Aquatic Leader 1

City of Burnaby; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal organization seeks an Aquatic Leader 1 for leadership within the aquatic services team. This role encompasses supervising lifeguards, conducting swimming lessons, and maintaining pool safety. Candidates should possess relevant certifications, including a high school diploma and experience in lifesaving, alongside strong supervisory and instructional skills. The position offers a full-time commitment of 40 hours weekly, focusing on community-oriented aquatic programs. Salary ranges from $5,560 to $6,536 monthly, commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 with courses in lifesaving and lifeguarding.
• Sound related experience including some supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of pool operation and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support lifeguards and instructors.
• Conduct swimming lessons and safety training.
• Ensure cleanliness and safety of pool and changeroom areas.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Lifesaving techniques

Instructional skills

Customer service

Education

High school diploma (Grade 12)

Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor

National Lifeguard - Pool Award

Standard First Aid

BCRPA Aquatic Fitness Leader

Tools

Pool maintenance equipment

Job description

Aquatic Leader 1

Competition No: 2025-024

Duration: Regular Full Time

Salary: $5,560 – 5,783 – 6,023 – 6,275 – 6,536/month (2024 Rates)

Schedule: 40 hours weekly; Tuesday to Saturday from 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM

Special Notes: Subject to Note ‘B’ and ‘F’ of Schedule ‘B’ of the CUPE 23 Inside Division Collective Agreement

Last Updated: 6/6/25

This position works in the ECC Aquatic Services organizational unit. This is aquatic leadership work in the provision of aquatic instructional and recreational programs at Edmonds Community Centre on an assigned shift, supervising and supporting the work of a moderate sized group of full-time, part-time and auxiliary lifeguards and instructors. As the Aquatic Leader 1 on shift, you will be responsible for, and participate in: deck supervision, lesson supervision and ensuring that the pool areas and changeroom areas are clean, safe and well maintained for the enjoyment of our residents while meeting standards of cleanliness and safety, as well as teaching regular ongoing Aquafit or lesson programs. The Aquatic Leader 1 will lead by example and be engaged in instructional, lifeguarding, and related minor aquatic maintenance and administration work; while participating in the planning, organization and promotion of aquatic programs, aquatic fitness programs and special events. An Aquatic Leader 1 conducts swimming lessons, lifeguarding and safety training programs for aquatic staff and may participate in the hiring and evaluation of staff and volunteers. The Aquatic Leader 1 can be responsible for emergency response and will need to prepare and maintain a variety of records and reports while being skilled in working effectively and courteously with the public, user groups, and a diverse staff team. Performs related work as required.

Qualifications include completion of Grade 12, supplemented by courses in lifesaving, lifeguarding, aquatics instruction and pool operation and maintenance; plus sound related experience including some supervisory experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Sound knowledge of the theory and practice of lifesaving, lifeguarding, cardio‑pulmonary resuscitation, first aid and teaching methods and group leadership techniques emphasizing instruction in water safety and aquatic skills, and of pool operations including working knowledge of pool chemistry, water filtration, chlorination, heating and related pool equipment and operating procedures. We are looking for Aquatic Leader 1’s with the knowledge of principles and practices involved in implementing, evaluating, organizing and offering of instructional and recreational aquatic programs, and who are skilled to deal effectively and courteously with staff, public and user groups. Requirements include a Driver's Licence for the Province of British Columbia, Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor, Lifesaving Society Lifesaving Instructor, National Lifeguard - Pool Award, Standard First Aid, and BCRPA Aquatic Fitness Leader. The following certifications will be considered an asset: Swim Instructor Trainer, National Lifeguard Instructor, First Aid Instructor, Pool Operators 1 & 2, WorkSafe Occupational First Aid Level 1. Please note that a Police Information Check may be required for this position.

This competition has been extended until it is filled. New applications are welcome!

Copies of relevant professional certificates, degrees, or tickets will be required at the time of the interview. Please contact People and Culture at 604-294-7303 if you do not receive a confirmation email within one hour of submitting your application online at www.burnaby.ca/careers. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

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