Do you want to be part of Beaumont's most-exciting place to work in the City? Beaumont is the fastest growing community in the Edmonton Metropolitan Region and The Beaumont Sport & Recreation Centre (BSRC) is looking for a certified, energetic Head Lifeguard to join our team for a term position! This facility features an NHL-sized ice rink with seating for spectators, fieldhouse that can accommodate indoor soccer, lacrosse, and host events; a gymnasium that can accommodate multi-court play; climbing-wall; running/walking track; concession, multi-purpose rooms, tuck shops; and of course, an aquatic centre.
Do you have a sound understanding of lifeguard/ instructor principles? Are you able to practice good judgement? Do you have exceptional communication skills and the aptitude to command the attention of an audience? Do you have previous supervisory experience and are passionate about aquatics recreation? If you answered yes to these questions, this position could be a great fit for you!
Responsibilities:
Daily Operations Management:

• Ensure all scheduled aquatic activities are delivered according to the planned daily schedule.
• Address and resolve day-to-day challenges related to aquatic programming and scheduling.
• Complete all required daily reporting, including water tests, inspections, and checklists.
• Maintain a clean and healthy aquatic environment through water testing, cleaning protocols, and upkeep of pool deck and change rooms.
• Support staff with first aid, instruction, lifeguarding, and maintenance as needed on the pool deck.
• Manage and document all incidents, ensuring that both verbal and written reports are completed as required.
• Ensure Lifeguard to bather ratios meet safety standards.

Safety Supervision & Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S):

• Oversee both staff and public safety during shifts, ensuring compliance with OH&S standards and public safety regulations.
• Monitor pool activities, focusing on accident and injury prevention to maintain patron safety.
• Supervise and mentor casual staff during shifts.
• Maintain up-to-date schedules and make necessary adjustments as situations arise.
• Act as the designated person in charge during emergency situations within the pool area.
• Manage and maintain Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and other safety supplies.

Leadership & Instruction:

• Assist with staff hiring, orientation, training, and scheduling.
• Help organize and lead team-building activities, staff certifications, and in-service training sessions.
• Serve as the lead instructor by ensuring class minimums and maximums are met and assisting on the first day of lessons to resolve any issues related to class assignments or locations.

Public Relations & Safety:

• Provide an on-deck supervisory presence during pool activities.
• Respond to public inquiries in person, via email, or by phone.
• Enforce safety rules and maintain a proactive approach to ensure a safe environment for both leisure swimmers and program participants.

Administrative Duties:

• Manage inventory duties as required
• Assist in reviewing and updating aquatics department policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with current legislation and Alberta Health Services requirements
• Support the Team Lead with programming as needed

What YOU Bring:

• Minimum 18 years old
• Minimum of three years experience as a Lifeguard/Instructor capacity
• Minimum of two years experience as a shift lead/supervisor
• LSS National Lifeguard
• LSS Swim Instructor
• LSS Lifesaving Instructor
• Intermediate First Aid CPR C & AED or equivalent
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to carry out work with minimal supervision
• Excellent communication skills
• ASSETS: LSS – Swim Abilities Instructor, LSS – National Lifeguard Instructor, LSS – Swim Instructor Trainer, LSS – Lifesaving Trainer, LSS – Swim Abilities Instructor Trainer, LSS – Lifesaving First Aid Instructor, LSS – Lifesaving First Aid Instructor Trainer, LSS – Aquatic Management Training, Pool Ops 1 & 2

What WE Offer:

• A salary range of $57,616.00 - $75,192.00 per annum
• 13-month term position
• Employer paid Health and Dental benefits package
• Health Wellness and Learning Spending Account
• Membership to the Beaumont Sport and Recreation Centre
• 40-hour work week
• 2 - month shift rotation schedule: Sunday – Thursday *8:30 AM – 4:30 PM Tuesday – Saturday *2:30 PM – 10:30 PM
• And an amazing team to work with!!

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your cover letter and resume as one document by 9:00 am on November 20, 2024.
The City of Beaumont is an inclusive and equal-opportunity employer. We value the diversity of the people we hire and serve. This means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, and respected. Any persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [email protected]
Information For Applicants:

• Applications can be submitted via our online recruiting system. If you have any difficulties, please reach out to our HR department.
• We appreciate your interest in working with us; however, only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.
• Final candidates for this position will be required to undergo pre-employment screening, including reference checks, education verification, and a criminal record check.

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