Lifeguard or Aquatic Instructor II/Lifeguard (Expression of Interest)

Competition Number: Expression of Interest (Employees Only)

Category: Recreation and Community Services

Job Title: Lifeguard or Aquatic Instructor II/Lifeguard (Expression of Interest)

Department: Parks, Recreation and Community Services - Recreation - Gordon Head Recreation Centre

Position Type: Temporary Casual Position - Up to 4 months (CUPE Local 2011)

Salary: $26.55/hour plus 15% in lieu of benefits

Posted Date: January 3, 2025

Last Modified: January 3, 2025, 11:20 am

Status: Open Until Filled

Description:

This is an Expression of Interest for Employees Only:  You must be a current employee of the District of Saanich to be considered.

Hours of work: All or part of one or more of the following shifts…

  • Mondays:
    • 8:00am – 1:00pm: January 13 – February 10, 2025
  • Tuesdays:
    • 1:00 – 3:00pm: Until March 11, 2025
    • *2:00 – 5:30pm: January 14 – February 4, 2025
  • Wednesdays:
    • 5:45am – 1:00pm: January 15 – February 5, 2025
  • Thursdays:
    • *6:00pm – 10:30pm: January 16 – February 6, 2025
  • Fridays:
    • *2:00pm – 5:00pm: January 17 – February 7, 2025
    • 5:30pm – 10:30pm: January 17 – February 7, 2025
    • 6:00pm – 9:00pm: Until March 14, 2025
    • 6:30pm – 10:00pm: Until March 14, 2025

*NOTE: These shifts require an Aquatic Instructor II / Lifeguard as they take place during lesson periods. They are scheduled as lifeguard shifts, but lifeguards may need to get in the water to teach in the event of multiple instructor absences that have not been covered. Lifeguard only staff from SCP are not eligible for these shifts unless they also hold a current Swim Instructor award. 

Description of work/program:

Gordon Head Recreation Centre is seeking temporary lifeguards and/or Aquatic Instructor II / Lifeguards to assist with pool supervision for up to four months beginning in the Winter 2025 scheduling period. Required qualifications include:

  • Current National Lifeguard Pool (or Waterpark) option award
  • Current Standard First Aid with CPR/AED Level C award
  • Grade 10
  • Minimum 16 years of age
  • Aquatic Instructor II / Lifeguard: Above plus a current Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor award.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered. Employment is subject to provision of a satisfactory Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Check (PIC-VS) no older than 6 months.

Interested employees are asked to contact Jonathan Noone (Program Technician – GHRC Aquatics) via email at Jonathan.noone@saanich.ca and include the following information: 

Name
Contact information
Position of interest

Availability for the shifts above
Relevant experience & certifications
Current supervisor’s name

Important Information:

The District of Saanich is recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers for 2024. As an equitable and inclusive employer, we value the diversity of people to best represent the community we serve and provide excellent services to our citizens. We strive to attract and retain passionate and talented individuals of all backgrounds, demographics, and life experiences.  If you require any adjustments to enable participation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact in confidence accessibilityHR@saanich.ca. 

Documents:

Job Description for Aquatic Instructor II Lifeguard [PDF - 66 KB] and Lifeguard [PDF - 83 KB].

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