Assistant Lifeguard

City of Fernie; Fernie; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

CUPE 2093 contract

Job summary

The City of Fernie is seeking a Casual Assistant Lifeguard to monitor the Aquatic Centre, supervise water features, and support lifeguards with daily tasks. The role requires weekday, weekend, and evening work, with no guaranteed hours and a focus on safety and customer service.

Salary is $20.75/hour under CUPE 2093 terms. This casual position reports to the Aquatics Supervisor and Parks Manager in Fernie, BC.

Qualifications

• Experience working with the public is required.
• First Aid Certification with AED and CPR-C from a recognized agency.
• Bronze Cross Certification from a recognized agency.
• Meets BC Employment Standards minimum age requirements.
• Recognized agency – as defined by WorkSafeBC.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and regulate safe use of the water slide and Aquatic Centre features.
• Perform routine janitorial and maintenance tasks.
• Open/close water slide and features.
• Lead activities during public swim sessions and theme days.
• Provide customer service and information to the public.

Skills

Experience with the public

First Aid with AED and CPR-C

Bronze Cross Certification

Public safety & crowd control

Janitorial/maintenance basics

Education

First Aid Certification (AED/CPR-C)

Bronze Cross Certification

BC Employment Standards – minimum age

Job description

Organization

City of Fernie

Region

British Columbia

Application Deadline

November 30, 2026

Type

Casual

Category

Parks & recreation

Description

The City of Fernie is now accepting applications for the position of Casual Assistant Lifeguard. This position is casual with no guarantee of hours, and is required to work weekdays, weekends, and evenings. Reporting to the Aquatics Supervisor and the Manager of Parks and Recreation, the Assistant Lifeguard monitors and regulates safe use of the water slide and other Aquatic Centre play features and performs routine janitorial and maintenance tasks in the Aquatic Centre and when necessary, aids Lifeguards with supervision of pool.

ASSISTANT LIFEGUARD

Duties and Responsibilities

• Check the aquatic play features to ensure good working order.
• Identify hazards or concerns relating to aquatic play features and notify supervisor of immediate problems or concerns.
• Open and close the water slide or other aquatic play features.
• Control public movement on and around features to ensure safety and behavioral standards are met.
• Provide customer service and information to the public and answer inquiries.
• Assist other aquatic staff with duties, as required.
• Set up, and clean-up as required for Aquatic Centre event bookings.
• Lead activities, special events, and games during public swim sessions and theme days.
• Perform routine janitorial tasks in the Aquatic Centre.
• All employees shall work in accordance with the City of Fernie’s Safety Management System.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Experience working with the public
• Current First Aid Certification with AED and CPR-C from a recognized agency*
• Current Bronze Cross Certification from a recognized agency*
• Meets BC Employment Standards minimum age requirements
• Recognized agency – as defined by WorkSafeBC.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Must be able to maintain pleasant and effective relations with the public and other employees.
• Must have the ability to control public movement and conduct inside the facility in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Must have the ability to perform janitorial and simple maintenance tasks.

Salary & Benefits

Salary and benefits will be in accordance with the current CUPE 2093 contract. The rate of pay is $20.75/hour.

Employment for this position will be casual, with no guarantee of hours.

Additional Information: The above description reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions and duties as required for proper evaluation of the job and will not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job. Employees may perform other related duties and tasks as required to meet the needs of the operation.