700 Railway Ave, Canmore, AB T1W 1N9, CanadaJob DescriptionPosted Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 8:00 AMWhy work for the Town of Canmore?For starters, you can take great pride in our collaborative organization, its positive work culture and our amazing group of talented people who genuinely care about our community and accomplish outstanding work each and every day for its citizens. Our team is composed of many compassionate professionals who value giving back to the community and are guided by the organization’s core values of Wellness, Respect, Integrity, Service, and Teamwork. We are looking for applicants who are passionate about lifeguarding, teaching swimming lessons, and wanting to take that next step towards leadership in aquatics!Position OverviewThe Head Lifeguard position will provide you with both teamwork and leadership opportunities, as you will work as part of the Aquatics Leadership team to maintain the day-to-day operations and procedures, pool maintenance, programs, and customer service. You will coach, mentor, train new staff, and take a lead in programming implementation and swim instruction. As a role model for both staff and the community, you will have the opportunity to hone and model exceptional customer service skills, helping to make Elevation Place a popular destination for both residents and visitors from around the World! You will have the prospect to take a leadership role with a talented and energetic team of aquatics professionals to support programs and services that enhance the quality of life for citizens and visitors to our community.Provides swim instruction, aquafit instruction, lifeguarding and Lifesaving, Lifeguarding, First Aid and Leadership Programs to members and guests of Elevation PlaceAssists with on-going evaluation of programs and services,



and responds to customer concerns in a timely fashionProvides efficient, safe, and effective operation of the Aquatics area including equipment and facility maintenance, and any administrative duties associated with the positionUnderstands and practices the legal obligations of the lifeguard in terms of duty and standard of care, liability, and negligenceAssists with creating and implementing operating procedures based on policies and best practices outlined by the Lifesaving Society’s Public Aquatic Facility Safety Standards and as determined by the Town’s Recreation departmentAssists with the safe and efficient pool operation, completing and maintaining daily records and Pool Chemistry tests and documenting as requiredAttends and leads all mandatory in-service training as requiredEducation & QualificationsNational Lifeguard award – requiredSwim for Life Instructor and Lifesaving Instructor certification – requiredAquatic Fitness or other specialty certification, e.G., Kayak, Swim Coach, or Synchronized Swim Coach is considered – preferredLifesaving Instructor, Lifesaving First Aid Instructor, National Lifeguard Instructor, and Instructor Trainer certifications – preferredAquatic Supervisor Training – assetHigh 5 certified (principles of healthy child development)



– assetExperienceMinimum of two years’ experience in an aquatics environment including delivery of aquatics programs – requiredAbility to work a variety of shift times and hours including evenings and weekends as required – requiredAbility to lead a team to remain vigilant, act quickly in accident prevention and rescue – requiredWorks well in a team environment – requiredLeadership experience in the Aquatics industry – assetWorking knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite, IntelliLeisure and Dayforce Software – assetExperience teaching aquafit and a variety of aquatic fitness classes – assetSalary & BenefitsPay Range- $31.37 to $35.06 per hour to start. Compensation will be calculated based on the successful candidate’s related work experience and educationThis is a Permanent Full-Time positionCompetitive benefits package, & health spending accountGenerous RRSP matching planPersonal development & learning opportunitiesWork-Life BalanceWork ScheduleThis is a full-time 40-hour a week position with open availability. Weekends and evenings may be required.Closing Date for ApplicationsThis posting will remain open until filled.The Town of Canmore is committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, family status, ancestry, place of origin, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.We believe diversity strengthens our organization, and we encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [email protected]#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Head Lifeguard - Ft Permanent - $31.4 - $35.1 An Hour (Winnipeg)
🏢 Town of Canmore
📍 Winnipeg