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Lifeguard, Casual, On-Call
The District of Sparwood has an excellent employment opportunity for an enthusiastic, highly motivated individual to join the Community Services team in the role of a Casual, On-Call Lifeguard. This individual will be working as part of a cooperative team ensuring the safety of pool users as well as maintaining day-to-day cleanliness of the pool and surrounding areas.
The core job duties include:
- Monitors aquatic activities, ensures adherence and enforcement of pool rules and safety regulations
- Supervises and ensures the safety of pool users in accordance with established safety and health guidelines
- Conducts basic water tests and makes appropriate adjustments as required
- Inspects and cleans pool and aquatic center facilities such as change rooms, lockers, etc.
- Provides custodial/cleaning and minor maintenance service and ensures safety, hygiene and cleanliness standards are maintained
The ideal candidate will have:
- Ability to work with the public in a positive and effective manner
- Ability to educate the public on facility rules and affect discipline in a positive manner
- Be able to perform labor-intensive tasks
- Demonstrated ability to be a leader
- Has exceptional customer service skills
Required Certifications
- National Lifeguard Certification- Required
- Standard First Aid with CPR Level ‘C’ and AED (intermediate)- Required
- AMOA- Airway Management Oxygen Administration -Preferred
Salary: This position is a unionized position under CUPE local 2698. The 2025 hourly wage rate is $25.45/hour as per the current Collective Agreement.
How to Apply: Closing Date for Applications is until filled. As part of the interview process, shortlisted candidates will be required to participate in a practical portion of the interview at the District of Sparwood Main Office. Applicants are invited to submit their resumes, complete with cover letter, in confidence to the attention of:
Human Resources - District of Sparwood
Email to: careers@sparwood.ca
Qualified applicants who are offered and accept the position may be required to complete a satisfactory pre-employment background check. This may consist of all or a combination of the following: Canadian criminal record check, an employment verification and/or an education and accreditation verification and a clean drivers’ abstract.
