Job Description: Permanent, Part-Time Lifeguard


Company: Town of Didsbury
Location: Town of Didsbury, Alberta
Job Category: Aquatics
Job Type: Permanent - Part Time
Salary: Not Specified

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Permanent, Part-Time Lifeguard

COMPETITION 2024-12
Permanent, Part-Time Lifeguard

About the Community
Didsbury is a town of 5,268 located 80 kilometres north of Calgary, approximately half-way between Calgary and Red Deer and an hour’s drive to the Rockies. Didsbury offers small community living with big city amenities just a short drive away.


Didsbury is a family-focused community with four schools, a hospital, public library, and robust recreational facilities, including a newly renovated 2-surface arena, 5-lane swimming pool, 4-sheet curling rink, ball diamonds, skate park and numerous playgrounds and pathways. The top industries in the community include Agriculture, Construction, Real Estate, Professional Services and Transportation.

About the Opportunity Interested?
Didsbury is a town of 5,268 located 80 kilometres north of Calgary, approximately half-way between Calgary and Red Deer and an hour’s drive to the Rockies. Didsbury offers small community living with big city amenities just a short drive away.


Didsbury is a family-focused community with four schools, a hospital, public library, and robust recreational facilities, including a newly renovated 2-surface arena, 5-lane swimming pool, 4-sheet curling rink, ball diamonds, skate park and numerous playgrounds and pathways. The top industries in the community include Agriculture, Construction, Real Estate, Professional Services and Transportation.


The Town of Didsbury is currently accepting applications for a permanent, part-time lifeguard. Reporting to the Head Lifeguard, you will be responsible for lifeguarding facility programs, instructing facility lesson programs, and performing general facility maintenance and cleaning while promoting a fun, safe and enjoyable environment for all patrons. The ideal candidate for this position will exhibit sharp concentration skills to ensure the safety of patrons, have familiarity with water safety through experience in the aquatic environment, and a willingness to enforce rules and safety protocols.


Hours: Up to 24 hours/week based on department’s needs
Closing Date: Until suitable candidate is found

WHAT THE TOWN OF DIDSBURY IS LOOKING FOR IN A CANDIDATE:
REQUIRED:
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard (NL) Certification
• Swim for Life Instructor Certification
• Experience in an aquatic environment
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Standard First Aid with CPR C (Current)
• Clean Criminal Record Check
DESIRED:
• Work Hazard Management Identification System (WHMIS) certification
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends

Interested?
If you are looking for a fun and challenging opportunity, you are invited to submit a cover letter and resume quoting Competition 24-12 to:
Stefanie Halfyard, Manager of Human Resources
Town of Didsbury
Box 790, Didsbury, Alberta, T0M 0W0
Email: shalfyard@didsbury.ca
Telephone: 403-335-7366 | Fax: 403-335-9794

For information about this position and/or the Town of Didsbury, please visit us at www.didsbury.ca
We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted