Lifeguard 2

City of Wetaskiwin

Region : Alberta

Application Deadline : February 14, 2026

Type : Full time - 1 year Term

Category : Parks & Recreation

Overview

Join Our Team! Are you ready to make a splash in your career as a Lifeguard? In this 1-year full-time term position you will demonstrate your solid lifeguarding experience, grow your skills, and help create a safe and welcoming aquatic environment for our community.

The Opportunity

Reporting directly to the Aquatic Coordinator, the Lifeguard II’s priority is to ensure patrons have a safe, enjoyable experience through the provision of lifeguarding. Lifeguard II’s deliver responsive customer service, address concerns and inquiries promptly, and lead on emergency situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide the highest standard of lifeguarding, including effective scanning, patrolling and professionalism in a team setting.
• Provide the highest standard of instruction, including instruction of swimming techniques, strokes, water safety and lifesaving skills.
• Act as Shift Supervisor when no Lifeguard III is on shift.
• Assist Instructors with their lessons when required.
• Respond appropriately when first aid treatment and / or emergency response is required.
• Conduct opening, closing and provincial water tests when needed.
• Respond to and supervise emergency situations, perform first aid as required and ensure that required documentation is completed.
• Prevent incidents : safeguard the public through enforcement of policies, public education, exceptional safety surveillance and routine safety inspections.
• Provide exceptional customer service by promoting positive patron relations, answering questions, educating 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 near-miss reports.
• Set up and take down equipment according to the facility schedule.
• 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 deck.
• Other duties as required.

Education, Qualifications, and Work Experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to perform and lead first aid procedures.

Physical Effort & Safety Commitment

This position includes but is not limited to light effort such as : standing, walking, climbing, stairs, kneeling manual dexterity, visual acuity, climbing ladders, balancing, crawling, crouching, depth perception, and lifting up to 20 lbs.

Salary & Benefits

Contact

Email : HR@wetaskiwin.ca

Budget : This role involves a two-part interview process, including an in-water assessment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Wetaskiwin is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact HR@wetaskiwin.ca.

Apply directly : jobs.dayforcehcm.com / en-US / wetaskiwin / CANDIDATEPORTAL / jobs / 1040

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