Lifeguard

West Edmonton Mall Property Inc. (West Edmonton Mall and Fantasyland Hotel); Edmonton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in the entertainment sector seeks a Lifeguard for its World Waterpark in Edmonton. The role involves ensuring a safe environment for guests, supervising aquatic attractions, and providing exceptional customer service. Candidates must possess relevant certifications and excel in communication and teamwork within a dynamic, fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Current Intermediate First Aid and National Lifeguard certification required.
• Desire to obtain additional aquatic certifications.
• Excellent written and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all aquatic areas and assist guests in using attractions.
• Respond to first aid and emergency situations.
• Maintain cleanliness of pool areas.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Public Relations

Safety Consciousness

Education

Intermediate First Aid

National Lifeguard – Pool

Job description

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Company

West Edmonton Mall

Department

World Waterpark

Closing Date

Jul 14, 2025

Lifeguards are responsible for providing guests with an exceptional experience while ensuring safe and proper usage of the facilities, injury prevention and emergency situation management through pro-active use of incident prevention and public relations skills, active pool supervision, effective teamwork and superior communication.

Primary Responsibilities

• Supervising all aquatic areas of the World Waterpark, including a 2000-person capacity wave pool.
• Assisting guests in the safe and proper use of World Waterpark attractions.
• Responding to minor and major first aid situations and following health, safety and emergency procedures.
• Responding to distressed or drowning swimmers.
• Providing exceptional guest service, assisting guests with questions or concerns regarding the facility and waterslides and having a sound knowledge of West Edmonton Mall.
• Assisting with cleaning the pool, pool areas, slides and staff areas as required.
• Acting as a role model for other staff.
• Other responsibilities as required.
  
  

Desired Qualifications

• Must have current Intermediate First Aid and National Lifeguard – Pool
• Possess the desire to obtain Lifeguard Fitness Skills, Oxygen Therapy, and advanced aquatic certifications.
• Must be safety minded and have an interest in aquatics.
• Must be people oriented and have excellent communication skills that include speaking, writing, reading and understanding of the English language.
• Outgoing and personable, with a commitment to excellence in public relations.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced dynamic team environment.
• Must have previous guest service experience and excellent written and interpersonal skills.
  
  

Terms Of Employment

• Upon a successful in-person interview, candidates will be invited to participate in a mandatory water skill test held on July 2 & 3, 2025, from 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
• Successful applicants must be willing to cover the cost to obtain their National Lifeguard - Waterpark certification that is hosted by the World Waterpark on July 5 & 6, 2025, from 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (unless already obtained).
• This is a part-time position that requires flexible availability Monday through Sunday including days, evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to pass a basic security clearance.
• Ability to work in a hot and humid environment, in close proximity to water and chlorine and stand for long periods of time.
  
  

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Retail

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