Aquatic Instructor II

District of Saanich; Saanich; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union CUPE Local 2011

Hourly wage

15% in lieu of benefits

Job summary

The District of Saanich invites applications for Aquatic Instructor II at Saanich Commonwealth Place. Up to 30 casual CUPE Local 2011 positions are available to deliver Swim for Life programs and support a safe, welcoming aquatic environment.

Requirements: grade 10, minimum age 15, three months of related experience, and a Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor Award. A satisfactory PIC-VS check is required; shifts may include nights, weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Proof of grade 10, minimum age 15 and three months of related experience.
• Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor Award required.
• Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector (PIC-VS) no older than six months.

Responsibilities

• Plan and instruct assigned aquatic classes per safety standards.
• Evaluate participant progress and complete progress cards/reports.
• Enforce pool rules and maintain a safe, clean environment.
• Attend in-service training and promote a friendly recreation atmosphere.

Skills

Lifesaving Award

Safety awareness

Customer service

Education

Grade 10

Job description

DISTRICT OF SAANICH
PARKS, RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES
RECREATION
SAANICH COMMONWEALTH PLACE

Aquatic Instructor II

Up to 30 Casual (C.U.P.E. Local 2011) Positions
The District of Saanich's Parks, Recreation and Community Services department is seeking a team player to help drive our mission of Healthy Nature, Healthy People, and Healthy Community, while supporting our vision: a Saanich where everyone belongs.
You’ll work within a team where service excellence, learning and sharing, and feedback and accountability are highly valued, and where communication, trust, respect, and positivity form the foundation for everything we do.
Saanich Commonwealth Place is seeking Aquatic Instructor II’s to deliver safe, engaging Lifesaving Society Swim for Life programming. The ideal candidates are dependable team players who are committed to participant safety, positive customer service, and creating an inclusive and enjoyable recreation experience for people of all ages and abilities.
In this role, you will plan and instruct assigned aquatic classes in accordance with District and certifying-agency safety and skill standards; evaluate participant progress; complete lesson progress cards and basic reports; enforce pool rules; and respond to participant and pool-user questions. You will also help maintain a safe, clean pool-deck and in-water environment, identify and report hazards, attend in-service training, and promote a friendly recreational atmosphere.
Requirements include Proof of grade 10, a minimum age of 15 years, and three months of related experience, together with a Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor Award. Employment is subject to provision of a satisfactory Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector (PIC-VS) check no older than six months. Renewal of the PIC-VS is required as per policy. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
The successful candidates will be required to work varying shifts, including nights, weekends, and statutory holidays, as operationally required. Hours and shifts are subject to continuous operations. As a component of the selection process, testing will be conducted. Although we thank all applicants for applying, only those under consideration will be contacted.
This is a C.U.P.E. Local 2011 position with a wage of $28.30 per hour (2026 rate) plus 15% in lieu of benefits. This is an open until filled competition. Job description and competition information can be found at www.saanich.ca. Please apply quoting competition 26235.
The District of Saanich is proud to once again be recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers for 2026. As an inclusive, supportive, and high performing organization, we are committed to fostering a workplace that reflects the diversity of the community we serve. We aim to attract and retain passionate, skilled individuals from all backgrounds, demographics, and life experiences, and we are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone can contribute and thrive. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail] in confidence. We are here to support your full participation.