Senior Lifeguard - Temp PT

City of Grande Prairie; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 43,000 - 58,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

The City of Grande Prairie Recreation Department seeks a Temporary Part Time Senior Lifeguard to lead aquatic operations and mentor staff. Responsibilities include lifeguarding, teaching programs, and ensuring safety through training, with a focus on staff development and proactive issue resolution.

The role requires emergency response skills, leadership experience, and the ability to work in the evenings and weekends within a 40-hour workweek framework at City facilities.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to respond to emergencies and deescalate situations.
• Current certifications: LSI, LI, NL, FA or equivalent.
• Advanced Training (NLI, LIT, IFAI, Pool Operator, etc.).
• Leadership experience and staff mentoring.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Effective communication and teamwork.
• Clean criminal record check, including vulnerable sector check.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Lifeguard, instruct aquatic programs, and mentor staff while ensuring patron safety.
• Perform rescues and provide first aid as needed; maintain safe, efficient aquatic operation.
• Lead and support Aquatics staff; collaborate with CUPE and management; adapt to trends.

Skills

Lifeguard experience

Leadership

Emergency response

First aid

Communication

Reliability

Basic computer knowledge

Tools

Basic computer knowledge

Job description

Our Recreation Department is looking for a dedicated Temporary Part Time Senior Lifeguard to join the team.

Position Responsibilities

• The Head Lifeguard is responsible for lifeguarding, instructing aquatic programs, and mentoring staff, while ensuring the safety and well-being of patrons through education and training. This role involves performing rescues and first aid as needed, and maintaining a safe, efficient operation of the aquatic area by adhering to established procedures.
• This position's primary focus is to mentor and support Aquatics department staff, requiring strong leadership skills, experience, and training to recertify, guide, orient, and motivate team members. The Head Lifeguard will also step into a Crew Chief role as required and proactively address potential issues before they escalated.
• In addition to collaborating with CUPE staff and facility operations, the Head Lifeguard will report to and carry out direction from the Aquatic Supervisor and Management team. They will stay informed on industry trends and community needs, ensuring services are delivered effectively with a well-trained and fully staffed aquatic team.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age
• Ability to respond to emergencies and deescalate situations.
• Current LSI, LI, NL, FA or equivalent
• Ability to adapt and work within changing situations.
• Advanced Training (i.e: NLI, LIT, IFAI, Pool Operator, etc.)
• Ability to apply innovative thinking to problem-solving.
• Leadership Experience
• Ability to apply innovative thinking to problem-solving.
• Basic computer knowledge
• Ability to work shift work, including evenings and weekends.
• Ability to make decisions and select a course of action.
• Must be reliable and punctual.
• Effective communication skills.
• Clean criminal record check, including vulnerable sector check is required.
• Ability to work well with others.

Hours

The standard workweek consists of an average of 40 hours, with the specific schedule being determined by the immediate supervisor.

Compensation

Starting salary $36.56 per hour as per the CUPE Collective Agreement.

The City of Grande Prairie is committed to building and sustaining an inclusive work environment composed of individuals with unique experiences, perspectives, talents, and contributions who welcome, support, respect and value all members of the community.

Selection Process

We appreciate your interest in our organization, and we thank you in advance for your application. Candidates selected for an interview will be notified via phone or email.

Our Recreation Department is looking for a dedicated Temporary Part Time Senior Lifeguard to join the team.

Position Responsibilities

• The Head Lifeguard is responsible for lifeguarding, instructing aquatic programs, and mentoring staff, while ensuring the safety and well-being of patrons through education and training. This role involves performing rescues and first aid as needed, and maintaining a safe, efficient operation of the aquatic area by adhering to established procedures.
• This position's primary focus is to mentor and support Aquatics department staff, requiring strong leadership skills, experience, and training to recertify, guide, orient, and motivate team members. The Head Lifeguard will also step into a Crew Chief role as required and proactively address potential issues before they escalated.
• In addition to collaborating with CUPE staff and facility operations, the Head Lifeguard will report to and carry out direction from the Aquatic Supervisor and Management team. They will stay informed on industry trends and community needs, ensuring services are delivered effectively with a well-trained and fully staffed aquatic team.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age
• Ability to respond to emergencies and deescalate situations.
• Current LSI, LI, NL, FA or equivalent
• Ability to adapt and work within changing situations.
• Advanced Training (i.e: NLI, LIT, IFAI, Pool Operator, etc.)
• Ability to apply innovative thinking to problem-solving.
• Leadership Experience
• Ability to apply innovative thinking to problem-solving.
• Basic computer knowledge
• Ability to work shift work, including evenings and weekends.
• Ability to make decisions and select a course of action.
• Must be reliable and punctual.
• Effective communication skills.
• Clean criminal record check, including vulnerable sector check is required.
• Ability to work well with others.

Hours

The standard workweek consists of an average of 40 hours, with the specific schedule being determined by the immediate supervisor.

Compensation

Starting salary $36.56 per hour as per the CUPE Collective Agreement.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package. What We Offer | City of Grande Prairie (cityofgp.com)

Diversity & Inclusion

The City of Grande Prairie is committed to building and sustaining an inclusive work environment composed of individuals with unique experiences, perspectives, talents, and contributions who welcome, support, respect and value all members of the community.

Selection Process

We appreciate your interest in our organization, and we thank you in advance for your application. Candidates selected for an interview will be notified via phone or email.