Lifeguard/Instructor

Comox Valley Redional Disctrict; Courtenay; Hybrid; CAD 38,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Comox Valley Regional District invites applications for a full-time Lifeguard/Instructor in the Recreation team. You will deliver instructional and recreational aquatic programs, supervise lifeguard duties, and ensure safety across facilities under the Manager of Recreation Programs and Services.

The ideal candidate will have lifeguarding skills, six months of related experience, Bronze Cross and Lifesaving Instructor certifications, and Standard First Aid with CPR; a Criminal Record Check is

Qualifications

• Six months of directly related experience preferred.
• Minimum completion of Grade 11.
• Bronze Cross, Lifesaving Swim Instructor and National Lifeguard Awards certifications required; Standard First Aid and CPR.
• Criminal record clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Perform lifeguarding duties and monitor pool activities.
• Enforce pool rules and administer first aid/CPR as required.
• Maintain a safe, clean facility and record keeping.
• Plan and instruct swimming lessons and aquatic programs.
• Collect attendance and program records; provide feedback to participants and parents.
• Organize games and activities during public swim sessions.

Skills

Lifeguarding

First aid

CPR

Customer service

Education

Grade 11

Job description

Stage 3 Water Restrictions Now in Effect for Comox Valley and Royston Water Local Service Area More information

Full qualifications (required certifications) $28.70 per hour (probationary rate), $30.10 per hour upon successful completion of probation. Without required certifications, $27.61 per hour (probationary rate), $28.70 per hour upon successful completion.

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Employment Type

Permanent Full-Time

Competition Type

Internal/External Posting

Date posted

August 24, 2026

We are seeking a full-time Lifeguard/Instructor to join our Recreation team. This position delivers a variety of instructional and recreational aquatic programs to patrons at our facilities. Reporting to the Manager of Recreation Programs and Services, the primary responsibilities of this role include:

• Performing lifeguarding duties including monitoring pool activities, performing rescues, enforcing pool rules and ensuring safety of patrons, and administering first aid and CPR as required;
• Ensuring a safe and clean environment for facility patrons and staff to prevent injuries and eliminate hazards;
• Performing daily maintenance duties such as water tests and keeping the pool deck, change rooms, and lifeguard office clean and orderly;
• Planning, preparing, and instructing swimming lessons and aquatic based programs;
• Completing and maintaining accurate records such as up to date lesson program cards, attendance records, red cross/lifesaving reports, and administration forms;
• Providing appropriate feedback to lesson participants and parents with recommendations for improvement;
• Organizing and supervising structured games and activities during public swim sessions and special events.

Our ideal candidate is:

• An engaging and encouraging instructor capable of connecting with swimmers of all ages;
• Attentive and responsive with strong swimming and lifesaving skills and a minimum of six months of directly related experience, including minimum completion of Grade 11;
• Current in lifeguarding surveillance and rescue techniques with the following certifications: Bronze Cross, Lifesaving Swim Instructor and National Lifeguard Awards Certifications, Standard First Aid and CPR and criminal record clearance (Note: certain shifts may require other specialized certifications). Aquasize Instructor, Adaptive Aquatics and Lifesaving Instructor certifications preferred;
• A respectful communicator with a professional approach to customer service;
• Detail oriented and able to keep accurate and complete records;
• Safety conscious and able to effectively respond to emergency situations when required;
• Flexible in working a variety of shifts including days, evenings, weekends and holidays.

Successful candidates will be required to consent to a Canadian Criminal Record Check (including vulnerable sector search if applicable).

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