Lifeguard/Swim Instructor

YMCA of Greater Vancouver; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 27,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA Gym Membership and/or Y@Home

Training and Professional Development

Be part of a charitable organization

Job summary

YMCA BC in Vancouver, BC seeks a Lifeguard/Swim Instructor for a part-time, permanent role. You will guard and teach swimming, build relationships with members, and support program development. Flexible shifts include weekdays, evenings, and weekends; start as soon as possible. 4–24 hours weekly at $23.59/hr. Benefits vary by region.

Join a charitable organization dedicated to healthy, inclusive communities and ongoing professional development opportunities at YMCA BC.

Qualifications

• Current Standard First Aid certificate (valid within 3 years).
• CPR level C and AED certificate (valid within 1 year).
• National Lifeguard - Pool Option requirement.

Responsibilities

• Guard and teach swimming lessons in a positive and professional manner.
• Build meaningful relationships through daily interaction with YMCA members, visitors, and colleagues.
• Promote philanthropy through the YMCA’s Strong Kids Campaign.
• Develop lesson plans for various programs and administer progressive evaluations for participants.
• Ensure program design, layout, and offerings meet participant needs at various levels.
• Lead program delivery while ensuring contents meet criteria and outline.
• Perform general administrative duties and record keeping responsibilities.
• Maintain safety by following YMCA standards and procedures across facilities.

Skills

Customer service

Safety consciousness

Flexibility

Teamwork

Education

National Lifeguard - Pool Option

First Aid Certificate (Standard)

CPR Level C & AED

Job description

Robert Lee Y Aquatics Part-Time Permanent Non-Management Vancouver, BC, CA

3 days ago Requisition ID: 10941

Date Posted: November 6, 2026

Term: Part -Time Permanent

Hours: 4 - 24 hours per week

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

Start Date: As soon as possible

Salary: $23.59 per hour

Reports To: Supervisor, Aquatics

*Some benefits may vary based on region and employment terms

• Free YMCA Gym Membership and/or Y@Home
• Training and Professional Development Opportunities
• Be part of a charitable organization that positively impacts the community

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.