Lifeguard - FT Permanent

Canmore; Canmore; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time seasonal role

4 unpaid days off

Personal development opportunities

Work-life balance

Job summary

The Town of Canmore is hiring a Lifeguard/ Swim Instructor to oversee lifeguarding during busy public swims and to teach aquatic programs. You will join a dedicated team in a facility that serves residents and visitors, emphasizing safety and fun in a supportive environment.

Requirements include National Lifeguard, Intermediate First Aid, and Swim for Life Instructor certifications. A positive attitude, strong interpersonal skills, and reliability are essential for success in this full-time

Qualifications

• Must hold National Lifeguard award and intermediate first aid.
• Lifesaving Swim for Life Instructor certification required.
• Additional Lifesaving certifications are assets.
• Aquatics experience is an asset.
• Strong interpersonal and customer-service skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Teach swim lessons individually or in groups.
• Lead lifeguarding duties during busy public swims.
• Perform daily pool checks and basic maintenance.
• Provide first aid in a timely, professional manner.
• Uphold safety standards and deliver high-quality customer service.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Leadership

Education

National Lifeguard award

Intermediate First Aid

Lifesaving Swim for Life Instructor

Lifesaving Instructor certification

Job description

700 Railway Ave, Canmore, AB T1W 1N9, Canada

Job Description

Posted Friday, August 14, 2026 at 8:00 AM

Why work for the Town of Canmore?

For starters, you can take great pride in our organization, its positive work culture, and our exceptional team of talented professionals, who accomplish outstanding work each and every day for our citizens. Our team is composed of many compassionate professionals who value giving back to the community and are guided by the organization’s core values of Wellness, Respect, Integrity, Service, and Teamwork. As a municipal government organization, the Town of Canmore exists to serve the community and visitors to Canmore.

The Town of Canmore is currently accepting applications and looking to fill full-time temporary positions as Lifeguard/ Swim Instructor. We are looking for applicants who are passionate about aquatics and wanting to make a positive impact in our community!

Position Overview:

The Lifeguard/ Swim Instructor position is a fantastic opportunity for an individual with lots of energy, enthusiasm for aquatics, and a positive teamwork attitude. In this role, you will get the opportunity to develop your leadership skills, as you will take the lead to help ensure our guests have both fun and safe experiences. You will meet many diverse and fascinating people in our facility. This includes, being part of and working with a large aquatics team, interacting with local community members, and even interacting with many visitor guests, who come from many different parts of the world. You will be responsible for lifeguarding during our busy public swims, teaching aquatics programs, and performing daily pool checks and maintenance. A strong willingness to go above and beyond in providing excellent customer service and possess very strong interpersonal skills; as the role requires working with people of all ages and abilities. Safety-oriented mindset as ensuring safety is one of the top priorities of this role.

Instructing

• Teach swim individually or in groups the basic stances, movements, techniques, rules, regulations, and safety precautions in a sport
• demonstrate correct swim techniques, procedures, use of equipment and exercises to enhance participants' abilities
• assess participants' levels of ability and create appropriate lesson plans for student/group
• ensure the safety of participants at all times by demonstrate and teach appropriate personal safety skills
• build confidence in participants and evaluate participant progress and assign grades where appropriate

Lifeguarding

• Assist with the safe and efficient operation of the pool on a daily basis
• Provide first aid when required in a prompt, professional manner in adherence to current regulations and workplace health and safety practices
• Respect customer confidentiality and adhere to all relevant industry regulations, acts, and guidelines
• Implement aquatic department policies as outlined by the Lifesaving Society’s Public Aquatic Facility Safety Standards, Head Lifeguard, and the Aquatic Supervisor

Education & Qualifications:

• National Lifeguard award – required
• Intermediate First Aid certification – required
• Lifesaving Society Swim for Life Instructor certification – required
• Aquatic Fitness or other specialty certification, e.g., Kayak, Swim Coach, or Synchronized Swim Coach is considered – asset
• Lifesaving Instructor, Lifesaving First Aid Instructor, National Lifeguard Instructor, and Instructor Trainer certifications – asset

Experience:

• Previous experience in the Aquatics Industry – asset
• A positive attitude with the ability to anticipate needs – required

Salary & Benefits:

• Pay Rate - $27.79 - $30.08 with opportunity for growth and pay increases, as one moves through our standard step level program.
• This is a full-time temporary seasonal position
• 4 unpaid days off
• Personal development & learning opportunities
• Work-Life Balance

Work Schedule:

This is a permanent position, working 40 hours/week. Successful applicants will be expected to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Closing Date for Applications:

This posting will remain open until filled.

Prior to beginning work, the successful candidate will be required to submit all required certifications and documentation, including driver`s abstract and records checks. The Town of Canmore wishes to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. However, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

The Town of Canmore is committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, family status, ancestry, place of origin, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

We believe diversity strengthens our organization, and we encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence,[e-mail]

700 Railway Ave, Canmore, AB T1W 1N9, Canada