About the City of St. Albert
Working at the City of St. Albert means joining a dedicated team that aims to deliver outstanding service to our vibrant community. We pride ourselves on employing a diverse group of employees who each bring unique skills and contribute to delivering exceptional services to our residents. We value collaboration, accountability, respect, and enjoyment in our work each day.
Job Details
The City of St. Albert is recruiting individuals to join our Recreation and Parks department as a Lifeguard 1’s. Reporting to the Supervisor, Aquatic Operations, we are looking for friendly and energetic team players who are committed to ongoing training and development at Fountain Park Recreation Centre, Landrex Water Play Centre and Grosvenor Outdoor Pool.
Qualifications
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Applicants will hold a current National Lifeguard award combined with Intermediate First Aid, Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and Oxygen Administration (O2)
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Any additional aquatic experience & training is certainly an asset.
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Lifeguards must be able to communicate effectively. Strong verbal communication and listening skills are required.
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Public relations and customer service responsibilities are key aspects of this role. The ability to be firm and tactful when educating patrons on policies and procedures and to respond calmly to emergencies is essential.
Hours of Work
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The number of hours worked per week fluctuates on an as-needed basis due to operational requirements and may be scheduled in advance where possible.
- Staff are required to be available to work a minimum of 12-15 hours per week within their designation availability. The weekly hour requirement may fluctuate between the various schedule-sessions. Casual Lifeguard shifts are a minimum of 3 hours and up to 8 hours.
- Specifically, we seek individuals who are available to work the following days and times: Weeknight positions (Monday-Friday 4:00 p.m. - 10:45 p.m.) and weekend (Saturday - Sunday 5:15 a.m. - 9:45 p.m.)
Please note facility placement will be determined upon hiring.
Compensation
The wage ranges from $23.48 - $28.54 per hour based on qualifications and experience.
Application Information
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If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit a cover letter and resume via our City of St. Albert employment opportunities site stalbert.ca/employment. Applications will only be accepted to 10:00 p.m. (Mountain Time Zone) on closing date.
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This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, at the same or lower classification level.
Closing Statement
We thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
The City of St. Albert is committed to creating and fostering a diverse workforce where all are welcome and we find a common purpose and strength in our differences. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, including those from members of groups that are historically or continue to be underrepresented.
We respectfully acknowledge that we are on Treaty 6 territory, traditional lands of First Nations and Métis peoples. As treaty People, Indigenous and non-Indigenous, we share the responsibility for stewardship of this beautiful land.
