Aquatic Staff II - Full Time

City Of Williams Lake; Williams Lake; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Williams Lake is seeking attentive lifeguards and swim instructors to join our Aquatics team. The role combines guarding duties with teaching a range of swim lessons, from preschool to adults.

You will work under the Aquatics Coordinator and the Director of Community Services, with responsibilities across safety, instruction, and facility upkeep. The position requires Lifeguard and/or Instructor experience, current CPR Level C or CPR Instructor, First Aid, and AED certifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum 17 years of age.
• Previous Lifeguard and/or Instructor experience.
• Current Certificates: CPR Level C or CPR Instructor, First Aid, AED.
• Swim for Life Instructor, Lifesaving Society Instructor (preferred).
• Knowledge of lifesaving, water safety and pool operations.

Responsibilities

• Lifeguard all swims with alertness for patron safety.
• Follow Emergency Procedures using spine board, oxygen and AED.
• Complete forms and records (Time Sheets, Logs).
• Provide professional customer service and enforce facility rules.
• Maintain washrooms, change rooms, and showers; perform cleaning tasks.
• Work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
• Report accidents and incidents to Aquatic Coordinator; complete reports.
• Assist in planning events and programs; participate in training.
• Instruct and evaluate swim lessons for Preschool to adults; prepare lesson plans.

Skills

Lifeguard experience

Instructor experience

CPR Level C

First Aid Certification

AED Certification

Swim for Life Instructor

Lifesaving Society Instructor

Tools

Lifesaving Society credentials

Job description

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CURRENT RATE OF PAY: $28.63 per hour plus benefits

HOURS OF WORK: 37.5 hours per week, shift work and weekends as required and pursuant to the Collective Agreement

POSITION: Union Affiliation

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

Performs both lifeguard and swim instruction duties. Performs light maintenance duties, as required.

SUPERVISION:

The incumbent is responsible to the Director of Community Services under the direction of the Aquatics Coordinator.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lifeguards all swims in an alert and conscientious manner ensuring the safety of patrons using the facility.


• Follows and executes facility Emergency Procedures using spine board, oxygen therapy equipment and AED unit as required. Follows established procedures.


• Completes related administrative forms and records, including Time Sheets, Log Books etc as required.


• Provides professional and courteous customer service to patrons. Enforces facility rules and policies in a positive manner. Ensures lane ropes and equipment is set up for the session.


• Cleans and disinfects washrooms, change rooms, showers and other areas of aquatic facilities and fitness facility. Performs janitorial and cleaning tasks as required.


• Works flexible and varied hours, including evenings, weekends, and split shifts, as may be necessary, to meet the requirements of the position.


• Reports accidents or injuries immediately to the Aquatic Coordinator and completes Incident Reports and or Work Safe BC reports.


• Detects and reports any hazardous conditions, practices and behaviours in the workplace.


• Assists in the planning and coordinating of a variety of special events and programs.


• Participates in regular in-service training and provides support for other aquatic staff. Demonstrates a thorough understanding of Facility Emergency Procedures.


• Teaches and evaluates a variety of swim lessons, Preschool, children and youth, along with, Adult lessons and LifeSaving Society programs. Prepares methodical lesson plans; ensures classes are taught to accepted standards and completes required candidate evaluations prior to deadlines.


• Teaches private and semi-private lessons and completes records.


• Complies with the Recreation Department’s safety program to ensure that WorkSafe BC and other legislative requirements are met.


• Works flexible and varied hours, including evenings, weekends, and split shifts, as may be necessary, to meet the requirements of the position.


• Provides leadership and direction to other staff. Ensures that assigned tasks are completed and that staff on duty adhere to departmental policies, practices, and procedures.


• Reports to maintenance any reported or suspected water chemistry, mechanical or cleanliness problems.


• Performs other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 17 years of age.


• Previous Lifeguard and/or Instructor experience.


• Current Certificates
  
  
  • CPR Level C or CPR Instructor
  
  
  • Recognized Standard First Aid Certification
  
  
  • AED Certification
  
  
  • Swim for Life Instructor
  
  
  • Lifesaving Society Instructor (preferred)
  
  
  • Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard Service Award (Pool Option)
  
  
  
  


• Thorough knowledge of lifesaving, water safety, resuscitation, first aid and pool life guarding policies, procedures and techniques.


• Ability to supervise and scan the activities of large groups of facility users in and around the swimming pools.


• Exercises courtesy, tact, and diplomacy with the general public and co-workers


• Demonstrated ability to instruct and relate effectively with pupils of all ages and physical abilities


• Maintains a high level of personal fitness.


• Practices and maintains skills and recertifies awards prior to their expiry dates.

no later than 4:00 pm, October 2, 2026

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, thank you.