Lifeguard/Instructor

City of Lloydminster; City of Lloydminster; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Lloydminster is seeking a Lifeguard/Instructor for the Bioclean Aquatic Centre in Alberta. This full-time, 12-month term position focuses on patron safety, swimming instruction, and program delivery across ages and abilities.

Responsibilities include enforcing rules, monitoring activity, and providing first aid as needed. Requires NL award, Swim for Life instructor certification, and Standard First Aid/CPR C. Weekend availability is required.

Qualifications

• Lifeguard qualifications required.
• Instruct Swim for Life programs for all ages.
• Must hold Standard First Aid/CPR C.

Responsibilities

• Educate the public on safety policies and procedures.
• Monitor pool patrons to prevent accidents.
• Enforce facility rules to ensure safety and proper use of equipment.
• Maintain order and conduct of facility users.
• Perform first aid as required and react to emergencies.
• Instruct swimmers in Swim for Life; teach skills and water safety.
• Create a safe, learning-friendly environment for all swimmers.
• Develop lesson plans for each swim lesson and adapt for all ages.

Skills

National Lifeguard Award

Swim for Life Instructor

Standard First Aid/CPR C

Job description

(1 Position Available)

Duties

The Lifeguard/Instructor maintains the safety of pool patrons, providing necessary supervision and protection for swimmers, in accordance with recognized Lifeguard procedures. Instructs the Swim for Life programs, of all ages and abilities.

Position Posting

Lifeguard/Instructor

(1 Position Available)

Term of Employment: Full-time, Term (Approximately 12 months)

Current Location: Bioclean Aquatic Centre

Rate of Pay: Band 2: $24.85 - $27.12 per hour (Subject to CUPE 1015 Agreement)

Duties

• Educate the public regarding policies and procedures related to patron safety.
• Monitor patron activities in the swimming pools to prevent accidents and injuries.
• Enforce facility rules to maintain safety and proper use of facility and equipment.
• Maintain the order and proper conduct of people using the facility.
• React to emergent situations; perform first aid as required.
• Maintain public and staff safety.
• Perform daily maintenance duties.
• Instruct swimmers in the Swim for Life program; teach swim skills, strokes and water safety.
• Provide a safe and learning-friendly environment for swimmers.
• Work with swimmers of all ages and abilities.
• Develop strategies to communicate with swimmers of all ages.
• Create enjoyable learning situations and experiences.
• Create lessons plans for each swim lesson.
• Maintain the attention of the children.
• Enforce facility rules to maintain safety and proper use of facility and equipment.
• React to emergent situations; perform first aid as required.
• Perform daily pool maintenance duties.

Other

• Other related duties as required.

Schedule

The position works shifts consisting of early mornings, daytimes, evenings and weekends. The ability to work weekends is required.

Qualifications

• National Lifeguard Award (NL).
• Swim for Life Instructor.
• Standard First Aid/CPR C.
• Ability to maintain physical standards required of the National Lifeguard Certification; able to stand for extended periods; carry and lift; and remain attentive in noisy, disruptive, hot and cold conditions.
• Flexibility to work daytime, evening and weekend shifts.

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check with a Vulnerable Sector Check.
• Successful applicant must provide proof of qualifications.
• Applicants with international education will be required to include an Academic Credential Assessment with application

Closing Date

September 24, 2026

Posting Type

Internal/External

The City of Lloydminster is an equal opportunity employer. If you have questions or require further information on this position, please contact us.