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Lifeguard - Winter - Part Time

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

$20 / hour

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Employment type
Part-time
Experience level
Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Minimum education
High school
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week

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? Enjoy complimentary and discounted access to Blue Mountain attractions for you and your family, including the Adventure Park, private beach, gondola, hiking, and preferred golf rates. Save on meals across resort restaurants and cafés, including Starbucks. 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. Join a vibrant team community with employee events all summer, including but not limited to Sunset Hikes, Under the Big Top, Ice Cream Day and more. 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

  • Customer service · Preferred
  • First Aid · Preferred
  • CPR · 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
  • American Red Cross (ARC) Certification
  • First Aid
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • Customer Service
  • Emergency Procedures

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