Branch

Community Services

Position Type

USW1-1937

Salary

$27.61 per hour or $28.70 per hour if all required certifications are completed (probationary rate)

Hours Per Week

40

Employment Type

Permanent Full-Time

Competition Type

Internal/External Posting

Date posted

August 24, 2026

We are seeking a full time Lifeguard/Instructor to join our Recreation team. This position delivers a variety of instructional and recreational aquatic programs to patrons at our facilities. Reporting to the Manager of Recreation Programs and Services, the primary responsibilities of this role include:

Performing lifeguarding duties including monitoring pool activities, performing rescues, enforcing pool rules and ensuring safety of patrons, and administering first aid and CPR as required;

Ensuring a safe and clean environment for facility patrons and staff to prevent injuries and eliminate hazards;

Performing daily maintenance duties such as water tests and keeping the pool deck, change rooms, and lifeguard office clean and orderly;

Planning, preparing, and instructing swimming lessons and aquatic based programs;

Completing and maintaining accurate records such as up to date lesson program cards, attendance records, red cross/lifesaving reports, and administration forms;





Providing appropriate feedback to lesson participants and parents with recommendations for improvement;

Organizing and supervising structured games and activities during public swim sessions and special events.

Our ideal candidate is:

An engaging and encouraging instructor capable of connecting with swimmers of all ages;

Attentive and responsive with strong swimming and lifesaving skills and a minimum of six months of directly related experience, including minimum completion of Grade 11;

Current in lifeguarding surveillance and rescue techniques with the following certifications: Bronze Cross, Lifesaving Swim Instructor and National Lifeguard Awards Certifications, Standard First Aid and CPR and criminal record clearance (Note: certain shifts may require other specialized certifications). Aquasize Instructor, Adaptive Aquatics and Lifesaving Instructor certifications preferred;

A respectful communicator with a professional approach to customer service;

Detail oriented and able to keep accurate and complete records;

Safety conscious and able to effectively respond to emergency situations when required;

Flexible in working a variety of shifts including days, evenings, weekends and holidays.

Successful candidates will be required to consent to a Canadian Criminal Record Check (including vulnerable sector search if applicable).

📌 Lifeguard/Instructor (Courtenay)
🏢 Comox Valley Regional District
📍 Courtenay