Lifeguard - Permanent

Position Overview:

The City of Prince Albert is accepting applications for a number of permanent full time Lifeguard positions.

The Permanent Lifeguard is responsible for supervision and leadership of casual lifeguards and is responsible for the overall Aquatics Facility when assigned. Permanent Lifeguards are also responsible for instructing and overseeing classes lesson planning arranging for student examinations and examining classes.

Shifts may include day evenings and weekends.

The starting salary for this position is $47136 per year. The City also offers a Group Benefit plan and Defined Benefit Pension Plan.

Grade 12 or equivalent
18 years of age
Two years related work experience or supervisory experience
Successfully completes annual respirator fit testing
Possession of the following or equivalent:
Aquatic Supervisor Training
Certified Pool Operator Training
CPR-HCP or BLS (valid within one year)
Lifesaving Instructor and Swim for Life Instructor
Lifesaving Sport Coach Level 1
Naloxone Training
National Lifeguard Pool
National Lifeguard Waterpark
Respect in Sport
SEE Auditor
Standard First Aid
Swim Abilities
WHMIS
The following would be considered an asset:
Bronze Examiner
Bronze Mentor
Lifesaving First Aid Instructor and Examiner
National Lifeguard Instructor and Examiner

Lifeguarding and Supervision Duties
Performs all duties and responsibilities of a Lifeguard I Lifeguard II and Lifeguard III
Responsible for the leadership and supervision of Lifeguard I II and III positions
Completes lifeguard and instructor evaluations and provides guidance and training when
required.
Supervises the activities of patrons using the facility in accordance with established
policies and procedures.
Provides an instructional and/or leadership role for programs scheduled.
Responds to inquiries and/or resolves complaints from the general public staff
consultants and community groups with regards to aquatic facility operations
programming and maintenance.
Schedule lifeguard rotations as required determine the number of lifeguards required on
deck and complete shift reports.
In cases of emergency reacts and responds according to policies and procedures. This
may include but is not limited to: providing first aid water rescues and completing
required documentation.
Uses judgement when required to restrict the use or close the facility when dangerous
conditions exist.
Operational Duties
Responsible for performing facility opening and closing procedures and training casual
staff these procedures.
Conducts and records water samples.
Participates in cleaning and disinfection.
Ensures rules and regulations are followed as set out in the Saskatchewan Swimming
Pool Regulations Provincial Occupational Health and Safety and by the City of Prince
Albert.
Follows and adheres to the City of Prince Albert Aquatic Manual.

Duties
Assists and participate in ongoing staff in-service training and development programs.
Practices and maintains lifesaving and aquatic fitness skills.
Maintains good public relations with patrons and facility staff.
Responsible for performing lifeguarding roles and responsibilities as outlined in the
Aquatic Manual.
Invoice collect account for and deposit cash receipts.
Follow acts regulations bylaws agreements policies and procedures.
Follow regulations acts and policies of Occupational Health and Safety.
Performs other related duties as assigned.