Lifeguard (Summer 2025)

Role Summary

Reporting to the Recreation and Leisure Leadership Team, the lifeguard will be responsible for the overall safety of a variety of swimmers utilizing the pool and beach facilities. Other responsibilities will include the maintenance of the pool and beach area to ensure safety and ease of use.

Responsibilities

• Supervise assigned areas to ensure the safety of swimmers
• Ensure that all rules and regulations are adhered to ensuring safety
• Provide first aid treatment as required
• Teach swim lessons or Aquafit classes as required
• Update the pool log by recording and documenting any incidents, completing water tests and bather counts
• Open and close the pool, ensuring the safety of all participants while in the pool
• Maintain direct contact with patrons and communicate with them in an effective manner
• Monitor designated pool and beach areas
• Responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the pool deck area, change rooms, shower areas and beach front
• Ensure equipment is stored in its proper place, pick up towels and debris, restock towels and straighten chairs
• Conduct facility inspections, complete checklists and advise leader of any concerns found
• Assist guests with questions regarding the resort, activities and general information
• Assist in other areas of the Recreation and Leisure department
• Welcome and acknowledge each guest with a smile, eye contact and a friendly verbal greeting using the guests’ names when possible
• Compliance with all safety regulations of assigned tasks, and ensure a clean and safe working environment with active participation in the health and safety program
• Adhere to all environmental policies and programs as required
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Current National Lifeguard Service’s certificate (dated 2 years or less)
• Standard First Aid with CPR certification
• Waterfront NLS an asset
• SmartServe certification an asset
• ORCKA and/or Pleasure Craft Operators Card an asset
• Aquafit and swim instructor certifications an asset
• Must possess excellent customer service skills and be able to work as part of a team
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Detail-oriented and works with a high degree of accuracy
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Must be extremely responsible with integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion

Working Conditions

• Must be able to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends and holidays
• Must be able to work in hot, humid or cold environments
• Required to move, lift, carry, pull and place objects weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds without assistance
• Significant exposure to varying weather conditions
• Stand, sit or walk for an extended period or for an entire shift
• Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting and pulling
• Move over sloping, uneven or slippery surfaces