Job Information
Job Title: Lifeguards (Safety Ambassadors) & Lifeguard Crew Leads (Safety Ambassador Crew Leads)
Job Requisition ID: 53516
Ministry: Forestry and Parks
Location: Calgary – Sikome Aquatic Facility (Fish Creek Provincial Park)
Full or Part-Time: Full-Time, up to 40 hours per week
Lifeguard Crew Leads – Late May to September 2024
Lifeguards – late June to September
Hours of Work: 40 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Wage, Seasonal
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: Open Until Suitable Candidates Found
Classification and Salary :
Administrative Support 2 (AS2) – Lifeguard (Safety Ambassador):
Based on 40 hours per week: $19.94 - $24.26 per hour
Administrative Support 3 (AS3) – Lifeguard (Safety Ambassador) Crew Lead:
$21.95 - $26.81 per hour
In addition to regular wages, regular Wage employees receive 11.2% in lieu of benefits and vacation leave:
• 5.2 percent of regular wage earnings instead of paid holidays
• 6 percent of regular wage earnings instead of annual vacation pay
In addition to the regular wages and the additional pay in lieu of benefits and vacation, regular wage employees are entitled to shift premium pay:
• $3.25 per hour for weekends and holidays
• $2.75 per hour for evenings
The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit:
Provincial Parks are essential to the quality of life that Albertans enjoy. They conserve our natural landscapes and wildlife habitat and offer a broad range of nature-based outdoor recreational opportunities. Alberta’s parks inspire people to discover, value, protect, and enjoy the natural world and the benefits it provides for current and future generations.
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Fish Creek Provincial Park , located in Calgary, is one of the largest urban protected areas in Canada and is enjoyed by millions of visitors annually.
The park is home to the Sikome Aquatic Facility, a popular outdoor recreation swimming area that includes a large artificial lake with treated water, sand beach, a small concession and beach retail shop. A dedicated team of Lifeguards (Safety Ambassadors) and Visitor Service Attendants provide outstanding service to Sikome visitors.
Role Responsibilities
For summer 2024, we are seeking individuals who have a passion for people and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment to join our team in our Sikome Aquatic Facility. If you are a certified Lifeguard and looking for summer employment as a Lifeguard or a Crew Lead, apply today!
We are currently looking to hire :
• 15 Lifeguards (also known as Safety Ambassadors)
• 3 Lifeguard Crew Leads (also know as Safety Ambassador Crew Leads)
As a Lifeguard (Safety Ambassador), duties and responsibilities include :
• Provide safety supervision and education to visitors by monitoring water and waterfront on foot, from elevated platforms and on paddleboards
• Perform water rescues, respond to emergency situations and administer First Aid as required
• Monitor visitor activity within fencelines and washrooms to ensure compliance with conditions of use and safety requirements.
• Provide crowd control when it is necessary to clear the facility as a result of severe weather events, emergencies, locating lost children etc.
• Perform daily opening and closing duties which include but are not limited to setting up and tearing down work areas, securing and cleaning equipment, restocking supplies, clearing the facility of patrons, locking facility gates, shower and bathrooms
• Cover gate and admissions shifts if required
• Performing light maintenance and janitorial duties is required. This includes but is not limited to cleaning staff bathrooms and work areas, sweeping deck areas, picking up garbage and debris on the beach
Continued Role Responsibilities
As a Lifeguard (Safety Ambassador) Crew Lead duties and responsibilities include :
In addition to Lifeguard responsibilities listed above, Lifeguard Crew Leads are also responsible for administrative and supervisory duties which include but are not limited to:
• Prepare facility for seasonal opening – cleaning and set up of buildings, offices, safety boards, storage/staging areas, assessment and replenishment of equipment (lifejackets, first aid supplies, safety equipment, AEDs, communication equipment etc.), prep and update files, required forms and manuals
• Assist with hiring, set up and conduct seasonal staff orientations, training and competency evaluations
• Manage day to day work flow and priorities
• Daily supervision of Safety Ambassadors in all aspects of job performance and operational requirements including staff scheduling, performance coaching, mentoring and conducting performance reviews and assisting staff with access to required systems
• Provide supervision coverage to Visitor Service Attendants in absence of a Visitor Service Attendant Crew Lead
• Perform required Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) requirements such as completion of facility and vehicle inspections, update safe work procedures, hazard assessments and emergency procedures, staff training, incident reporting, WCB reporting etc
• Assist facility staff with visitor complaint/conflict resolution
• Order, pickup and maintain inventory for required equipment, stock and supplies
• Enter and maintain employee records (training, performance, attendance records, payroll information etc.) into appropriate systems
• Maintain facility statistics and daily reports
• Working weekly scheduled shifts in the Lifeguard rotation is required. Cover breaks and vacant shifts as required when not on rotation.
• Prepare facility for seasonal closing
• Assist supervisor with other tasks as assigned
APS Competencies
Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.