AQUATIC LEADER I

 Temporary Part-Time 0.6 (3 positions); Temporary Part-Time 0.8 
(2 positions)

Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations, West Vancouver is a vibrant community on the North Shore and home to parks, beaches, and to sports, recreation and arts amenities. We are seeking employees with a passion for public service who share our commitment to creating a complete, inclusive and livable community. Our dedicated staff deliver services, operate facilities and run the programs that enhance the well-being of our community.

The Community Services Department has an opening for a temporary part time Aquatic Leader I position. Reporting to the Aquatic Program Coordinators, this position provides leadership to aquatic staff and assists with facility operations and/or waterfront lifeguard services.

This position is responsible for:

·         supervising, developing aquatic staff and facilitating with staff training;

·         assisting with the pool operations and/or waterfront lifeguard/service;

·         providing administrative assistance and handling customer service inquiries; and,

·         assuming responsibility for facility operations as required.

The successful candidate will: be a high school graduate, have a minimum of 1 year of experience as a lifeguard & swimming instructor, knowledge of pool operations and supervisory experience. Microsoft Office Suite, RecStaff, and Activenet registration system knowledge would be considered an asset.

Required Licenses and Current Certificates include:

·         Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor;

·         National Lifeguard – Pool;

·         Standard First Aid, CPR Level C, and AED.

National Lifeguard – Waterfront and Lifesaving Instructor (LSI) would be considered an asset.

The successful candidate will be required to supply a police information check with vulnerable sector and a copy of their credentials. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Successful applicants will be required to attend a mandatory staff training on:

·        Tuesday, May 12, from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.

This position will run from May 12 – early September 2026

We want to thank all applicants, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

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