Aquatic Leader I

District of West Vancouver; West Vancouver; On-site; CAD 31,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

District of West Vancouver seeks three Permanent Part-Time Aquatic Leader I positions on the North Shore. You will supervise aquatic staff, assist with pool operations and waterfront lifeguard services, and provide customer service support.

The role requires a high school diploma, at least one year of lifeguard and swimming instructor experience, and relevant certifications such as Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor, National Lifeguard – Pool, and Standard First Aid with CPR Level C.

Qualifications

• High school diploma; minimum 1 year of lifeguard and swimming instructor experience.
• Knowledge of pool operations; supervisory experience.
• Certifications listed under Licenses and Current Certificates.

Responsibilities

• Supervising, developing aquatic staff and facilitating staff training.
• Assisting with pool operations and waterfront lifeguard services.
• Providing administrative assistance and handling customer service inquiries.
• Assuming responsibility for facility operations as required.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

Lifeguard & Swimming Instructor experience (1 year)

Job description

Permanent Part-Time - 0.6 (3 positions)

AQUATIC LEADER I

Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations, West Vancouver is a vibrant community on the North Shore and home to parks, beaches, and to sports, recreation and arts amenities. We are seeking employees with a passion for public service who share our commitment to creating a complete, inclusive and livable community. Our dedicated staff deliver services, operate facilities and run the programs that enhance the well-being of our community.

The Community Services Department has openings for 3 Permanent Part-Time Aquatic Leader I positions. Reporting to the Aquatic Program Coordinators, this position provides leadership to aquatic staff and assists with facility operations and/or waterfront lifeguard services.

This Position Is Responsible For

• supervising, developing aquatic staff and facilitating with staff training;
• assisting with the pool operations and/or waterfront lifeguard/service;
• providing administrative assistance and handling customer service inquiries; and,
• assuming responsibility for facility operations as required.

The successful candidate will: have completed a high school diploma, have a minimum of 1 year of experience as a lifeguard & swimming instructor, knowledge of pool operations and supervisory experience. Microsoft Office Suite, RecStaff, and Activenet registration system knowledge would be considered an asset.

Required Licenses And Current Certificates Include

• Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor;
• National Lifeguard – Pool;
• Standard First Aid, CPR Level C, and AED.

National Lifeguard – Waterfront and Lifesaving Instructor (LSI) would be considered an asset.

The successful candidate will be required to supply a police information check with vulnerable sector and a copy of their credentials. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

This posting does not list all the duties of the position, nor does it fully detail the required skills, knowledge and abilities, licenses and certificates required of candidates. For details please refer to the Class Specification which is available for inspection in the Human Resources Department or on Westnet.

Position Status

Union (WVMEA) –Permanent Part-Time

Hours Of Work

PPT (0.6) – 22.5 hours per week Hours and days of work may vary.

Rate Of Pay

$31.28 per hour. This position has a pay structure with five steps which increase annually.

Closing Date

11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, August 26, 2026

We want to thank all applicants, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

1890-26-WVMEA-35/36/37