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Employment Status

Instructor - Auxiliary

Scope

The City of Surrey's Recreation Division is committed to building healthy communities where people of all ages can be active and engaged for life. We are seeking knowledgeable and enthusiastic aquatic professionals to deliver Aquatic Leadership programs that support the development of future instructors and lifeguards.

As an Advanced Aquatic Instructor, you will lead certification and recertification courses while creating a positive and engaging learning environment that promotes water safety, leadership, and skill development.

Responsibilities

As an Advanced Aquatic Instructor, you will:

- Independently instruct Aquatic Leadership courses, including Swim Instructor, National Lifeguard, and related recertification programs.
- Deliver engaging and effective instruction to youth and adult participants.
- Promote water safety and leadership development through high-quality instruction.
- Create a positive, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.




- Provide excellent customer service while interacting with participants and facility users.
- Support and inspire participants pursuing instructor and lifeguard certification.
- Perform related duties as required.

Qualifications

Successful candidates will have

- Strong leadership, instructional, and organizational skills.
- The ability to teach youth and adult learners in a variety of settings.
- Availability to work evenings and weekends.
- The ability to work at various City of Surrey facilities.
- Current certification in:
- Standard First Aid with CPR-C & AED
- Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor Trainer; or
- Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard Instructor

Preference may be given to candidates with:
- Experience delivering Aquatic Leadership or certification-based programs,
- Experience teaching or mentoring youth and adult learners.
- Demonstrated customer service experience in recreation or aquatic environments.

Other Information

Number of Job Openings: 3

Hourly Rate: $37.00 + 8.2% in lieu of benefits and vacation

Conditions of Employment

This position requires completion of a Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Check.

Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.

Closing Date

This job will be posted until November 6, 2026.

Our Values

Integrity - Service - Teamwork - Innovation - Community

📌 Advanced Aquatic Instructor (Surrey)
🏢 City of Surrey
📍 Surrey