The Town of Stettler in central Alberta is looking for Level 1 Lifeguards to work at the Stettler Aquatic Centre this summer. The part-time job is posted on the Town of Stettler careers page alongside an Economic Development Officer position, and officials say applications are open now.
The lifeguard role does not come with benefits, and new hires will report to the Aquatic Manager and Aquatic Supervisors at the Stettler Recreation Centre. To apply, you must be at least 15 years old and hold certifications from the Lifesaving Society: National Lifeguard, Swim or Lifesaving Instructor, and Intermediate First Aid with CPR C that meets Alberta workplace rules.
The hiring push comes as pools across Canada face a lifeguard shortage that started during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many training programs were paused, and some lifeguards left the field for other work. In some communities, that has meant shorter hours or even closed pools. Stettler has taken steps to grow its own lifeguards through a Leaders in Training program for anyone 12 and older, where volunteers learn skills beside working lifeguards. The town also points out that since 2025, Alberta students can earn high school credits for lifesaving and lifeguard courses.
The Stettler Aquatic Centre sits inside the larger Stettler Recreation Centre at 6202-44 Avenue. The pool area includes a lane pool, hot tub, water slide, climbing wall, and a zero-entry wheelchair-accessible pool. Recent upgrades finished in 2024 fixed tiles, replaced filter media, and added new window coverings. Aquatics Manager Sonia Dodd gave that update to town council in October 2024.
People interested in the lifeguard job can find details on the town website. For those not yet certified, the Leaders in Training program offers a hands-on start. As the town puts it, “Basically, if you want to work for us, we will do everything we can to support you.”
