Lifeguard/Swim Instructor
Position Title: Lifeguard/Swim Instructor
Reports To: HFA Program Manager
Pay Grid: Level 1 - $18.25/hr
Department: Health, Fitness, & Aquatics
Hours: Part-Time = 10-37hrs/week
Our Culture:
YMCA of Southeastern Alberta strives to integrate our commitment to diversity and social inclusion in all that we do. We believe that strong leadership is created through the sharing of diverse experiences and perspectives. We actively seek candidates who embody these principles and who reflect the many dimensions of the communities we serve. We are a charitable organization that provides health and fitness opportunities, employment services, licensed childcare, and various community programs in Medicine Hat, Redcliff, and Brooks. When you work at the YMCA, you’ll play an important part in building strong, thriving communities while positively impacting people’s lives. Join our team at the Y, a place where everyone belongs — including you!
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day, demonstrating our values in action.
We do the right thing.
We are caring, respectful, honest, and responsible in all that we do.
We put people first.
We believe in each other – honouring our strengths, diversity, perspectives, and passions.
We keep our promises.
We do what we say we will do.
We lead by example.
We are courageous, speaking with conviction and always willing to listen and collaborate.
What qualifications are we looking for?
At the YMCA of Southeastern Alberta, we strive to ensure our employees are a good fit based on their strengths, interests, and future goals.
The successful candidate will have the following:
Education/Certifications/Credentials/Professional Registration
• Aquatics Certifications (National Lifeguard Service (NLS), YMCA Swim Instructor, Water Safety Instructor (WSI), Aquatic Emergency Care)
• Standard First Aid, CPR-Level C, and WHMIS Certification
• Evidence of a clear Police Record Search (with Vulnerable Sector Check only if working with children), within the last six months
Knowledge & Skills
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Ability to act professionally in all situations, representing the YMCA according to its core values
• Able to deal with difficult situations and complaints with confidence
• Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills
• Must be available early afternoons, Monday to Friday
• Availability later in the day or on weekends will be considered an asset
What does this role look like at the YMCA of Southeastern Alberta?
This position reports to the HFA Program Manager and will provide high quality aquatic services that meet the needs of the YMCA members and community.
The responsibilities and duties of this role will include but is not limited to:
• Deliver high quality supervision at all times while on guard duty, guard from appropriate location and follow guard to bather ratio. Correct unsafe techniques and ensure safe and effective use of equipment by participants.
• Coverage for Special Events as required
• Work Seasonal Day Camps throughout the year
• Keep pool area clean and organized.
• Complete daily cleaning tasks and checklists
• Complete administrative tasks, update class rosters, lesson plans, check equipment, clean equipment, update records and perform light maintenance tasks when not guarding or instructing.
• When instructing, develop lesson plans for assigned classes and provide quality instruction in aquatic class(es) agreed upon.
• Respond to all incidents and accidents that may occur in the aquatic or surrounding area
• Perform all scheduled water tests.
• May lift or move items up to 50 lbs including children
The Benefits to Joining our Team:
• Paid wellness days after 3-month probationary period
• Paid Birthday and Employment Anniversary Date
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free Health Plus Membership with 15% discount for family members
Please Apply:
With a cover letter, resume, and 3 professional references (email addresses and phone numbers) who can attest to your character and previous work and/or volunteer performance.
Please send application packages to:
Danielle Sonnie, HFA Programs Manager
YMCA of Southeastern Alberta
150 Ash Ave SE