Lifeguard/Swim Instructor

YMCA of Greater Vancouver; Surrey; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

YMCA BC in Surrey, BC is seeking a Lifeguard/Swim Instructor for the Tong Louie Family YMCA. The role is part-time permanent with 4–24 hours weekly, starting September 2026.

You will guard, teach lessons, engage with members, and support safety and program delivery in a dynamic aquatics setting. You must hold Standard First Aid, CPR C with AED, and National Lifeguard; YMCA Aquatic Fitness certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• Current Standard First Aid certificate (valid within 3 years).
• CPR Level C and AED (valid within 1 year).
• National Lifeguard - Pool Option certification is required.
• YMCA Aquatic Fitness Certificate or equivalent is preferred.
• Successful candidates provide a current Criminal Reference Check/Vulnerable Sector Search.
• Provide 3 satisfactory references.

Responsibilities

• Guard and teach swimming lessons in a positive, professional manner.
• Build relationships with members, visitors and colleagues.
• Promote YMCA Strong Kids Campaign through engagement.
• Develop lesson plans and evaluate participants progressively.
• Ensure program design and layout meet participant needs.
• Lead program delivery and ensure content meets criteria.
• Perform administrative duties and maintain records.
• Uphold YMCA safety standards across facilities and locker rooms.
• Assist training of new staff/volunteers and remain flexible.
• Attend staff meetings, planning sessions and training events.

Skills

Customer service

Leadership

Flexible scheduling

Education

Standard First Aid certificate

CPR level C and AED

National Lifeguard - Pool Option

YMCA Aquatic Fitness Certificate (preferred)

Criminal Record Check/Vulnerable Sector Search

3 references

Job description

Location: Tong Louie Family YMCA (14988 57th Ave., Surrey, BC V3S 7S6)

Term: Part-Time Permanent

Hours: 4 -24 hours per week

Shift: Shifts vary but include weekdays, evenings, and weekends

Start Date: September 2026

Salary: $23.59 per hour

Reports To: Supervisor, Aquatics

Nature & Scope

The Lifeguard/Swim Instructor will report to the Aquatics Supervisor and work collaboratively with other members of the YMCA team to provide a safe and fun aquatics environment.

Major Responsibilities in this position, you will:

• Guarding and teaching swimming lessons in a positive and professional manner
• Build meaningful relationships through positive daily interaction with YMCA members, visitors, and colleagues
• Promote philanthropy through the YMCA’s annual Strong Kids Campaign
• Develop lesson plans for various programs and administer progressive evaluations for participants
• Ensure program design, lay-out, and offerings meet the needs of all participants at various levels
• Lead program delivery, while ensuring contents meet the appropriate criteria and outline
• Perform general administrative duties and record keeping responsibilities
• Ensure the safety of all members, participants, staff, and property by following YMCA standards/policies/procedures and ensuring they are maintained amongst all members and staff, including all locker rooms and spectator viewing areas.
• Assist with training new staff/volunteers in procedures and practices
• Remain flexible – willing to learn new skills, alter shifts
• Attend staff meetings, planning sessions and training events as required

Qualifications - you bring :

• Current Standard First Aid certificate (valid within 3 years)
• CPR level C and & AED certificate (valid within 1 year)
• National Lifeguard - Pool Option
• Experience as a Lifeguard or Swimming Instructor - preferred
• YMCA Aquatic Fitness Certificate, or equivalent – preferred
• Access to reliable transportation or a vehicle
• Advanced leadership courses are an asset
• Demonstrated high level of customer service skills
• Successful candidates will be required to provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Reference Check/Vulnerable Sector Search issued no later than six (6) months preceding your start date
• Successful candidate will be required to provide 3 satisfactory references

About YMCA BC:

By igniting belonging and championing health equity, YMCA BC strengthens the foundations of community. With over 3,000 employees and volunteers, YMCA BC serves 150,000 individuals of all ages, backgrounds and abilities across hundreds of service locations, from the Sunshine Coast to Fort St. John.

As a charity, YMCA BC promotes equitable access to healthier outcomes by providing vital programs and services to help address many of our communities' most pressing social issues, including health and wellness, affordable child care and camps, mental health, employment services and community health.

We believe there is potential inside all of us and envision vibrant, healthy and inclusive communities for all.

YMCA BC is firmly committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging (EDIB). By taking an intersectional approach to our programs and services, the YMCA is committed to creating spaces and experiences where everyone feels safe, welcome, and like they belong. Learn more at ymcabc.ca

YMCA BC is committed to creating an inclusive, accessible environment where all members of our community feel valued, respected, and supported. We encourage applications from the diverse communities in which we live and serve, including but not limited to people of colour, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. We have established policies, procedures, and practices to meet accessibility standards throughout the hiring process. Should you require any accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact our People Services department.

Thank you for your interest and application.