Recreation Aquatics - Lifeguard - Part-time

Recreation Aquatics - Lifeguard II - Permanent Part-time

Job Description

Posted Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 7:00 AM

(Hiring multiple positions)

Community and Protective Services Division

Hours of work: 29 hours per week or less. Internal/External

Join Our Team!

Are you an experience lifeguard aiming to take your skills and responsibilities to the next level? Do you excel in communication and thrive in a team environment? If so, we invite you to join our on-point aquatics team!

Through our values, trust, resourcefulness, and integrity, we are a diverse, collocative and eager team that cultivates well-being, through our team’s dedication to building positive, trusting, and fulfilling relationships. We serve the community by building positive relationships which enhance the overall wellbeing of our community.

Located only 35 minutes south of Edmonton and 55 minutes north of Red Deer, the City of Wetaskiwin provides all the amenities and quality of life of an urban-rural center.

Reporting directly to the Aquatic Coordinator, the Lifeguard II’s priority is to ensure patrons have a safe, enjoyable experience through lifeguarding. Using excellent interpersonal skills, Lifeguards II deliver responsive customer service, address concerns and inquiries promptly – including knowledge of all programs, schedules, and general information about the Manluk Regional Aquatic and Fitness Centre. Lifeguarding patrons, prevent injuries through public education, provide first aid, complete maintenance tasks, administration tasks, provide leadership and guidance to Lifeguards I/Instructors, and other duties as required.

Lifeguards II take the lead role on ensuring emergency situations are handled according to procedures when required.

• Provide the highest standard of lifeguarding, including effective scanning, patrolling and professionalism in a team setting.
• Provide the highest standard of instruction, including instruction of swimming techniques, strokes, water safety and lifesaving skills.
• Act as Shift Supervisor when no Lifeguard III is on shift.
• Assist Instructors with their lessons when required.
• Respond appropriately when first aid treatment and/or emergency response is required.
• Conduct opening, closing and provincial water tests when needed.
• Respond to and supervise emergency situations, perform first aid as required and ensure that required documentation is completed.
• Prevent incidents: safeguard the public through enforcement of policies, public education, exceptional safety surveillance and routine safety inspections.
• Provide exceptional customer service by promoting positive patron relations, answering questions, educating public and responding to concerns.
• Complete assigned maintenance such as cleaning the pool deck and change rooms, etc.
• Perform basic operational tasks to ensure regular operation of the facility.
• Complete necessary mechanical and operational checklists, charts, forms, and accident and near-miss reports.
• Set up and take down equipment according to the facility schedule.
• Maintain professionalism by keeping a clean, presentable appearance, being prompt and prepared for every shift, and behaving in an appropriate manner both on and off deck.
• Other duties as required.

• Employees are required to fulfill a minimum of two scheduled shifts per pay period, with one of these shifts on a weekend or in the evening.
• Must maintain availability for a flexible work schedule, including shifts during the morning, mid-day, evening and on weekends.
• Hours of work per week may vary based on operational needs; anticipated hours are approximately two (2) to twenty-nine (29) per week.
• Attendance at mandatory training sessions is expected outside of regular workweek hours.

• Minimum 18 years old.
• Minimum 2 years lifeguarding experience.
• Possession of current certifications (to renew annually or as required):
  Lifesaving Society’s National Lifeguard (NL);
  Alberta Workplace approved Intermediate First Aid (IFA);
  Lifesaving Society’s Swim Instructor (SI);
  Lifesaving Society’s Lifesaving Instructor (LSI).
• AARFP’s Pool Operator 1 is considered an asset.
• One…