Jump to:
A job in aquatic recreation is a rewarding investment in yourself, your future, and your community. This exciting field is filled with opportunities for self-development and career advancement. Whether you are a first time lifeguard or an experienced aquatics professional, you are sure to find fulfillment in keeping people safe at pools and waterfronts.
Looking to post a job on our job board? Email us the PDF of the job description to support@lifesaving.bc.ca
- Location: Burnaby, BC
- Type: Full-time, Permanent
- Closing Date: Open until filled – applications are accepted on a rolling basis
The Lifesaving Society, BC & Yukon Branch is seeking a Member Services Representative to join our team. The Member Services Representative will provide a high level of customer service through effective communication, efficient awards certification processing, and positive representation of the Society as the first point of contact for the general public.
Apply Now- Location: Victoria
- Type: Regular Part-time
- Closing Date: Oct 16, 2025
West Shore Parks & Recreation is looking for enthusiastic, outgoing lifeguards to join our aquatics team! Help keep our pool safe, welcoming, and full of fun. Enjoy flexible hours, a supportive team, and an inclusive environment where you can make a real difference. As a key member of our aquatics crew, you’ll supervise pool users, lead engaging swim lessons for all ages, respond confidently to emergencies, and deliver top-notch customer service. You’ll also help keep our facilities clean, stocked, and running smoothly ensuring every guest has a safe and enjoyable experience.
Apply Now- Location: North Vancouver
- Type:
- Closing Date: 28-Oct-2025
Join Our Team at ArtquaSwim Swimming School!
ArtquaSwim Swimming School in North Vancouver is actively seeking passionate and patient certified swimming instructors to inspire young learners. We value educators who are dedicated to teaching children and hold Lifeguard and Swimming Instructor certifications.
We offer a competitive wage ranging from $26 to $35 per hour, seeking candidates aged 15 and above.
If you have a love for swimming and a commitment to nurturing young swimmers, we would love to hear from you!
Please send your application or any inquiries to lessons@artquaswim.ca.
- Location: North Vancouver
- Type: Auxiliary
- Closing Date: January 16, 2025
If you are passionate about aquatics and looking for a great place to work, North Vancouver Recreation and Culture wants you! We are currently looking for enthusiastic and energetic individuals to provide swimming lessons and lifeguarding duties at any of our four pool locations.
Apply Now- Location: Courtenay, BC
- Type: Part-time (8 hours/week)
- Closing Date: Until filled
Beaufort Association for Inclusion in Action provides community inclusion day programs for adults who are neurodiverse, located in downtown Courtenay. We are looking for a compassionate, caring person who is skilled and patient when providing support in a team setting to one of our Participants while at local swimming pools.
- Location: Nanaimo, BC
- Type: Casual/External
- Closing Date: Ongoing
The Regional District of Nanaimo is seeking casual Lifeguard/Instructors Level I and 2 at the Ravensong Aquatic Centre in Qualicum Beach. The successful candidates will assist in the creation, planning, organization, implementation and evaluation of aquatic programs and special events. Duties include leading and instructing a variety water-based exercise classes (i.e., Aquafit), enforcing pool rules and pool safety for the public, routine preventative maintenance and safety checks, implementation of the facility’s emergency response program, providing first aid services and supporting office staff.
- Location: North Vancouver
- Type: Auxiliary
- Closing Date: Open until filled
You will be delivering excellent customer service, which involves supporting pool staff with a variety of routine tasks to assist patrons accessing North Vancouver Recreation & Culture (NVRC) Aquatic services. You are reliable, responsive to customer needs, and excellent at building relationships.
Apply Now- Location: Burnaby
- Type: Regular part-time
- Closing Date: Open until filled
This position works in the Edmonds Community Centre Aquatic Services organizational unit. This position encompasses both lifeguarding duties and high-quality swim instruction on an assigned shift, at Edmonds Community Centre. Our Lifeguard Instructors ensure the safety of swimmers utilizing the aquatic facility, provide a safe and clean environment, and engage with a diverse client base to provide exceptional customer service. We are looking for Lifeguard Instructors to educate on pool rules; perform minor maintenance tasks; provide first aid treatment; lead instructional and recreational aquatic programs for all age ranges and to provide information to the public regarding swimmer progress and instructional evaluation techniques. Performs related work as required.
