Lifeguard/Instructor – Recreation

The Job Resource Centre; Banff; Presencial; CAD 42.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Job Resource Centre is seeking a dedicated aquatic professional to deliver a wide range of public swimming and swim lessons in Banff, aligning with healthy lifestyles for residents. The role supports the Town of Banff, with a contracted term through December 31, 2027, and involves lifeguarding, program delivery, and customer service.

You will work with Univerus for registrations, maintain safety standards, perform inspections, and assist with program setup and teardown.

Responsabilidades

• Plan, deliver and facilitate aquatic and recreational programs for all ages.
• Lifeguard public swimming and instruct Lifesaving Society Swim for Life programming.
• Ensure safety with routine cleaning, equipment maintenance, daily checklists and hazard inspections.
• Respond to emergencies and first aid situations promptly per policy.
• Assist with setup and teardown of equipment for events and programs.
• Maintain the National Lifeguard standard through staff training and evaluations.
• Maintain professional communication with facility partners and community members.
• Assist in maximizing participation of aquatic programs offered by the Town of Banff.
• Provide exceptional customer service by responding to aquatic inquiries and concerns.
• Assist with program registrations using Univerus and support daily cash reconciliations.

Herramientas

Univerus

Descripción del empleo

As an avid aquatic professional, you transfer that passion into the delivery of a wide range of aquatic programs including public swimming and swim lessons that provide opportunities to further healthy lifestyles and personal well-being for residents of Banff.

This position is currently contracted to December 31, 2027, in accordance with the Town of Banff’s agreement with Sally Borden Fitness and Recreation. In the event the agreement is extended, there is potential for this term agreement to be extended as well.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• You plan, deliver and facilitate meaningful aquatics and recreational programs in various settings for all ages, focusing on increasing swimming ability, and lifesaving skills. Including but not limited to:
  • Lifeguarding public swimming and instructing Lifesaving Societies Swim for Life programming.
• Ensuring the safety and supervision of program participants by performing routine cleaning, equipment maintenance, daily checklists and hazard inspections while reporting any concerns in a timely manner.
• Respond to emergencies, incidents, first aid situations promptly, professionally, and in accordance with established provincial legislation, Town of Banff procedures, and Lifesaving Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories Branch guidance and policy.
• Assist with program setup and teardown of equipment for events and programs to ensure spaces are ready for use.
• Maintain the National Lifeguard standard throughout employment by attending in staff training, in-services, and skill evaluations.
• Maintain professional communication with facility partners and community members and ensure policies and procedures adhered to.
• Assist in maximizing participation of aquatic programs offered by the Town of Banff.
• Deliver exceptional customer service by responding promptly and professionally to aquatic inquiries, comments, or concerns, resolving issues, and maintaining high satisfaction levels.
• Assist community members with recreation program registration using specialized software such as Univerus, and support daily cash reconciliations, refunds, and account transfers according to municipal policy.

Work Schedule:

hours of work will vary but a commit to a minimum of one shift a week or help to cover shifts in times of sickness, vacation or when additional staffing is needed for certain programs.

Working safely is a condition of employment at the Town of Banff. As part of our internal responsibility system, all employees are accountable for adhering to Occupational Health and Safety legislation and Town of Banff safety protocols. The Town of Banff’s safety culture philosophy is one of continuous improvement, so we look forward to your suggestions to make our workplace even safer.

“Taking care of Banff: our Community, our People, our Park.”

Closing Date: October 31, 2026

The Town of Banff is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. If you need support or adjustments to the hiring process, please contact us at [e-mail]. We are happy to work with you to discuss your specific needs.

The Town of Banff appreciates the interest from all applicants and will directly contact those being considered for an interview.

For more information about why the Town of Banff could be your next great career move, please visit: www.banff.ca/jobs