Organization Overview
Vivo for Healthier Generations is a charity with a profound purpose to ignite a mindset to LIVE for healthier generations. Our Collaboratory applies practices in social innovation to co‑create and measure new kinds of healthy living solutions and our Centre is an inclusive setting for healthy lifestyles. Together, we create meaningful impact and change with individuals, our community and for the planet.

Core Accountability
Support the safe, smooth, and consistent execution of daily aquatics operations and lessons on deck. Act as the first point of support for frontline staff during shifts.

Primary Responsibilities
On‑Deck Leadership
Lead and support daily operations during assigned shifts.

Act as the lead on deck during shifts

Support lifeguards and instructors with rotations, break coverage, and transitions

Support real‑time coverage efforts for staffing gaps and communicate promptly with the Coordinator when additional support is required

Maintain flow and organization of the deck

Monitor performance and provide real‑time coaching

Escalate concerns or issues to the Coordinator as needed

Hours of Work
Wednesday – Saturday, 5:00 am‑3:00 pm

Safety & Emergency Support

Reinforce lifeguarding standards (scanning, positioning, vigilance)

Act as a key responder during incidents and emergencies

Ensure safety protocols and policies are followed

Identify and communicate risks immediately

Lesson & Instructor Support

Provide on‑deck coaching to instructors (teaching, engagement, class flow)

Support lesson execution (equipment, transitions,



participant flow)

Assist with onboarding new instructors—for example, shadow shifts

Ensure lessons are organized, prepared, and running effectively

Customer Experience

Act as a first point of contact for guests on deck

Respond to questions, concerns, and day‑to‑day issues

Support a safe, organized, and engaging environment for participants and families

Administrative Support

Complete basic administrative duties (e.g., attendance checks, reporting)

Support documentation requirements and lesson tracking

Assist with evaluations, but do not own them

What Success Looks Like

Deck runs smoothly, safely, and on schedule

Staff feel supported, confident, and clear on expectations

Lessons are organized, engaging, and consistent

Issues are addressed quickly and escalated appropriately

Guests feel welcomed, safe, and supported

Key Mindset

Support first – enable others to succeed on deck

Be present – visible, engaged, and proactive

Safety is non‑negotiable

Lead in the moment – coach, guide, and step in when needed

Qualifications

Current Intermediate (Standard) First Aid and CPR‑C/AED certifications

Current Swim and Lifesaving Instructor/Examiner Certification

Current National Lifeguard certification

Minimum 18 years of age or older

2+ years of aquatics experience; First Aid Instructor, National Lifeguard Instructor, Swim Abilities Instructor are considered assets

A clear Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Search completed within the past two months upon hire

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📌 Aquatics Head Lifeguard / Lesson Lead (Alberta)
🏢 Vivo for Healthier Generations
📍 Alberta