Senior Lifeguard

Part Time - Permanent

Competition TOS2026-31

Strathmore is hiring!

Are you a passionate aquatic professional who thrives in a leadership role and is committed to creating a safe, welcoming, and exceptional experience for guests? The Town of Strathmore is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Part-Time Permanent Senior Lifeguard to join our Aquatics team. In this role, you'll play a key part in overseeing daily aquatic operations, mentoring staff, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and helping deliver high-quality programs and services to our community. This is an exciting opportunity for a strong leader who enjoys working in a dynamic environment and making a positive impact on the lives of residents through recreation and wellness.

Why join us?

Benefits from Day One: Comprehensive health and dental coverage, health and wellness spending account, pension enrolment, and more!

Exclusive Facility Access: Enjoy complimentary use of Strathmore’s recreation facilities, including the Aquatic Centre, Arena, and Sports Centre with indoor walking track.

Opportunity to build and expand your professional profile through interesting and rewarding work.

We like to have fun while we work!

What You’ll Do:

The role of the Senior Lifeguard is to maintain the overall operations of the aquatic facility to meet Provincial Health and Safety Standards while adhering to all relevant legislation, policy, and procedure. This position is responsible for supervising, delegating, and providing the aquatic team with accurate and timely information to ensure facility operations are maintained in an effective and efficient manner. It is also the responsibility of the Senior Lifeguard to handle any public relations concerns and effectively enforce facility rules to ensure the safety of the public and minimize hazards. This position will supervise all activities during shift to provide quality swimming lessons, fitness classes, and all other programs and services.

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Why Strathmore?

Strathmore is a growing, vibrant, welcoming community that is recognized as a regional hub for business and recreation. Continued investment in recreation facilities, parks, projects, commercial revitalization, and community programming provides an exceptional quality of life for our residents, visitors and staff.

Successful applicants will demonstrate on their resume:

18 years of age
Minimum one (1) year of related aquatic experience and two (2) years of leadership experience
Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard Certificate – Pool
Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor
Lifesaving Society Instructor
Current Intermediate First Aid
Current CPR C / AED Certificate (within one year)
Pool Operator Level 1 – an asset
National Lifeguard Instructor – an asset
Lifesaving Society Instructor Trainer – an asset
Intermediate First Aid / CPR / AED Instructor – as asset

In the interview we will be looking for examples of the following competencies:

Ability to practice and encourage safe and professional work behaviours
Ability to positively, effectively, and professionally communicate with public, team members, and leaders
Proficiency with comprehending both oral and written instructions
Ability to exercise discretion when handling sensitive information
Ability to work well as part of a cohesive team
Ability to consistently meet deadlines and attendance standards
Self-motivated, with a sense of initiative
Ability to organize, coordinate, and delegate tasks

Lifeguard Hiring Process:

National Lifeguard Skills Assessment
Stroke Assessment
Instructor Co-Teach Experience / Swim Instructor (if required)
Interview

Application:

Please submit a cover letter and complete resume of experience and qualifications, quoting Competition TOS2026-31 to: careers@strathmore.ca.

This competition will close on Friday, August 28th at 12:00 pm.

The Town of Strathmore thanks all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment where every employee feels valued and respected. We will consider accessibility accommodations to applicants upon request.

This posting is intended as a summary of the primary responsibilities and qualifications for this position. The job ad is not intended as inclusive of all duties an individual in this position might be asked to perform or of all qualifications that may be required either now or in the future.