Community and Protective Services

(Internal/External)

Full Time Permanent

Hours of Work: 40 hours/week, scheduled within operational hours (6am–8pm). Early mornings, evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays required.

Competition No. CPS-25-38

JOIN OUR TEAM!

The City of Wetaskiwin

We are a diverse, collaborative, and eager team that started by listening to our citizens to get their vision of our community in 50 years and the creativity flowed from there. Our values are Trust, Resourcefulness, and Integrity. We cultivate well-being, through our team’s dedication to building positive, trusting, and fulfilling relationships, and we serve the community by partnering in capacity building to cultivate positive relationships which enhance the overall wellbeing of our community.

Located only 35 minutes south of Edmonton and 55 minutes north of Red Deer, the City of Wetaskiwin provides all the amenities and quality of life of an urban-rural center.

The Opportunity

Are you a fully certified lifeguard that wants to make a positive impact in and around the pool? Are you a leader that demonstrates strong communication and teamwork skills? Do you take pride in promoting a safe environment for patrons and staff? If so, we would like you to join our aquatics department!

Reporting directly to the Aquatic Coordinator, the Lifeguard 3 is responsible for delivering the highest quality of; lifeguarding, lesson instruction, and advanced course delivery to patrons at the Manluk Centre. Additionally, the Lifeguard 3 will record accurate water chemistry readings, complete provincial water samples, and oversee the use of aquatic equipment to ensure that safe work procedures are being followed. The Lifeguard 3 will assist the Aquatic Coordinator with lifeguard training, in-service preparation, and employee scheduling. This position is responsible for preventing injuries through active lifeguarding techniques and public education. The Lifeguard III will also oversee, assist, and complete maintenance tasks, administrative tasks, and other such duties when required.

Responsibilities

• Provide the highest standard of lifeguarding, including effective scanning, patrolling and professionalism in a team setting.
• Provide the highest standard of instruction, including the instruction of swimming techniques, strokes, water safety and lifesaving skills to patrons and staff.
• Assist Instructors with their lessons when required.
• Conduct opening, closing duties and provincial water tests when needed.
• Responds to and supervises emergency situations, preforms first aid as required and ensures 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.
• Complete necessary mechanical and operational checklists, forms, accident and near-miss reports.
• Provide instruction and training to all aquatic staff when required.
• Ensure that all staff are engaged during their work hours with lesson plans, lifeguarding, maintenance, and special projects.
• Enforce all Government, City, and Facility policies to maintain a high level of compliance with OH&S regulations, Alberta Pool standards, and industry best practices.
• Make recommendations to the Aquatic Coordinator for in-service training, lifeguard training, and day to day operations.
• Assist with evaluating staff performance and providing feedback to the Aquatic Coordinator regarding probation and annual performance reviews.
• Required to work a variety of shifts such as mornings, evenings, and weekends.
• Complete other duties as assigned

Education, Qualifications, and Work Experience

• Minimum 18 years old.
• Minimum 3 years lifeguarding experience.
• Possession of the following current certifications – ability to renew qualifications annually or as required:
• Lifesaving Society’s National Lifeguard (NL)
• Alberta Workplace approved Standard First Aid (SFA) and/or Lifesaving Society’s Aquatic Emergency Care (AEC)
• Lifesaving Society’s Swim Instructor
• Lifesaving Society’s Lifesaving Instructor
• Standard First Aid Instructor
• National Lifeguard Instructor (NLI)
• 2 Additional Instructor certifications such as Lifesaving Sport Coach 1, First Aid Instructor, NL Instructor, Lifesaving Society Trainer, ETC,
• A third or more instructor certifications considered an asset.
• Pool operator 1 (considered an asset)
• Pool operator 2 (considered an asset)
• Provide a clear criminal and vulnerable sector record check.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent customer services skills.
• Ability to teach, provide constructive feedback, and support the building of swimming skills of program participants and staff.
• Ability to perform and lead first aid procedures.
• Experience in promoting positive internal and external customer relations.
• Able to provide internal training to staff.
• Strong interpersonal communication, supervisory, and coaching skills.
• Strong understanding of basic OH&S Regulations.
• Proficiency in MS Office including Microsoft Teams

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.

The employee is responsible for full cooperation with all aspects of the City’s Occupational Health and Safety program, including compliance with all rules and regulations, and for continually practicing safety while performing their duties, and monitor and enforce subordinate compliance with the OH&S program.

Amazing Extras

• Benefits (Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance) commencing on date of hire.
• Pension through Local Authority Pension Plan (LAPP).
• 3 weeks of paid accrued vacation time.
• 4 Personal Days per year with an additional Anniversary Day off!
• Employee, Family Assistance Program.
• As part of our Wellness Benefit, employees can enjoy an optional discounted membership at the Manluk Regional Aquatic and Fitness Centre.
• Opportunities for growth within the organization.

Application Details

How to Apply: Click the "Apply Now" button above.

**Please note: This position involves a two-part interview process. Candidates who successfully complete the in-person interview will be invited to participate in a second, in-water assessment. The in-water interview will be conducted at the Manluk Centre to assess the candidate's swimming proficiency and lifeguarding skills. During this phase, candidates will be expected to demonstrate their swimming abilities, rescue techniques, and other key competencies relevant to the position, whether it be for lifeguarding, instructing, or both.

Before commencing employment, the successful candidate must provide all necessary certifications and documentation including but not limited to a driver's abstract, and employment related record checks.

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, in confidence, HR@wetaskiwin.ca