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Lifeguard - Winter - Part Time

  • The Blue Mountains, ON
  • On-site
  • Posted Sep 8, 2026
  • 1 position

$19.52 / hour

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Employment type
Part-time
Minimum education
High school
Posting language
English

Job summary

The lifeguard is responsible for promoting water safety, enforcing pool rules, and maintaining a clean and safe environment for guests. They also provide superior customer service and assist with facility maintenance tasks.

Job details

Seasonal WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME? * Free skiing and riding for you and your dependents; * Discounted lift and attractions tickets you can share with your friends. Enjoy skating, tubing, Ridge Runner, and more; * Staff priced meals & Starbucks treats; * Receive exclusive discounts at all Blue Mountain-owned retail stores; * Work in an inclusive environment that values diversity, equity, and well-being, with access to free therapy and wellness resources. HOURLY RATE: $19.52 PART TIME HOURS * Part-time hours 2-3 shifts a week The key responsibilities of this position include promoting water safety, enforcing pool rules, and maintaining a clean and safe environment for all guests/owners to enjoy. The lifeguard will also provide superior customer service to resort guests and owners in order to ensure a smooth daily operation. WHAT WILL I BE DOING? * Act appropriately in emergency procedures (as trained). * Make recommendations to Supervisor on any related issues that will enhance guest experience. * Maintain a clean facility at all times including performing cleaning duties of entrance ways, lobby, multi-purpose and first aid rooms, pool, deck and change rooms. * Ensure pool decks, chairs, hot tub areas and equipment are cleaned and well organized. * Follow up on guest requests, questions and concerns in a prompt and attentive manner. * Enforce pool rules, ex. smoking, drinking, and reserving chairs etc. * Document any damage or maintenance deficiencies and missing inventory items. * Interact with guests and homeowners to provide accurate resort information. WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU? * NL Certification required. * First Aid with CPR ‘C’ required. * Recertification of awards to remain current will be required. * Partial completion of High School. * Previous customer service experience required. * Must be age 15 as per Ontario Legislation. *This role is being posted to fill a vacancy AUTHENTICITY | EMPOWERMENT | COLLABORATION | PURPOSE BLUE MOUNTAIN RESORT COMPANY OVERVIEW Blue Mountain Resort is Ontario’s largest mountain resort. Nestled on the shores of Southern Georgian Bay, on the traditional territory of the Anishinabek Nation: The People of the Three Fires known as Ojibway, Odawa, and Pottawatomie Nations. Only 90 minutes outside Toronto, Blue Mountain has become the four-season outdoor destination of the North. Blue Mountain is owned by Alterra Mountain Company. ALTERRA COMPANY OVERVIEW Alterra Mountain Company is a family of iconic year-round mountain destinations, the world’s largest heli-skiing operation, and Ikon Pass - the premier ski and snowboard season pass offering access to more than 50 iconic mountain destinations around the world. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado and born out of a shared love of the mountains and adventure, Alterra Mountain Company exists to shape the future of mountain adventure. FIRST AID (INTERMEDIATE) - LSS/RED CROSS/SJA, NATIONAL LIFEGUARD - LIFESAVING SOCIETY, SWIM INSTRUCTOR - LIFESAVING SOCIETY

What you’ll do

The lifeguard is responsible for promoting water safety, enforcing pool rules, and maintaining a clean and safe environment for guests. They also provide superior customer service and assist with facility maintenance tasks.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid National Lifeguard (NL) certification and First Aid with CPR 'C'. Previous customer service experience and a minimum age of 15 are required.

Benefits

  • Complimentary and discounted access to Blue Mountain attractions
  • Discounted meals at resort restaurants and cafes
  • Discounts at Blue Mountain-owned retail stores
  • Free therapy and wellness resources
  • Employee events

Listed skills

  • First Aid · Preferred
  • CPR · Preferred
  • Customer service · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

  • Water safety
  • Lifeguarding
  • First aid
  • CPR
  • Customer service
  • Facility maintenance
  • Emergency response
  • Pool rule enforcement
  • Customer Service
  • First Aid
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • Emergency Procedures
  • American Red Cross (ARC) Certification

Job areas

  • Sports & Recreation
  • Hospitality
  • Security & Safety
  • Customer Service & Support
  • Lifeguard
  • Protective Services Workers Not Elsewhere Classified
  • Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers