Lifeguard (Part-time)

City of Kelowna; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A municipal organization is seeking a part-time Lifeguard in Kelowna. The role involves instructing swimming lessons, ensuring safety of patrons, and responding to aquatic emergencies. Candidates must have a current CPR Level 'C' and an NLS Award Pool Option. This position offers a rate starting at $24.47 per hour, plus additional benefits.

Benefits

14% in lieu of statutory holidays

Vacation benefits

Qualifications

• Current valid CPR - Level 'C' and NLS Award - Pool Option required.
• Experience as a Lifeguard and/or Swim Instructor preferred.

Responsibilities

• Instruct swimming lessons and develop lesson plans.
• Guard public swimming and ensure safety.
• Respond to first aid situations.
• Train new lifeguard staff and provide leadership.

Skills

CPR – Level C

NLS Award - Pool Option

Swim Instructor Award

Aqua fitness certification

Communication

Job description

Posting Information

Posting Number CK53854P

Position Title Lifeguard (Part-time)

No. of Staff Required 5

Position Type PT

If Term position, enter length of Term in months NA

Position Groups CUPE Civic

Division Active Living and Culture (DV164)

Department Recreation Programs (DP167)

Branch Recreation Programs (BR167-1)

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 first aid situations.
• Ensures the pool, pool deck, facilities and pool equipment are clean and properly used and stored.
• Schedules staff.
• 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

Knowledge - Non Union

Skills & Abilities - Non Union

Posting Text

Physical Demands Must be able to meet the physical demands of the job.

Special Instructions to Applicant

Internal candidates please note that in order to be considered based on your seniority, applications must be received by 4:00pm on October 7, 2025.

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 10/01/2025

Closing Date

Days of Work

Standard Hours per Day 8

Hours of Work

Work Location PARKINSON RECREATION CENTRE

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• Other Document 1
• Other Document 2
• Other Document 3
• Other Document 4

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * What swim instructor award do you hold?
• • Lifesaving Society
  • YMCA
  • Other
  • None
• * Do you have any advanced Aquatic awards (NLI, FAI, LSIT, SIT)?
• • 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