Lifeguard/instructor Jobs in City of Leduc, Alberta, Canada
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City of Leduc, Alberta, Canada
About the role
Overview
These positions are expected to start in fall of 2026. We are hiring for various indoor pool locations including the Cowan Recreation Centre.
The Instructor/Lifeguard is responsible for lifeguarding, providing swimming instruction, evaluating skills, supervising participants, and ensuring accident prevention and rescue. This role also includes delivering aquatic leadership programs and examinations (Bronze Star, Bronze Medallion, Bronze Cross) in accordance with the Lifesaving Society of Canada standards.
Responsibilities
Instructor Duties:
Instructors assigned aquatic classes using established teaching methodology and procedures and in accordance with the governing body (Lifesaving Society) standards. Provides preliminary screening of patrons to establish water safety level. Monitors the activities of swimmers; explains and ensures policies, rules, and regulations are followed. Prepares swimming lesson plans according to established procedures. Evaluates performance and maintains records of performance, attendance, and report cards. Communicates students' performance and progress to parents/caregivers. Provides CPR and First Aid.
Lifeguard Duties
Monitors the activities of swimmers; explains and ensures policies, rules and regulations are followed. Warns swimmers of improper activities or hazards. Rescues people in distress or in danger of drowning when indicated; provides CPR and First Aid and uses safety/rescue equipment. Provides preliminary screening of patrons to establish water safety level. Maintains records and completes required reports. Performs maintenance duties including but not restricted to pool chemistry tests, and pool fouling clean up. Notifies supervisor of any accidents, rescues, or problems that have arisen. Ensure that the equipment is in place, operational, and stored away after use. Conducts routine change room checks. Completes opening/closing safety checklists.
Other Duties
Ensures compliance with Ontario Health Regulations and all relevant legislation and Policy and Procedures manuals. Responds to aquatic emergency situations and uses safety/rescue equipment. Participates in special events, water smart programs, emergency procedure training, and other training as required. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Education
Minimum equivalent to partial secondary school education.
Experience
Minimum 3 months of related experience.
Additional Requirements
Must provide a satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector check at your own expense as a condition of employment Current Lifesaving Society approved Standard First Aid and CPR Level "C" Certification Current Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor Certification Current Life Saving Society National Lifeguard Certification Reliable with a good attitude and employment record
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
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Kitchener is a city in the Canadian province of Ontario. It is one of three cities that make up the Regional Municipality of Waterloo, and is the regional seat. Kitchener is located about 100 km (62 mi) west of Toronto. Kitchener was previously known as Berlin until a 1916 referendum changing the name. The city covers an area of 136.86 km2, had a population of 233,222 at the time of the 2016 Census.