Lifeguard/Instructor

Requisition ID: 46492 

Organization

Vancouver is consistently ranked as one of the world’s most liveable and environmentally sustainable cities. Recognized among BC’s Top Employers and Canada’s Greenest Employers, the City of Vancouver is seeking colleagues who can help advance our core commitments to exceptional public service, sustainability, equity, and an outstanding quality of life for all residents.

With a strong commitment to being a City of Reconciliation, we invite you to join our dedicated team and become part of an innovative, inclusive, and engaging workplace. A career with the City of Vancouver and within the broader public service, offers meaningful work where you play a key role in ensuring equitable access to services, upholding ethical governance, and supporting the needs of citizens with integrity and dedication.

Main Purpose and Function
With nine indoor and five outdoor pools, the Aquatics Program with Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation provides
world class community programs in various state of the art facilities. Our prized recreation programs are a direct result
of the dedicated team who strive to maintain the highest standards of service by giving back to the community in an
impactful and rewarding way.

Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation is seeking applications from qualified candidates for the Lifeguard/Instructor
position to join our aquatics team! If you are interested in joining a dynamic team committed to connecting people to
active living as well as making a difference in your community, we encourage you to apply to this opportunity!

Candidates must e-mail their certifications to aquatic.services@vancouver.ca in addition to this application in order to
be considered.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Swim instruction, pool supervision, maintenance and emergency medical care
• Facilitating safe community recreation for everyone through integration, inclusion, and participation in aquatic
  recreation
• Providing every member and guest with support and excellence in customer service
• Teaching and evaluating all age groups and all levels of swimming, including specialized areas of instruction
• Supervision of all visitors, administration of first aid
• Performing routine facility maintenance, and other related duties as required

Qualifications
The successful candidate must possess the following current and valid certificates:

• National Lifeguard Pool Option Certificate
• LSS - Swim Instructor Certificate 
• CPR - “C” Certificate
• Standard First Aid or equivalent (as deemed by the City of Vancouver)
• Certification as a BCRPA Fitness Registered Instructor (Aquafit Module) and Lifesaving Instructor certifications are
  especially valuable. The City of Vancouver offers Aquafit and lifesaving programs to all members and guests.

Candidates must have the ability to meet varied shift requirements, which may include, weekends statutory holidays, as
well as early mornings and late evening shifts.

A Police Record Check is a requirement of this position.  A clearance requires the absence of any criminal charges or
convictions related to this position.

Business Unit/Department: Board of Parks & Recreation 

Affiliation: CUPE 15 Parks 

Employment Type: Auxiliary/Casual 

Position Start Date: June, 2026 

Salary Information: Pay Grade GR-013a: $29.20 to $34.33 per hour

Application Close: June 16, 2026

At the City of Vancouver, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we so proudly serve. Indigenous peoples, people of colour, 2SLGBTQ+ persons including all genders and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.  Accommodations will be provided upon request during the selection process. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion. 

The City of Vancouver acknowledges that it is situated on the unceded traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam Indian Band), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation).More about unceded traditional territories

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