Lifeguards and Instructors - Balgonie Swimming Pool

Date Prepared: March 1, 2025

Closing Date: April 11, 2025

Position: Lifeguards and Instructors

Reports To: Town Superintendent 

Hours of Work: Dependent on qualifications 

The Town of Balgonie is accepting applications for a number of Lifeguard and Instructor positions for the 2025 season at our brand new Swimming Pool! 

Lifeguards/Instructors are responsible for monitoring public activities in and around the swimming pool, ensuring adherence to rules, procedures and safety regulations, performing rescues, CPR and First Aid. Candidates qualified as Swim for Life Instructor and/or Lifesaving Instructor will instruct and conduct swimming lessons as well. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for proper safety procedures, and in cases of emergency, performing basic first aid, water rescues and other lifeguarding skills and techniques as required.
• Supervise the activities of the patrons using the facility in accordance with established policies and procedures. 
• Prepare lesson plans and programs.
• Attend to all inquiries through personal, telephone and written communication.
• Cooperatively participate in enforcing swimming rules and regulations. 

The successful candidate will have:

• Bronze Cross
• Bronze Medallion 
• National Lifeguard Lifesaving Society  
• Standard First Aid and CPR-C 
• Criminal Record Check including Vulnerable Sector Check 
• Swim for Life Instructor and/or Lifesaving Instructor (instructors only)

Please submit your cover letter, resume and references on or before April 11, 2025 stating experience, education, and qualifications to the address below.

Town of Balgonie
PO Box 310
129 Railway Street E.
Balgonie, SK  S0G 0E0
Fax: 306-771-2899
E-mail: poolmanager@balgonie.ca 

All applications are appreciated; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.