Head Lifeguard/Instructor

University of Alberta; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

University of Alberta in Edmonton seeks a senior Aquatics Lifeguard/Instructor supervisor to oversee real-time safety and mentor the lifeguard and instructional team at North Campus. You will ensure high standards of surveillance, client service, and curriculum delivery in compliance with provincial legislation and university risk frameworks.

The role requires training casual staff, scheduling, and on-deck coaching with flexibility for evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Police information check and vulnerable sector check cleared.
• Current Lifesaving Society SFA/AEC and CPR C certifications.
• National Lifeguard certification held in Alberta/NWT.
• Lifesaving Society Instructor certification; preferred.
• Advanced instructor/trainer status in aquatic specialty asset.
• Pool operator certification asset.
• Knowledge of University of Alberta Aquatic policies asset.

Responsibilities

• Performs all roles and duties of an Aquatics Lifeguard/Instructor.
• Oversees casual aquatics staff, pool patrons, and user groups while in the pool area.
• Assist with on-going casual staff training.
• Design and conduct program needs assessments by evaluating client demand and program trends.
• On deck mentoring, coaching and training for lifeguards and instructors.
• Conduct routine water quality tests, log findings, and adjust chemicals as required.
• Maintain cleanliness and hazard-free conditions across pool areas.
• Assist with Aquatic Center maintenance, operations and annual shutdown.
• This is a Safety Sensitive Position.

Skills

On-deck supervision

Staff mentorship

Safety compliance

Water quality testing

Education

High School Diploma

Police Information Check & Vulnerable Sector Check

Lifesaving Society SFA/AEC

CPR C

National Lifeguard (Alberta/NWT)

Lifesaving Society Instructor

Instructor/Trainer in aquatic specialty

Pool operator certification

Knowledge of UAlberta Aquatic policies

Job description

This competition is open to all applicants; however, internal applicants will be given priority consideration based on minimum qualifications, or a combination of experience, skills, and abilities before external applicants are considered.

This position has a term length of 1 year plus 1 day.

Location -This role is in-person. Work primarily takes place at North Campus, Edmonton.

Reporting to the Coordinator, Aquatic Facility and Programs, this position is an integral member of the Campus & Community Recreation Team. Campus & Community Recreation supports the management of sport and recreation facilities, programs, services and events serving a variety of communities including University of Alberta students, staff, faculty, and general community members.
This position will act as the senior on-deck supervisor responsible for the real-time safety as well as mentorship of the lifeguarding and instructional team. This role will assists in training and in ensuring that all casual lifeguards and instructors maintain an exceptional standard of surveillance, client service, and curriculum delivery in absolute compliance with provincial legislation and university risk frameworks.
This position requires the ability to work variable hours including evenings and weekends as required.

• Performs all roles and duties of an Aquatics Lifeguard/Instructor.
• Assists the Coordinator, Aquatics Facility & Programs and Program Support Staff with the daily oversight of casual aquatics staff, pool patrons, and user groups while in the pool area.
• Assists with on-going casual staff training.
• In consultation with the Coordinator, design and conduct program needs assessment processes by evaluating client demand and program trends.
• On deck mentoring, coaching and training for lifeguards and instructors
• Conduct routine water quality tests (pH, chlorine levels), log findings in official logs, report imbalances to the RFO and Coordinator, and execute chemical adjustments as required.
• Monitor and maintain overall cleanliness, organization, and hazard-free conditions across pool decks, change rooms, guard stations, and general aquatic areas.
• Assist with Aquatic Center maintenance, operations and annual shutdown
• This is a Safety Sensitive Position.
  

• High School Diploma
• Cleared Police Information Check and Vulnerable Sector Check.
• Current Lifesaving Society SFA/AEC and CPR C.
• Current Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard held in Alberta/NWT Lifesaving Society Branch.
• Current Lifesaving Society Instructor. Preferred
• Current advanced Instructor/Trainer status in at least one Aquatic specialty area (NLI FAI LSIT etc) is an asset.
• Current pool operator certification is an asset.
• Current knowledge of University of Alberta Aquatic’s health and safety policies and procedures is an asset.

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package.