Waterpark Attendant & Swim Instructor

Westside Recreation Centre is a world-class facility based on a lifestyle and wellness concept. Since 2000, we have been providing families with high quality and accessible recreation facilities, programs and services. This is an entry level position to lifeguarding s position is responsible for supervision and safety in the Aquatic Park by providing customer service and delivering high quality aquatic programs.

• This position instructs swimming/aquatic programs to all organizational standards
• This position follows the direction of the Head Guard and is capable of providing first aid treatment when necessary.
• Customer Service & Communication:
  • Education about policies/procedures related to bather health & safety
  • Aware & use various forms of communication: whistles, hand signals, body language, written, phone, radio, etc.
• Safety Supervision:
  • Thorough scanning and supervision in assigned waterpark attendant positions,
  • Work as a team to handle any public relation & education to prevent incidents,
  • Respond quickly and as trained when required
  • Ability to recognize and safely adjust pool space being used while instructing,
  • Follow all class management and safety policies/procedures,
  • Keep all participants in view/active/wet during instruction
• Professionalism, when on duty to be:
  • In full uniform,
  • Working as part of a team,
  • On time for rotations and lesson start,
  • Ability to separate personal and professional relationships and environments,
  • Shows pride in work
• Facility Maintenance:
  • Ensure clean and safe environment for staff and patrons,
  • Equipment in good working order & report concerns
  • Ability to follow safe work practices/procedures,
  • Initiative to complete items on maintenance checklists

• Attend mandatory skills training, in-services, & meetings
• Complete Incident Report Forms as required
• Complete all related instructor administrative duties including; attendance, worksheets, waivers, lesson planning, report cards
• Perform First Aid as required
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of the Aquatic Park
• Ensure safety of staff and patrons in Aquatic Park
• Document and report to your supervisor any incidents that occur during your shift
• Actively involved with workplace inspection and hazard assessments

• Ability to work as a team member and independently
• Ability to work within multi age groups
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational skills

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, warm, noisy and demanding environment
• Ability to complete sessional aquatic skills aligned with Lifesaving Society physical standards
• Ability to work with vulnerable populations and respect customer/facility confidentiality
• Ability to lift 20-25lbs and work in a daily routine of sitting, standing, walking, swimming, bending, crouching, and kneeling
• Extended periods of time in the pool and on pool deck
• Exposure to chemical used in the pool
• Exposure to cleaning supplies

• Current Alberta Approved First Aid training agency - CSA Standard Z1210-17 Intermediate First Aid
• Current Lifesaving Society Bronze Cross (as of Jan. 2022)
• Current Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor Certification
• The following are considered an asset OR working towards achieving:
  • Current Lifesaving Society Lifeguard (Pool Option)
  • Current Lifesaving Society Lifesaving Instructor
  • Aquatic Emergency Care Module