Lifeguard / Instructor I

Taleo; West Vancouver; On-site; CAD 37,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

West Vancouver Community Services Department is seeking a Casual Lifeguard/Instructor I to join our team. The role involves lifesaving functions and swim instruction, with additional responsibilities in basic maintenance and customer service.

Candidates must be 16+ and hold Lifesaving Swim for Life Instructor and Standard First Aid with CPR C and AED. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for screenings and mandatory orientations; the position begins January 2027 with up to 25 hours per week

Qualifications

• Must be 16+ years old and have completed lifesaving and swimming instruction courses.
• Experience as Lifeguard and Instructor required.
• Police information check with vulnerable sector and copies of credentials required.

Responsibilities

• Lifesaving functions and lesson instruction, including specialized areas.
• Perform basic maintenance functions and customer service.
• Assist with program setup and participant safety during activities.

Skills

Lifeguard

Swimming Instruction

First Aid

CPR C

AED

Education

Lifesaving Society Swim for Life Instructor

Standard First Aid with CPR C and AED

Job description

Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations, West Vancouver is a vibrant community on the North Shore and home to parks, beaches, and to sports, recreation, and arts amenities. We are seeking employees with a passion for public service who share our commitment to creating a complete, inclusive and livable community. Our dedicated staff deliver services, operate facilities and run the programs that enhance the well-being of our community.

The West Vancouver Community Services Department is currently seeking a Casual Lifeguard/Instructor I to join our highly qualified team. The successful candidate will be responsible for lifesaving functions and lesson instruction, including specialized areas. Additional responsibilities include performing basic maintenance functions and customer service.

To be successful, candidate must be 16 years or older and have successfully completed courses in lifesaving, swimming instruction and first aid. Previous experience as a Lifeguard and Instructor is required.

Required current Licenses and Certificates include:

• Lifesaving Society Swim for Life Instructor;
• Standard First Aid with CPR C and AED (or equivalent).

The successful candidate will be required to supply a police information check with vulnerable sector and a copy of their credentials. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Candidates must be available for the following:

• Mandatory Wet Screening: Wednesday, November 4, 7:00 – 10:30 p.m.
• Virtual Dry Screening (15 minutes): Monday, November 9, between 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. and Thursday, November 12, between 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Successful applicants will also be required to attend mandatory staff orientations on:

• Wednesday, January 6, from 4:00 – 9:30 p.m.
• Sunday, January 10, from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.

This position is expected to begin in January 2027.

This posting does not list all the duties of the position, nor does it fully detail the required skills, knowledge and abilities, licences and certificates required of candidates. For details please refer to the class specification which is available for inspection on WestNet or contact Human Resources to request a copy.

Position Status:

Union (WVMEA) – Casual

Hours of Work:

Up to 25 hours per week.

Hours and days of work may vary

Rate of Pay:

$28.96 per hour plus 14% in lieu of benefits

We want to thank all applicants, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.