Senior Lifeguard - Perm FT

The City of Grande Prairie is a vibrant, growing community located in the beautiful Peace Country region of Alberta. We are committed to providing exceptional public service and enhancing the quality of life for all residents. Grande Prairie is a great place to live, work, and play. Our Recreation Department is looking for a dedicated Permanent Full Time Senior Lifeguard to join the team. Position Responsibilities The Head Lifeguard is responsible for lifeguarding, instructing aquatic programs, and mentoring staff, while ensuring the safety and well-being of patrons through education and training. This role involves performing rescues and first aid as needed, and maintaining a safe, efficient operation of the aquatic area by adhering to established procedures. This position's primary focus is to mentor and support Aquatics department staff, requiring strong leadership skills, experience, and training to recertify, guide, orient, and motivate team members. The Head Lifeguard will also step into a Crew Chief role as required and proactively address potential issues before they escalate. In addition to collaborating with CUPE staff and facility operations, the Head Lifeguard will report to and carry out direction from the Aquatic Supervisor and Management team. They will stay informed on industry trends and community needs, ensuring services are delivered effectively with a well-trained and fully staffed aquatic team. Qualifications 18 years of age Ability to respond to emergencies and deescalate situations. Current LSI, LI, NL, FA or equivalent Ability to adapt and work within changing situations. Advanced Training (i.e: NLI, LIT, IFAI, Pool Operator, etc.) Ability to apply innovative thinking to problem-solving. Leadership Experience Ability to apply innovative thinking to problem-solving. Basic computer knowledge Ability to work shift work, including evenings and weekends. Ability to make decisions and select a course of action. Must be reliable and punctual. Effective communication skills. Clean criminal record check, including vulnerable sector check is required. Ability to work well with others. Hours The standard workweek consists of an average of 40 hours, with the specific schedule being determined by the immediate supervisor. Compensation Starting salary $36.56 per hour as per the CUPE Collective Agreement. Benefits Comprehensive benefits package. What We Offer | City of Grande Prairie (cityofgp.com) Diversity & Inclusion The City of Grande Prairie is committed to building and sustaining an inclusive work environment composed of individuals with unique experiences, perspectives, talents, and contributions who welcome, support, respect and value all members of the community. Selection Process We appreciate your interest in our organization, and we thank you in advance for your application. Candidates selected for an interview will be notified via phone or email. To apply for this position, please utilize the "Apply Now" tab on this web page to submit your comprehensive cover letter and up-to-date resume. Our application review process includes a thorough evaluation of all submissions. Short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview scheduling. This posting will be open until a suitable candidate(s) is/are found. This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in this position. Note: After submitting your application and uploading your resume, you should expect to receive an email confirmation indicating that your application for this position has been successfully submitted. If you receive this email, there is no need for any additional contact with us regarding this position. To efficiently manage the high volume of applications we receive for each job posting, we are unable to address job-specific inquiries prior to the interview stage. However, if you progress to the job interview stage, we will gladly answer any questions you may have.

The Senior Lifeguard is responsible for ensuring patron safety through lifeguarding, first aid, and the instruction of aquatic programs. The role focuses on mentoring and supporting staff, guiding team recertification, and maintaining efficient aquatic operations.

Candidates must be at least 18 years old with current LSI, LI, NL, and FA certifications, along with advanced training such as NLI or Pool Operator. Leadership experience and a clean criminal record check including the vulnerable sector are required.

• Comprehensive benefits package

• First AidPreferred
• Problem solvingPreferred
• LeadershipPreferred
• CommunicationPreferred

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Lifeguarding
• Aquatic Instruction
• Staff Mentoring
• First Aid
• Emergency Response
• De-escalation
• Leadership
• Problem Solving
• Communication
• Computer Literacy
• Team Coordination
• Risk Management

• Sports & Recreation
• Security & Safety
• Government & Public Sector
• Management & Leadership
• Education

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Sep 20, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Not Applicable