Apply Now- Location: Burnaby
- Type: Regular part-time
- Closing Date: Open until filled
This position works in the Edmonds Community Centre Aquatic Services organizational unit. This position encompasses both lifeguarding duties and high-quality swim instruction on an assigned shift, at Edmonds Community Centre. Our Lifeguard Instructors ensure the safety of swimmers utilizing the aquatic facility, provide a safe and clean environment, and engage with a diverse client base to provide exceptional customer service. We are looking for Lifeguard Instructors to educate on pool rules; perform minor maintenance tasks; provide first aid treatment; lead instructional and recreational aquatic programs for all age ranges and to provide information to the public regarding swimmer progress and instructional evaluation techniques. Performs related work as required.
Apply Now- Location: Burnaby
- Type: Regular full-time
- Closing Date: Open until filled
This position works in the Edmonds Community Centre Aquatic Services organizational unit. This position encompasses both lifeguarding duties and high-quality swim instruction on an assigned shift, at Edmonds Community Centre. Our Lifeguard Instructors ensure the safety of swimmers utilizing the aquatic facility, provide a safe and clean environment, and engage with a diverse client base to provide exceptional customer service. We are looking for Lifeguard Instructors to educate on pool rules; perform minor maintenance tasks; provide first aid treatment; lead instructional and recreational aquatic programs for all age ranges and to provide information to the public regarding swimmer progress and instructional evaluation techniques. Performs related work as required.
Apply Now- Location: CRD
- Type: Auxiliary
- Closing Date: Oct 24, 2025
This position assists in the planning, delivery, promotion and evaluation of aquatic instructional and public programs. The Recreation Program Assistant works closely with staff in the delivery of efficient and effective aquatic programs and services.
Apply Now- Location: Burnaby
- Type: Temporary full-time until May 24, 2026
- Closing Date: Open until filled
This position works in the Eileen Dailly Aquatic Programs organizational unit. This is recreational work of an administrative and supervisory nature in managing the operations of Eileen Dailly Pool as well as programming. Responsibilities include developing, coordinating, participating in and directing recreational programs and services to meet the needs and requirements of the complex and areas served. The Recreation Centre Supervisor 1 plans, assigns, checks and supervises the work of regular and auxiliary staff engaged in recreational tasks, and hires, trains and develops staff seasonally and as required; prepares budgets, monitors expenditures; prepares and maintains a variety of records, reports, correspondence statements and related data; directs facility rental and registration procedures; promotes and maintains effective working relationship with a variety of internal and external contacts, publicizes and promotes center programs and services; prepares and delivers talks to groups, schools, committees and others as required; assists in developing operating policies and regulations and establishes and implements new and improved work methods and procedures to ensure for the efficient and economical operations.
Apply Now
Find Joy and Fulfillment in Your Work
In recreational aquatics, starting as a lifeguard or swim instructor can lead to roles like aquatics program coordinator or facility manager. This path offers both career growth and the fulfillment of promoting enjoyable, beneficial activities and seeing personal improvement in participants.
Promote Health and Wellness
Promote physical health by encouraging participation in activities that enhance cardiovascular fitness, strength, and overall well-being.
Develop Lifesaving Skills for Your Community
Teach essential skills, such as swimming, first aid, water safety, and lifesaving, and enhance public safety around water bodies.
Build Strong Community Bonds
Recreational aquatics professionals work closely with the community, fostering a sense of camaraderie and teamwork.
About Us
We are the Experts!
The Lifesaving Society Canada is recognized as Canada’s lifeguarding experts and one of the 5 leading agencies in providing first aid. Annually, over 1.5 million Canadians participate in our swimming, lifesaving, lifeguarding, first aid, and leadership programs.
Lifeliner
Sign up for our Lifeliner newsletter and keep up to date with exciting events at the Lifesaving Society BC & Yukon branch.