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Aquatic Leader

Vancouver

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About this job

The Aquatic Leader provides leadership and direction for aquatic programs and services at a City of Vancouver aquatic facility, overseeing staff engaged in swimming instruction, lifeguarding, maintenance, and custodial work while ensuring patron safety and delivering lifesaving instruction.

Key Responsibilities

  • Ensure safety of swimmers and facility patrons
  • Instruct lifesaving programs and provide first aid as required
  • Supervise auxiliary staff and check work of swimming instructors, lifeguards, and maintenance personnel
  • Perform routine pool custodial work and provide cashier coverage
  • Assist in developing aquatic programs and prepare records, reports, and statistics

Qualifications

  • High school completion plus training and experience as a lifeguard and swim instructor, or equivalent combination
  • Current Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor (SI) certification required
  • Current Lifesaving Society Instructor (LSI) and National Lifeguard Service (NL) - Pool Option certifications required
  • Current CPR "C" and Standard First Aid certifications required
  • Sound knowledge of swimming instruction, lifesaving, pool chemistry, water filtration, and teaching methods

At a glance

Position start date: November 2026
Application closing date: October 18, 2026
Regular Full Time employment
CUPE 15 Parks affiliation
Must work varied shifts including mornings, afternoons, and weekends

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Job details

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Experience Level
Mid level
Municipality
Vancouver
Province
British Columbia

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Posting

Posted
October 9, 2026
Still listed
Confirmed on the employer's site October 9, 2026
Deadline
No closing date listed

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