Under the direction of the Aquatics Supervisor, the Lifeguard Instructor II provides instruction in leadership and specialized programs, ensuring that the delivery of all Aquatic programs meet the standards as required by the Aquatic Centre, and Lifesaving Society.

The incumbent ensures patron safety through supervision and instructional duties; provides supervision of swimming, change areas and other related recreational areas; performs a variety of janitorial and minor maintenance tasks. The incumbent possesses a working knowledge of pool chemistry, water filtration, chlorination, heating and related pool equipment and operating procedures.

POSTING TYPE: Internal

POSITION TYPE: Part time, Regular

HOURS OF WORK: Part-time

SCHEDULES: 10 to 20 hours per week, schedule as per available line

DEPARTMENT: Recreation and Culture

HOURLY RATE $32.55 per hour, Schedule “B” Outside Employees, Aquatics

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

- Grade 12 Diploma or GED

LICENSES / CERTIFICATES

- National Lifeguard Award – Pool
- Standard First Aid with CPR “C”




- Lifesaving Instructor (LSI)
- Aquafit Instructor
- AED Certification

EXPERIENCE

- Sound knowledge and/or experience in lifeguarding/instruction duties and teaching methods/group leadership techniques with emphasis on water safety instruction and aquatic skills
- Knowledge and/or experience in performing pool operation and maintenance

SPECIFIC SKILLS

- Sound knowledge of theory and practice, lifeguarding, cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid
- Working knowledge of Pool Chemistry
- Ability to prepare facility related records and reports
- Ability to work with minimal supervision

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

- Initiative, sound judgement, positive and responsive when dealing with the public, user groups and staff
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Inquisitive and ability to ask questions
- Effective listener
- Police Information Check

CLOSING DATE: 10/30/2026

📌 Lifeguard/Instructor 2 (British Columbia)
🏢 City of Cranbrook
📍 British Columbia