Lifeguard (Part-time)

City of Kelowna; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 51,000 - 57,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Kelowna is seeking a Lifeguard/Instructor for the Aquatic Services division. The role focuses on guarding patrons, delivering swimming lessons, and maintaining a safe pool environment at Parkinson Recreation Centre.

Applicants should hold current CPR Level C and NLS Pool Option, with additional certifications as required. Testing may be required; positions may be filled within 30 days of posting.

Qualifications

• Leadership, responsibility, and teamwork are essential.
• Experience or training in lifeguarding and swimming instruction is required.
• First aid and aquatic safety certifications are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Instructs swimming lessons, develops lesson plans and programs.
• Guards the public while they swim and ensures safety.
• Evaluates students and writes progress cards.

Skills

Leadership

Responsibility/Accountability

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

NL Award – Pool Option

LSI Award

Job description

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Position Groups

Position Groups CUPE Civic

Division

Division Active Living & Culture (DV164)

Department

Department Recreation Programs (DP167)

Department Name

Department Name Aquatic Services

Branch

Branch Aquatics Services (BR508)

Organizational Information

Purpose of your Position - Non Union

Classification Summary - Union

A Lifeguard/Instructor guards patrons, ensures a safe environment and instructs various aquatic courses.

Duties - Union

• Instructs swimming lessons, develops lesson plans, courses and programs
• Guards the public while they swim and ensures safety
• Evaluates students and writes progress cards
• Receives, records and responds to inquiries and complaints
• Responds to all first aid situations
• Ensures the pool, pool deck. Facilities and pool equipment are clean and properly used and stored
• Trains new lifeguard staff and provides leadership and direction
• Prepares a variety of documents, drawings, advertising and spreadsheets using various computer programs
• Provides ideas and input into brochures and advertising

Results and Activities - Non union

• High school graduation or equivalent
• Experience
• NL Award – Pool Option
• LSI Award
• Standard First Aid
• Two (2) additional advanced certifications

Knowledge - Non Union

Skills & Abilities - Non Union

• Leadership
• Responsibility / Accountability
• Teamwork

Posting Text

Physical Demands

Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the job.

Special Instructions to Applicant

Additional Hiring Information

Please submit a copy of your current valid CPR -Level “C” and NLS Award-Pool Option and any additional certifications/awards under Other Document 1, 2, 3 and or 4. Testing will be required. Positions that become vacant within the same classification may be filled as a result of this posting if the vacancy occurs within 30 days of closing.

The City of Kelowna is committed to being an organization that values and reflects its community’s diverse population, and to fostering an equitable, inclusive and progressive work environment where everyone can be their authentic self and feels a sense of belonging.

Pay Rate

Pay Rate Starts at $24.47 per hour plus 14% in lieu of statutory holidays, vacation and benefits.

Posting Date

Posting Date 09/09/2026

Closing Date

Days of Work

Standard Hours per Day 8

Hours of Work

Work Location

Work Location PARKINSON RECREATION CENTRE

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Education / Certificates

Optional Documents

• Other Document 1
• Other Document 2
• Other Document 3

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * What swim instructor award do you hold?
  • Lifesaving Society
  • YMCA
  • Other
  • None
• * Do you have an advanced Aquatic award (NLI, FAI, LSIT, WSIT)?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you hold a current Aqua fitness certification?
  • Yes
  • No
• * How many years do you have working as a Lifeguard and/or Swim Instructor?
  • None
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 to 2 years
  • More than 2 years
• * Are you able to work early mornings, evenings and weekends?
  • Yes
  • No