Aquatics Specialty Instructor

City of Dawson Creek; Dawson Creek; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Dawson Creek invites applications for casual Aquatics Specialty Instructors within the Community Services - Aquatics department. This role involves providing instruction and supervision for programs such as Fitness, Synchro, Lifesaving Swim Lessons, and Diving while ensuring participant safety.

The instructor will monitor pool conditions, maintain equipment readiness for regular and emergency use, and uphold good housekeeping standards across all pool areas.

Qualifications

• Certification in aquatic program instruction is required.
• Security clearance and vulnerable sector check must be approved.
• Standard First Aid with CPR C certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction, supervision and safety for Fitness, Synchro, Swim Lessons and Diving.
• Monitor and record pool conditions as needed.
• Ensure equipment is in working order for regular and emergency use.
• Maintain pool area housekeeping and prepare lesson plans/evaluations.

Education

Fitness instruction certification

Lifesaving Swim for Life Instructor

Synchronized swimming instruction certification

Springboard diving instruction certification

Water polo instruction certification

Job description

Aquatics Specialty Instructor

Casual, On-Call Internal/External Posting No. 2026-66

Department: Community Services - Aquatics

Internal Posting Date: September 18, 2026

Internal Closing Date: October 01, 2026

External Posting Date: October 02, 2026

External Closing Date: October 18, 2026

2026 Hourly Rate: $36.39 after probation

Hours of Work: Casual/On-Call

Competition No.: 2026-66

The City of Dawson Creek invites applications for casual Aquatics Specialty Instructors. Under the general direction of the Aquatics Manager or designate the Aquatics Specialty Instructor is responsible for providing instruction and supervision for programs such as Fitness, Synchro, Lifesaving Swim Lessons, and Diving while ensuring the safety of all participants. The role also involves monitoring and recording pool conditions, maintaining equipment readiness for both regular and emergency use, and upholding good housekeeping standards in all pool areas. Additionally, the instructor will prepare lesson plans and evaluations in advance to ensure effective program delivery.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide instruction, supervision and ensures safety for swimming and other aquatic programs in the specialty area of Fitness, Synchro, Swim Lessons and Diving.
• Monitor and records pool conditions when necessary.
• Ensure that all necessary equipment is in good working order and ready for immediate or emergency use.
• Maintain good housekeeping in all areas of the pool & prepare lesson plans and evaluations.

Requirements:

• Completion of Instructor Certification related to programs taught:
  • Fitness instruction: Certification from a recognized organization.
  • Lifesaving Swim for Life Instructor.
  • Synchronized swimming instruction: BC Synchro Association recognized certification.
  • Springboard diving instruction: BC Diving Association recognized certification.
  • Water polo instruction: BC Water Polo Association recognized certification.
• Compliance with and approval of Security/Reliability Clearance and Criminal Record Search (including vulnerable sector).
• Certification in Standard First Aid with CPR C.

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.

The City would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The City of Dawson Creek is committed to accommodating persons with disabilities whenever reasonably possible during the selection and employment process. You must be legally entitled to work for any employer in Canada to be eligible for this position. By applying for this position, you are giving permission for the City to contact your previous employers and references.