Aquatics Specialty Instructor (Casual)

City of Dawson Creek; Dawson Creek; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Dawson Creek is seeking a casual Aquatics Specialty Instructor to provide instruction and supervision for Fitness, Synchro, Lifesaving Swim Lessons and Diving, while ensuring participant safety.

Under the direction of the Aquatics Manager, you will monitor pool conditions, maintain equipment readiness, prepare lesson plans and evaluations, and uphold housekeeping standards across pool areas to ensure quality programs.

Qualifications

• Completion of Instructor Certification related to programs taught (see list in Qualifications).
• Must hold Lifesaving Swim for Life Instructor certification and BC Synchro/ Diving/ Water Polo certifications as applicable.
• Must comply with Security/Reliability Clearance and Criminal Records Check, including vulnerable sector.
• Certification in Standard First Aid with CPR C is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction, supervision and ensure safety for swimming and aquatic programs in Fitness/Synchro/Swim Lessons/Diving.
• Monitor and record pool conditions when necessary.
• Ensure equipment is in good order and ready for immediate or emergency use.
• Maintain housekeeping in all pool areas and prepare lesson plans and evaluations.

Education

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 Security/Reliability Clearance and Criminal Record Search (including vulnerable sector)

Certification in Standard First Aid with CPR C

Job description

Organization

City of Dawson Creek

Region

British Columbia

Application Deadline

October 18, 2026

Type

Casual

Category

Parks & recreation

Description

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.

Salary & Benefits

$36.39 after probation

Contact

[e-mail]

Other Relevant Information

Internal Applicants (Current City Employees): Please submit your application by emailing a Word document or PDF copy of your résumé to [e-mail], with the job posting title and number in the subject line.

External Applicants: Please explore current opportunities on our Job Opportunities page and submit your application directly through our Avanti Career Portal: plus.avanti.ca/job-board/af9e4f85-3404-45ae-bf8a-50ca6e9a02b1

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 pm on the closing date referenced above.

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.

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