Aquatic Staff II

Full Time

Competition 26-14

TITLE: Aquatic Staff II

DEPARTMENT: Community Services

CURRENT RATE OF PAY: $28.63 per hour plus benefits

HOURS OF WORK: 37.5 hours per week, shift work and weekends as required and pursuant to the Collective Agreement

POSITION: Union Affiliation

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

Performs both lifeguard and swim instruction duties. Performs light maintenance duties, as required.

SUPERVISION:

The incumbent is responsible to the Director of Community Services under the direction of the Aquatics Coordinator.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Lifeguards all swims in an alert and conscientious manner ensuring the safety of patrons using the facility.
- Follows and executes facility Emergency Procedures using spine board, oxygen therapy equipment and AED unit as required. Follows established procedures.
- Completes related administrative forms and records, including Time Sheets, Log Books etc as required.
- Provides professional and courteous customer service to patrons. Enforces facility rules and policies in a positive manner. Ensures lane ropes and equipment is set up for the session.
- Cleans and disinfects washrooms, change rooms, showers and other areas of aquatic facilities and fitness facility. Performs janitorial and cleaning tasks as required.
- Works versatile and varied hours, including evenings, weekends, and split shifts, as may be necessary, to meet the requirements of the position.
- Reports accidents or injuries immediately to the Aquatic Coordinator and completes Incident Reports and or Work Safe BC reports.
- Detects and reports any hazardous conditions,



practices and behaviours in the workplace.
- Assists in the planning and coordinating of a variety of special events and programs.
- Participates in regular in-service training and provides support for other aquatic staff. Demonstrates a thorough understanding of Facility Emergency Procedures.
- Teaches and evaluates a variety of swim lessons, Preschool, children and youth, along with, Adult lessons and LifeSaving Society programs. Prepares methodical lesson plans; ensures classes are taught to accepted standards and completes required candidate evaluations prior to deadlines.
- Teaches private and semi-private lessons and completes records.
- Complies with the Recreation Department’s safety program to ensure that WorkSafe BC and other legislative requirements are met.
- Works flexible and varied hours, including evenings, weekends, and split shifts, as may be necessary, to meet the requirements of the position.
- Provides leadership and direction to other staff. Ensures that assigned tasks are completed and that staff on duty adhere to departmental policies, practices, and procedures.
- Reports to maintenance any reported or suspected water chemistry, mechanical or cleanliness problems.
- Performs other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:





- Minimum 17 years of age.
- Previous Lifeguard and/or Instructor experience.
- Current Certificates
- CPR Level C or CPR Instructor
- Recognized Standard First Aid Certification
- AED Certification
- Swim for Life Instructor
- Lifesaving Society Instructor (preferred)
- Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard Service Award (Pool Option)

- Workplace BC Level One First Aid
- Thorough knowledge of lifesaving, water safety, resuscitation, first aid and pool life guarding policies, procedures and techniques.
- Ability to supervise and scan the activities of large groups of facility users in and around the swimming pools.
- Exercises courtesy, tact, and diplomacy with the general public and co-workers
- Demonstrated ability to instruct and relate effectively with pupils of all ages and physical abilities
- Maintains a high level of personal fitness.
- Practices and maintains skills and recertifies awards prior to their expiry dates.

Interested candidates are invited to submit a detailed resume and cover letter outlining qualifications, experience, copies of applicable certifications, and letters of reference no later than 4:00 pm, October 2, 2026 to the attention of Ashley Williston, Director of Human Resources, City of Williams Lake, 450 Mart Street, Williams Lake, BC, V2G 1N3 - Fax (250) 392-8484, or email [email protected] Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, thank you.

Job Details

Job ID 26-14

Category

Union Positions

Status

Open

Posted

September 14, 2026 8:00 AM

Closing

October 2, 2026 4:00 PM

📌 Aquatic Staff II - Full Time (Williams Lake)
🏢 City of Williams Lake
📍 Williams Lake