Aquatics Lifeguard-Instructor I

City of Dawson Creek; Dawson Creek; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 59,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Dawson Creek is seeking a part-time Aquatics Lifeguard/Instructor I to deliver lifeguarding services and swim instruction at the Kenn Borek Aquatic Centre. The role requires at least one year of aquatic experience and relevant certifications.

You’ll help supervise programs, prepare lesson plans, monitor pool conditions, and ensure safety for all participants while maintaining equipment and facilities. Applicants should include certification copies with their application.

Qualifications

• Current National Lifeguard Award (Pool Option).
• Current Standard First Aid with CPR C/AED.
• Lifesaving Swim Instructor certification.
• A minimum of 528 hours lifeguarding and/or swim instruction experience.
• Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector.

Responsibilities

• Provides lifeguarding duties at aquatic functions.
• Provides instruction, supervision and ensures safety for swimming and other aquatic programs.
• Ensure that all necessary equipment is in good working order and ready for immediate or emergency use.
• In advance, prepare lesson plans and evaluations.
• Monitors and records pool conditions when necessary.

Skills

Lifeguarding

Swim instruction

First Aid CPR

Criminal record check

Job description

Organization

City of Dawson Creek

Region

British Columbia

Application Deadline

October 25, 2026

Type

Part-Time

Category

Parks & recreation

Description

Department: Community Services - Aquatics

Internal/External Posting Date: October 09, 2026

Internal/External Closing Date: October 25, 2026

2026 Hourly Rate: $36.39 after probation

Hours of Work: 25 hours per week

Competition No.: 2026-73

The City of Dawson Creek invites applications for a part-time Aquatics Lifeguard/Instructor I. This position performs lifeguarding functions and provides instruction in some aquatic programs and skills at the Kenn Borek Aquatic Centre as well as minor maintenance. The lifeguard/instructor I must have a minimum of one year experience in an aquatic environment.

What You’ll Do

• Provides lifeguarding duties at aquatic functions.
• Provides instruction, supervision and ensures safety for swimming and other aquatic programs.
• Ensure that all necessary equipment is in good working order and ready for immediate or emergency use.
• In advance, prepare lesson plans and evaluations.
• Monitors and records pool conditions when necessary.

The ideal candidate possesses the capacity to perform all duties in a safe manner while fostering positive relationships with both the public and fellow staff. Please include copies of any relevant certification with your application.

Requirements

• Current National Lifeguard Award (Pool Option).
• Current Standard First Aid with CPR C/AED.
• Lifesaving Swim Instructor certification.
• A minimum of 528 hours lifeguarding and/or swim instruction experience.
• Compliance with and approval of a Criminal Record Search with Vulnerable Sector.

Salary & Benefits

$36.39 after probation

Contact

Email: [e-mail]

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