Senior Lifeguard

Senior Lifeguard

Full-Time – Permanent (40 hrs/wk)

Competition TOS2026-18

Strathmore is hiring!

Dive into a thrilling career opportunity at the Town of Strathmore Aquatic Centre! We are looking for a Senior Lifeguard who is passionate about creating a safe and fun environment for both staff and patrons. In this role you’ll do more than ensure safety—you’ll foster confidence and build essential skills for swimmers of all ages.

Why Join Us?

• Benefits from Day One: Comprehensive health and dental coverage, health and wellness spending account, pension enrolment, and more!
• Vacation starts at 3 Weeks: Plus 3 additional days off to recharge at year-end!
• Exclusive Facility Access: Enjoy complimentary use of Strathmore’s recreation facilities, including the Aquatic Centre, Arena, and Fitness Centre with indoor walking track.

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.

We’re a close-knit community just outside of Calgary, where you can enjoy the best of both small-town living and big-city amenities.

What You’ll Do:

Reporting to the Head Lifeguard, you will be responsible for delegating tasks and providing supervision to the aquatic team in order to deliver quality swimming lessons, fitness classes, and other programs and services. You will be safety-focused and prepared to respond to emergency situations and implement lifesaving and first aid procedures.

Interested in learning more about this opportunity? Check out the full list of job responsibilities here.

Looking to learn more about what the Town offers their employees? Take a sneak peek here.

Senior Lifeguard Hiring Process:

1. National Lifeguard Skills Assessment
2. Stroke Assessment
3. Instructor Co-Teach Experience / Swim Instructor (if required)
4. Interview

Successful applicants will demonstrate on their resume:

• Current Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard Certificate – Pool
• Current Standard First Aid Certificate (within three years)
• Current CPR C / AED Certificate (within one year)
• Lifesaving - Swim Instructor (within 2 years)

Our interview questions are intended to assess the following key competencies:

• Ability to work with minimal supervision, and provide mentorship and motivation to a team
• Ability to prioritize safety, recognize the signs of an emergency, and take appropriate action
• Ability to communicate effectively with the public, team members, and leaders

Application:

Please submit a cover letter and complete resume of experience and qualifications, quoting Competition TOS2026-18 to: careers@strathmore.ca.

This competition will close at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026.

The Town of Strathmore thanks all applicants for their interest; 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.