Posted 2 days ago
Lifeguard
@ City of Medicine Hat
Medicine Hat, Alberta
Overview
The City of Medicine Hat is hiring a casual lifeguard for its aquatic facilities, paid $24.34 per hour. The work covers supervising patrons, responding to emergencies with first aid, and keeping pool areas clean and functional. The role requires a flexible schedule that includes days, nights, weekends and statutory holidays.
Pay:
From $24.34 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Supervise aquatic activities and patron safety
- Respond to emergencies and provide first aid
- Maintain cleanliness and function of pool areas and equipment
- Suggest improvements to operational practices
- Represent the City professionally
Requirements summary:
- Current National Lifeguard Pool, Waterpark and Waterfront awards
- Standard First Aid (Level C CPR) issued within last twelve months
- Starfish Aquatic Instructor certificate
- Strong decision-making in high-pressure situations
- Team-oriented with leadership abilities
- Flexible schedule including nights, weekends and statutory holidays
Tools & skills
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-04
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-05
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Schedule | day, evening, holidays, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer none |
| Licences & certifications | Standard First Aid (Level C CPR), Starfish Aquatic Instructor (SAI) |
| Background checks | drug and alcohol |
| Perks mentioned | Paid training |
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City of Medicine Hat
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Consider a career move to Medicine Hat - where bright ideas shine.
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Medicine Hat is a thriving city of approximately 63,000 residents. Located in the beautiful South Saskatchewan River Valley, residents enjoy the beauty and peace of the coulees and rolling prairie which boasts many species of wildlife. Medicine Hat is a community alive with vibrancy and spirit few communities witness. The community enjoys the values that are intrinsically tied to our history and quality of life. Medicine Hat strives to achieve City Council's vision of being "a community of choice" where people come to live, work and play. Medicine Hat has much to offer residents, visitors and businesses alike. We boast an excellent climate, a safe and healthy community, vibrant arts and entertainment, and ample recreation and leisure opportunities. Consider a career move to Medicine Hat, where bright ideas shine.
- LinkedIn followers
- 7,328
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 737
- Reported office locations
- 580 1 St SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 8E6, CA
- Medicine Hat, CA
- Other recorded names
- City of Medicine Hat
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Medicine Hat is a thriving city of approximately 63,000 residents. Located in the beautiful South Saskatchewan River Valley, residents enjoy the beauty and peace of the coulees and rolling prairie which boasts many species of wildlife. Medicine Hat is a community alive with vibrancy and spirit few communities witness. The community enjoys the values that are intrinsically tied to our history and quality of life…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Government Administration |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Medicine Hat, Alberta |
| Organization type | Government Agency |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 7 |
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Join the City of Medicine Hat as a Lifeguard!
Temporary | Casual | On-Site
Starting at $24.34/hour
Dive into an exciting opportunity with The City of Medicine Hat! We're looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our team as Lifeguards. This role is your chance to ensure the safety and enjoyment of our community at our aquatic facilities. Bring your energy, leadership, and lifesaving skills to a team that values growth, teamwork, and fun!
How you'll own it
- Supervise aquatic activities, ensuring the safety of all patrons.
- Respond swiftly to emergencies and provide first aid as needed.
- Maintain the cleanliness and functionality of pool areas and equipment.
- Offer suggestions to improve operational practices for a better experience.
- Represent the City of Medicine Hat with professionalism and positivity.
What you bring
- Strong decision-making skills in high-pressure situations.
- Physical fitness meeting the standards outlined in the National Lifeguard Award.
- A team-oriented mindset with excellent interpersonal and leadership abilities.
- Confidence to take initiative and lead by example in a team environment.
- Dependability and a proactive approach to your responsibilities.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule consisting of days, nights, weekends, and statutory holidays.
Qualifications
- Minimum age of 16 years.
- Possess a current:
- National Lifeguard Pool (NL – Pool) Award
- National Lifeguard Waterpark (NL – WP) Award
- National Lifeguard Waterfront (NL – WF) Award
- Standard First Aid (Level "C" CPR) Certificate, issued within the last twelve months at time of hiring.
- Starfish Aquatic Instructor (SAI) Certificate
- This position has been identified as Safety Sensitive and requires the completion of a satisfactory pre-employment drug screen, which includes testing for cannabis use.
Why you'll love working with us
- Collaborative team culture: Work alongside experienced professionals committed to technical excellence and public service
- Meaningful work: Lead infrastructure that directly impacts the safety, reliability, and sustainability of the community
- Career growth and development: Access leadership development, training, and long-term career opportunities
#brightideas
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