Lifeguard/Instructor - Aquatics

Burnaby; Burnaby; Hybrid; CAD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Burnaby seeks a Lifeguard/Instructor Aquatics to perform lifeguarding, instructional duties, and light maintenance at Edmonds Community Centre. The role involves shift-based aquatic programs for all ages, with responsibilities spanning safety supervision and basic facility upkeep.

Qualifications include high school completion and Lifesaving Society certifications, plus Standard First Aid. Police Information Check is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard – Pool certification.
• Swim for Life Instructor certification.
• Standard First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

• Lifeguard and supervise aquatic facilities and activities.
• Instruct participants in lifeguarding and aquatic skills.
• Perform routine pool maintenance and janitorial tasks as needed.
• Ensure safety procedures and emergency response protocols are followed.

Skills

Lifeguarding

Aquatic instruction

First aid

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard – Pool cert

Swim for Life Instructor cert

Standard First Aid

Job description

This position works in the Edmonds Community Centre Aquatic Services organizational unit. This is aquatic work in lifeguarding and instructing, on an assigned shift, at Edmonds Community Centre. An employee of a position in this class performs a variety of operational, instructional, lifeguarding, janitorial and minor maintenance tasks in offering instructional and recreational aquatic programs for all age groups. A Lifeguard/Instructor Aquatics performs these duties in accordance with established practices and procedures, exercising tact and firmness in dealing with all patrons. The more difficult or unusual matters are referred to a supervisor who checks and reviews work performance in terms of effectiveness of the aquatic programs and services rendered and in terms of conformance with established practices and procedures. Performs related work as required.

Qualifications include up to high school graduation, supplemented by courses in lifesaving, lifeguarding, aquatic instruction and pool maintenance, plus sound related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Sound knowledge of the theory and practice of lifeguarding, lifesaving, cardio pulmonary resuscitation and first aid is required; as well as the ability to display sound aquatic skills and to instruct in these skills at standards set by relevant authorities. A Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard – Pool, Lifesaving Society Swim for Life Instructor, and Standard First Aid and are required. Please note that a Police Information Check is required for this position.

Schedule: 48hours biweekly (0.60 FTE); Monday from 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM; Saturday and Sunday from 1:00 PM – 9:30 PM

We respectfully acknowledge that the City of Burnaby is located on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), and kʷikʷəƛ̓əm Peoples (Kwikwetlem). Each Nation has distinct histories and distinct traditional territories that fully or partially encompass the city. We encourage you to learn more about the Host Nations whose ancestors have occupied and used these lands, including parts of present-day Burnaby, for thousands of years. We are grateful to be on this territory as we dedicate ourselves to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects our vibrant community and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds, genders, ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences.