Job Description

Why work for the Town of Canmore? For starters, you can take great pride in our organization, its positive work culture, and our exceptional team of talented professionals, who accomplish outstanding work each and every day for our citizens. Our team is composed of many compassionate professionals who value giving back to the community and are guided by the organization’s core values of Wellness, Respect, Integrity, Service, and Teamwork. As a municipal government organization, the Town of Canmore exists to serve the community and visitors to Canmore.

The Town of Canmore is currently accepting applications and looking to fill this full-time permanent position as a Lifeguard/ Swim Instructor. We are looking for applicants who are passionate about aquatics and wanting to make a positive impact in our community!

The Lifeguard/ Swim Instructor position is a fantastic opportunity for an individual with lots of energy, enthusiasm for aquatics, and a positive teamwork attitude. In this role, you will get the opportunity to develop your leadership skills, as you will take the lead to help ensure our guests have both fun and safe experiences. You will meet many diverse and fascinating people in our facility. This includes, being part of and working with a large aquatics team, interacting with local community members, and even interacting with many visitor guests, who come from many different parts of the world. You will be responsible for lifeguarding during our busy public swims, teaching aquatics programs, and performing daily pool checks and maintenance.

Core Accountabilities:
• Teach swim individually or in groups the basic stances, movements, techniques, rules, regulations and safety precautions in a sport
• demonstrate correct swim techniques, procedures, use of equipment and exercises to enhance participants' abilities
• assess participants' levels of ability and create appropriate lesson plans for student/ group
• ensure the safety of participants at all times by demonstrate and teach appropriate personal safety skills
• build confidence in participants and evaluate participant progress and assign grades where appropriate
Education & Qualifications:
• National Lifeguard Pool award and Intermediate First Aid & CPR “C”
• Swim & Lifesaving Society Instructor certification
• Fitness or other specialty certification, i.e. Kayak, Swim Coach, or Synchronized Swim Coach is considered an asset
• Lifesaving First Aid Instructor, National Lifeguard Instructor and Lifesaving Trainer certifications an asset
• Pool Operator Level I certification an asset
Experience:
• Previous experience in Aquatics Industry – an asset
• A positive attitude with the ability to anticipate needs - required
• The ability to communicate effectively and positively with patrons, co-workers and supervisors - required
Salary & Benefits:
• Pay Range- $26.89 to $30.05 per hour to start. Compensation will be calculated based on the successful candidate’s related work experience and education
• This is a permanent full-time position, targeted to start October 4, 2026.
• Competitive benefits package, & health spending account
• Generous RRSP matching plan
• Personal development & learning opportunities
• Positive work culture
• Work-Life Balance
Work Schedule:
• This is a full-time 40-hour a week position with open availability. Successful applicants will be expected to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Closing Date for Applications: This posting will remain open until 9.59 pm MST on May 31, 2026

How to Apply: To apply, please upload your cover letter and resume (PDF or Word) and click the “Apply Now” button below. To help us learn more about you, in your cover letter please clearly detail the following:

1.Why do you want to be a Lifeguard Instructor with the Town of Canmore?
2.What attitude, training or experience do you have that would make you a great addition to our team?
3. What is your availability to work?

Prior to beginning work, the successful candidate will be required to submit all required certifications and documentation, including driver`s abstract and records checks. The Town of Canmore wishes to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. However, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

The Town of Canmore is committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, family status, ancestry, place of origin, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

We believe diversity strengthens our organization, and we encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, hr@canmore.ca