Advanced Lifeguard Instructor

City of Red Deer; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Red Deer invites applications for an Advanced Lifeguard Instructor to oversee safety across Collicutt Centre, G.H Dawe Centre, Michener Aquatic Centre, or Recreation Centre. The role emphasizes maintaining a safe, clean facility and delivering high-quality instructional programs.

Candidates should possess Lifeguarding and Lifesaving certifications, strong communication skills, and a customer-focused approach.

Qualifications

• Grade 10 or equivalent; minimum 18 years old due to scheduling
• National Lifeguard Certificate - Pool Option
• National Lifeguard Certificate - Water Park Option (Collicutt Centre)
• Water Park Option (GH Dawe Centre)
• Intermediate First Aid/CPR Basic Rescuer (level C CPR)
• Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor
• Lifesaving Instructor (LSI) with CPR Instructor/Examiner
• Aquatic Fitness Instructor
• National Lifeguard Instructor/Examiner

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety, cleanliness, and operation of the aquatic facility.
• Provide lifeguarding, monitor patron activities, respond to emergencies.
• Enforce pool rules and maintain equipment standards.
• Deliver high-quality aquatic programs and leadership courses, plan and instruct lessons.
• Support operations, supervise activities on deck, and coordinate with staff.
• Maintain health and safety compliance and keep certifications up to date.
• Complete administrative duties: attendance, incidents, reports, evaluations.
• Provide exceptional customer service and foster an inclusive recreation experience.

Skills

Lifeguarding

Instructional experience

Customer service

Public safety

Communication

Education

Grade 10 or equivalent

Job description

About Red Deer:

Red Deer sits at the heart of Central Alberta along the QEII corridor, perfectly positioned between Calgary and Edmonton. With more than 100,000 residents and a regional reach of over 300,000, it’s a growing hub for business, services, and opportunity.

Here, big-city amenities meet small-city ease. Enjoy abundant parks and trails, vibrant arts and culture, excellent recreation and education, and a strong sense of community.

With easy access to lakes, outdoor adventures, and the mountains, plus a thriving economy and high quality of life, Red Deer is an inviting place to live, work, and grow.

About The City of Red Deer Municipal Government:

The City of Red Deer is a dynamic municipal organization with a $480M operating budget, a $60M capital program, and a workforce of nearly 1,700 employees. It is focused on growing with purpose by attracting talented, community-minded people who want to make a difference.

Guided by the vision “Our City, One Voice,” Red Deer is building a thriving, inclusive, and connected community, with priorities centered on a vibrant economy, community wellbeing, and strong engagement.

At its core, the City values its people, embracing diverse perspectives and fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and shared success

The Opportunity:

The Advanced Lifeguard Instructor is responsible for the following:

• Ensuring safety of aquatic patrons.
• Maintaining a safe, clean and enjoyable facility.
• Ensuring effective Instruction of programs

This position will have specific facility related responsibilities depending on location the position is assigned (Collicutt Centre, G.H Dawe Centre, Michener Aquatic Centre or Recreation Centre)

Top Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure the safety, cleanliness, and operation of the aquatic facility by providing lifeguarding services, monitoring patron activities, responding to emergencies, enforcing pool rules, and maintaining facility and equipment standards.
• Deliver high-quality aquatic programs and leadership courses by planning and instructing lessons, evaluating participant progress, ensuring program standards are met, and creating a safe and positive learning environment.
• Support facility operations and team leadership by assisting with program setups, supervising activities on deck when required, and collaborating with staff to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Maintain compliance with health, safety, and regulatory standards through ongoing training, adherence to Occupational Health and Safety requirements, and maintaining certifications and knowledge of policies, procedures, and aquatic industry standards.
• Complete administrative and reporting duties including attendance tracking, incident and accident reporting, event documentation, program evaluations, and record maintenance.
• Provide exceptional customer service by communicating effectively with patrons, participants, parents, and team members while fostering an enjoyable and inclusive recreation experience.

As our preferred candidate, you will have:

• Grade 10 or equivalent – Minimum 18 years due to scheduling
• Possession of the following current certifications – ability to renew qualifications annually or as required by supervisor
  • National Lifeguard Certificate - Pool Option
  • National Lifeguard Certificate - Water Park Option (Collicutt Centre)
  • -*Water Park Option (GH Dawe Centre)
  • Intermediate First Aid/CPR Basic Rescuer (level C CPR)
  • Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor
  • Lifesaving Instructor (LSI) with CPR Instructor/Examiner
  • *Aquatic Fitness Instructor
  • *National Lifeguard Instructor/Examiner
• A minimum of one years Lifeguarding experience.
• A minimum of one years instructing advanced aquatic programs (Lifesaving Courses)
• Ability to exert physical effort demanded by swimming, pulling patrons from the water, and cleaning.
• Ability to handle public relations responsibilities effectively and thoroughly and to be firm and tactful in maintaining aquatic discipline and to respond calmly to emergencies.
• Ability to maintain continuous alertness and attention when lifeguarding and to recognize potential problems.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Demonstrated high level of verbal, written, and listening skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all co-workers, customers (Internal & External), and supervisors.
• Ability to perform all duties in full view of the public, and maintain various guarding positions for long periods of time.
• Ability to work in conditions which may be noisy and mildly unpleasant.
• Ability to work shifts.
• Commitment to corporate RISE principles.

* Desirable

Affiliation:

Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 417

Status:

Casual

Remuneration:

$28.02 to $29.66 per hour.

Hours of Work:

Hours as schedule with no minimum guarantee. Availability required for early mornings, daytime, evening and weekend shifts to meet the needs of the facility.

The City of Red Deer does not permit the use of unauthorized internet resources or Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools (for example, Copilot, ChatGPT or any other form of AI)during interviews or any supervised or timed assessments. Any violation may be investigated and result in serious consequences, including the rejection of your application.