The Town of Olds is looking to hire casual lifeguards and swim instructors for the Olds Aquatic Centre, a job that has been open since August 2025 with no closing date, signalling an ongoing need at the recently upgraded pool.
Applicants must be at least 16 years old and hold a current National Lifeguard certification, plus Intermediate First Aid and CPR-C/AED. A criminal record check that includes a vulnerable sector search is required with the application. Resumes go to Human Resources at [email protected] or can be dropped off at 3501 70 Avenue in Olds.
The positions report to aquatic team leaders and come with a mix of shifts. Some start as early as 5:30 a.m., and the casual roles include evenings, weekends, and possible split shifts. The town, which has about 100 employees across all departments, says the post stays up until it is filled.
The hiring push comes at a challenging time for pools. A shortage of lifeguards is being felt across Alberta, from Edmonton to Calgary, leaving many recreation centres short-staffed. The Olds Aquatic Centre itself is a major draw, featuring an eight-metre-tall waterslide, a five-lane 25-metre lap pool, and a warm tot pool with a beach-style entry.
Those amenities got a boost from a $2.7 million renovation finished in 2024, which aimed to cut the facility’s energy use by 63.4 per cent and extend its life by two decades. At the same time, the town’s 2026 budget sets aside $557,000 for ongoing work at the Sportsplex, part of a 10-year renewal plan to keep recreation spaces in good shape for the roughly 9,700 residents of Olds and the wider Mountain View County area it serves.
