HEAD LIFEGUARD, PERMANENT FULL-TIME
Location: Lac La Biche, Alberta
Are you interested in working for a progressive organization that supports its employees and promotes a healthy work culture? Are you looking for work life balance, and do you love spending time outdoors and being one with nature? Apply now for an opportunity to work at the Lac La Biche County. We want you to join our team!
Lac La Biche County is rich in lakes, parks, and outdoor experiences, and home to some of Alberta’s top industries. Lac La Biche County is a beautiful, prosperous community for people to visit, live, work and play. We have more than 150 lakes and 100 beaches, camping opportunities, and an excellent hiking trail system. Pair that with modern amenities like the Bold Center, future Aquatics Centre, schools, parks, community activities, sports and cultural activities, local community groups, and downtown shopping area, it’s no wonder that Lac La Biche County is an ideal cabin and adventure area for County residents and visitors from nearby communities and international tourists!
The Organization: Lac La Biche County is an organization driven by principles surrounding Excellence, Communication, Safety and Wellness, Collaboration, and Environmental Sustainability. Our employees enjoy the charm of working in the Lakeland Region, away from the hustle and bustle of the big city while still being able to enjoy a diverse, fast paced and fulfilling work environment. Our community is known to be one of the most diverse and unique communities in Alberta. Not only is it rich in history and culture, but it also surrounded by forests, parks, lakes, and golden sand beaches!
We continuously strive to remain an employer of choice by offering a strong health and safety program, competitive pay, amazing benefits, opportunities for professional development, as well as many wellness initiatives that support a work/life balance. We also take pride in maintaining high standards surrounding equity, diversity, and inclusion in our workplace.
Want to be a part of our County team? We are actively searching for a qualified individual to fill this position!
Purpose of the position
The purpose of this position is to conduct all lifeguarding and instructional duties. The Head Lifeguard is responsible for supervising, providing on-site guidance and direction as well as maintaining control of the activities within the aquatic facility and providing a safe, clean, enjoyable experience for all users.
Core functions of the job include:
- Lifeguarding and Instructing
- Preparing scheduling and work assignments for lifeguard team
- Mentoring and coaching team members
- Assisting with orientation, training, and development of new and existing staff
- Supervising and assisting with performance management of staff
- Assisting with pool operation maintenance and chemical checks
- Assisting with routine maintenance and daily cleaning of facility
- Opening and closing facility duties
- Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety policies and procedures
Required Qualifications:
- Grade Twelve education or equivalent
- 18 + years of age
- Possess a minimum of 3 years related work experience in an aquatic environment
- Hold a minimum of 1 year experience in a leadership role/supervisory experience
- Have a Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard Certificate (NL) is required
- Possess a Standard First Aid & CPR-C/AED or Aquatic Emergency Care is required
- Hold a Swim for Life Instructor Certificate is required
- Possess a Certified Pool Operator Certification is an asset
- Hold Lifesaving Society Advanced Instructor Certification is required
- Aquafit or other aquatic certifications is an asset)
- Have supervisory or leadership courses (an asset)
- Have knowledge of Alberta Health Pool Regulations, Employment Standards, and HR administration policies
- Hold knowledge and/or experience working with booking/recreation software
- Be energetic along with excellent customer service and public relations skills
- Possess ability to analyze, make decisions, and resolve situations
- Be willing to work in a busy aquatic environment and be exposed to gases, pool chemicals, cleaning solvents, and other controlled substances.
- Hold a Class 5 Driver’s License
- Experience working in municipal government and public recreation facilities is an asset
- Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends and holidays, where
operationally required
- Subject to satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Driver’s Abstract
What we have to offer you:
- Competitive salary range $66,520.02 to $85,190.06
- Relocation Assistance
- All employer paid 100% Sunlife extended health and benefit plan
- Local Authorities Pension Plan (LAPP) (municipal pension)
- 3 weeks vacation, 12 personal health leave days, bereavement leave, various special leaves to help you achieve work/life balance
- Training and Professional Development opportunities
- Free Parking
- Access to TELUS Health Employee & Family Assistance Program
- All access pass to the Bold Centre and Swimming Pool
- Active Social Committee and a great work culture
- Work-Life Balance: A family friendly, sports oriented, rural community within a beautiful lakefront setting!
Affordable housing and cost of living
If this sounds like you, please submit your cover letter and resume directly to the online competition at the Lac La Biche County recruitment platform link llbc.startdate.ca/ . Quote on your cover letter: Competition #42-HLG-24.
Closing Date: Open until suitable candidate is found.
We thank all interested applicants, however, only short-listed applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. For more information, please contact human.resources@laclabichecounty.com.
Candidates from this competition may be considered for future vacancies at the same classification level within the next six months.
For more information about the aquatic facility, please reach out to: Sarah Jackson, Aquatics Supervisor - email: sarah.jackson@laclabichecounty.com or telephone: (780) 623-6778.
For more information on Lac La Biche County check out these links: Lac La Biche County - Home and Tourism - Home
