
Ability to communicate effectively with the public and other staff
Subject-matter expertise in aquatic operations and lifeguard systems/procedures
Ability to work well as part of a large team
Knowledge of properties and safe handling techniques for a wide variety of chemicals used for water quality and for cleaning
Ability to deal with diverse groups of individuals (guests and staff), whether due to culture, age, or ability, through courteous and diplomatic relations
Ability to adapt to change and implement effective problem solving

Conditions of Employment

Submission of a Satisfactory Criminal Record Check
Requirement to be scheduled for 10 hours per week including weekends, as well as attend all mandatory training sessions
The ability to provide 24-30 hours of evening and weekend availability, or daytime availability would be an asset (beyond the months of July/August)
Ability to maintain a high level of physical fitness as required for effective response to emergency situations, to maintain certifications, and for lifting and/or moving various heavy materials or equipment including chemicals
Ability to obtain and maintain WHMIS certification

Job Type

Part Time

Employer Contact

No employer contact listed.

Salary Range

$23.43 - $29.28

Closing Date

April 12, 2026

Posting ID: 37835

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