Casual

The Town of Slave Lake is looking for an energetic, responsible individual to join our Aquatics team as a Senior Lifeguard and ensure the safety of facility patrons and staff at our Aquatic facility.

EMPLOYEES THAT REPORT DIRECTLY TO THIS POSITION:

None

SALARY:

$22.95 - $28.91 per hour

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Lifeguarding patrons, instructing and preparing swimming lessons
- Instruct quality Life Saving Programs by preparing lesson plans and accurately evaluating by completing report cards and evaluations constructively
- Take part in all routine front-end customer service
- Carry out regular inspections of the mechanical room, storage room, change rooms, viewing area and general office, making necessary adjustments to correct behavioural and untidiness concerns
- Undertake a leadership role in supervising, directing, and mentoring junior lifeguards, ensuring aquatic policies and standards are consistently maintained.
- Monitor and adjust water chemistry as required.
- This position requires morning, afternoon, evening, and weekend work.

QUALIFICATIONS / EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

- Must be 18 Years of Age
- Lifesaving Swim Instructor
- National Lifeguard Service
- Standard First Aid
- CPR Level C
- Pool Operator Level I would be an asset
- LSI would be an asset
- Minimum 2 years of lifeguarding experience

SKILLS REQUIRED:

- Good interpersonal skills in working with co-workers and the public.
- Good flexibility,



self-initiative, independence, and organizational skills.
- Proven productivity and reliability.

Note: The above is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and activities required for this position, but it gives a general idea of the nature and level of work performed by the incumbent.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL WORKPLACE:

- Occasional moderate lifting of equipment and supplies
- Being in and out of the pool regularly
- Exposure to heat, chlorine, other chemicals, and humidity
- Noise level is usually moderate
- May be assigned an irregular work schedule, including weekends, early mornings, and evenings

How to apply:

Send your cover letter and resume (ensuring to include the job title in your email subject heading) to:

Human Resources, Town of Slave Lake

10 Main Street S.W., P.O. Box 1030, Slave Lake, Alberta T0G 2A0

E-mail: [email protected]

The application review process will be ongoing, and the positions will remain open until filled.

Thank you for your interest; however, because of the volume of applications, we will contact only those under consideration. We will review all applications carefully to determine which candidates' qualifications and experience closely match our requirements.

Job Details

Category

NLAC Employment

Status

Open

Posted

August 25, 2026 10:00 AM

Closing

Open Until Filled

📌 Senior Lifeguard - Casual (Great Slave Lake)
🏢 Town of Slave Lake
📍 Great Slave Lake