Instructor III - Aquafit Instructor

CivicInfo BC; Saanich; Hybrid; CAD 36,000 - 51,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

15% in lieu of benefits

Job summary

The District of Saanich is seeking enthusiastic and certified Instructor III - Aquafit Instructors to deliver safe, engaging programs at Saanich Commonwealth Place. You will work in a casual capacity delivering well-organized Aquafit classes, preparing spaces, and ensuring participant safety and enjoyment.

Requirements include Grade 10, at least three months in instruction, Aquafit certification, Emergency First Aid and CPR-C as applicable, and a satisfactory PIC-VS check.

Qualifications

• Grade 10 completion required.
• Current Aquafit certification and training required per industry standards.
• Emergency First Aid and CPR-C as applicable to the assignment.
• Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector (PIC-VS) within six months.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, engaging Aquafit instruction and lead class management.
• Prepare program area and equipment and develop class content.
• Welcome participants and provide feedback; maintain attendance records.
• Ensure equipment is stored safely and work area is clean and safe.
• Attend scheduled in-service training and maintain quality instruction.

Skills

Instruction delivery

Participant safety

Teamwork

Education

Grade 10

Aquafit certification

Emergency First Aid and CPR-C

PIC-VS check

Job description

Instructor III - Aquafit Instructor

Up to 4 Casual Positions

The District of Saanich Parks, Recreation and Community Services department

is seeking a team player to help drive our mission of Healthy Nature, Healthy People, and Healthy Community, while supporting our vision: a Saanich where everyone belongs.

You’ll work within a team where service excellence, learning and sharing, and feedback and accountability are highly valued, and where communication, trust, respect, and positivity form the foundation for everything we do.

Saanich Commonwealth Place is seeking enthusiastic and certified Instructor III - Aquafit Instructors to deliver safe, engaging, and well‑organized aquatic fitness programs. This role is ideal for instructors who enjoy motivating participants, creating a welcoming recreation environment, and delivering high‑quality instruction while supporting participant safety and enjoyment.

Under the general direction of a Recreation Programmer or Program Technician, the Instructor III - Aquafit Instructor provides direct instruction, leadership, and program management for Aquafit classes. Responsibilities include preparing the program area and equipment, developing class content, delivering instruction in a safe and organized manner, welcoming and providing feedback to participants, maintaining accurate attendance records and reports, ensuring equipment is safely stored following each class, maintaining a safe and clean work environment, and attending scheduled in‑service training.

Requirements include completion of Grade 10, a minimum of three months of experience in the area of instruction, and current certification and training in Aquafit instruction in accordance with industry standards. Emergency First Aid and CPR-C are required as applicable to the assignment. Employment is subject to provision of a satisfactory Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector (PIC‑VS) check no older than six months, with renewal required as per policy.

The successful candidates will work casual shifts during weekday daytime and evening hours. Hours and shifts are subject to change. Although we thank all applicants for applying, only those under consideration will be contacted.

These are C.U.P.E. Local 2011 positions with a wage of $31.46 per hour (2026 rate) plus 15% in lieu of benefits. Job description and competition information can be found at www.saanich.ca.

The District of Saanich is proud to once again be recognized as one of BC's Top Employers for 2026. As an inclusive, supportive, and high performing organization, we are committed to fostering a workplace that reflects the diversity of the community we serve. We aim to attract and retain passionate, skilled individuals from all backgrounds, demographics, and life experiences, and we are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone can contribute and thrive. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail] in confidence. We are here to support your full participation.