About Us

Spray Lake Sawmills Centre (SLSC) is a leading-edge sport and recreational facility encompassing 325,000 square feet, including an aquatic centre, four arenas and a curling centre, fitness & climbing facilities, an indoor turf, track, and gymnasium, and is home to several third-party tenants. SLSC is a not-for-profit organization and a registered charity, governed by a volunteer board of directors. With a team of over 240, we offer a agile and fast-paced work environment that promotes excellence in teamwork, community building, and an innovative customer-focus.

SLSC is located in Cochrane, Alberta.

About the Positions

We are seeking enthusiastic, safety-focused individuals to join our Aquatics team in a variety of roles, including Lifeguard, Swim Instructor, and Assistant Lifeguard. These positions are ideal for individuals who are passionate about water safety, teaching, and creating a positive aquatic environment for all participants.

What We're Looking For:

- Passionate about water safety and helping others succeed
- Friendly, professional, and customer-focused
- Strong communicators who work well with children, families, and teammates
- Dependable, responsible, and safety-minded
- Positive team players who are eager to learn and grow
- Able to provide a clear Vulnerable Sector Check (if over 18 years), or Criminal Record Check (if under 18 years)

Why Join Our Team: Gain valuable leadership and lifesaving experience

Ongoing training and certification support (including First Aid, CPR, NL, and LSI recerts)

Positive, team-oriented work environment

Opportunity to grow within the aquatics and recreation industry

Job Type: Part-Time, Hourly

Start Date: ASAP

Shift Commitments:

- Must be willing to work a minimum of one shift per week.
- Currently seeking individuals specifically with weekday daytime availability (Mon-Fri 8am-4pm) for ~10 hours/week.
- Must be willing and available to teach a minimum of one (1)



swim lesson set per season.

Instructor (Primary Role): Important: This is the primary role and greatest operational need within the Aquatics department. We welcome applications from Instructor-only candidates.

Minimum Age: 15 years

Pre-Hire Qualifications Required:

- Swim Instructor (SI) or Lifesaving Instructor (LSI)
- Bronze Cross
- Intermediate First Aid & CPR-C
- Note: Support will be provided to Swim Instructors to achieve LSI during employment.

Responsibilities:

- Deliver high-quality Lifesaving Society swim lessons for all ages and abilities
- Teach Bronze-level courses, CPR-C, and SwimAbilities courses (once certified to do so)
- Provide an engaging, safe, and inclusive learning environment

Lifeguard / Instructor (Dual Role): Note: Lifeguards must also work as Instructors. Lifeguard-only candidates will be accepted if they are pursuing Instructor certification within 6 months of employment.

Minimum Age: 16 years

Pre-Hire Qualifications Required:

- National Lifeguard (NL)
- Intermediate First Aid & CPR-C
- Must also hold Instructor qualifications (SI or LSI)

Responsibilities:

- Provide vigilant on-deck lifeguard supervision
- Respond to aquatic emergencies; perform rescues and first aid when required
- Educate patrons on safe aquatic practices and enforce facility rules
- Teach swim lessons and aquatic programs (Instructor role)

Assistant Lifeguard / Instructor (Dual Role): Note: Assistant Lifeguards must also work as Instructors. Assistant Lifeguard-only positions are not available.

Minimum Age: 15 years

Pre-Hire Qualifications Required:

- Bronze Cross
- Intermediate First Aid & CPR-C
- Must also hold Instructor qualifications (SI or LSI)

Responsibilities:

- Monitor Waterslides and Spray Park
- Assist with lifeguard deck rotations
- Support emergency response situations as needed
- Teach swim lessons and aquatic programs (Instructor role)

Please note: Only successful candidates will be contacted for interviews.

📌 Aquatics: Instructors, Lifeguards, Assistant Lifeguards (Weekday/Daytime) (Cochrane)
🏢 SLS Centre
📍 Cochrane