Jobs & Volunteer Opportunities

Are you passionate about water safety and making an impact in remote communities? The Lifesaving Society, BC & Yukon Branch is hiring instructors for a short-term summer contract. This role is perfect for certified Lifesaving Instructors (LSI) and/or National Lifeguards (NL) who want to help youth develop essential swimming, survival, and lifesaving skills. 

Instructors will deliver Swim to Survive and Bronze Medallion/Cross programming in remote areas of Vancouver Island over July and August. Working as part of a five-person team, instructors will travel to different communities to teach vital skills that support the Society’s mission of drowning prevention and lifesaving education. 

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.

White Rock Recreation and Culture is looking for contract instructors to teach a variety of
water safety, swimming, and lifesaving programs at West Best in White Rock, BC. The initial
program will be a White Rock Waterfront Lifesaving Club running Mondays 4:00-5:00pm July 7-28. Additional programs may be added as well based on instructor availability and interest.
This is a contracted position that reports directly to the Community Recreation Coordinator.

Sunshine Marina is seeking Lifeguards/Waterpark Aendants to supervise our inflatable Waterpark for the upcoming season. Lifeguards are an integral part of our operations. The role is physical with a solid dose of customer interaction that will keep any extrovert having fun. The ideal candidate has lifeguarding experience combined with a positive, keen attitude and a love for lake-life.

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 waterbased 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.

The Regional District of Nanaimo has an employment opportunity for two permanent part time Lifeguard/Instructor Level 2 at the Ravensong Aquatic Centre in Qualicum Beach. The successful candidate will assist in the creation, planning, organization, implementation and evaluation of aquatic programs and special events. Duties include leading and instructing a variety waterbased 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.

As a Lifeguard at the Fraser Valley Regional District, each week brings variety and purpose. You might be opening the pool for early morning swimmers, keeping a close eye on safety throughout the day, or wrapping up a busy evening shift. You’ll ensure a clean and welcoming environment, provide support to patrons, and maintain a strong safety presence at our 25m pool in the Dan Sharrers Aquatic Centre. If you’re certified, you’ll also be teaching swim lessons – helping participants build skills and confidence in the water. If you’re someone who thrives in a team environment, enjoys working with the public, and brings a positive attitude to every shift, this role is a great way to stay active and make a difference in your community.

The incumbent will be responsible for developing, promoting, implementing, administering, scheduling and evaluating aquatic programs. The Aquatic Coordinator will supervise a diverse team engaged in lifeguarding and instructional work, including budgeting and overseeing revenue and expenses.

This position works in the Eileen Dailly Aquatic Programs organizational unit. This is aquatic work in lifeguarding and instructing, on an assigned shift, at an indoor and/or outdoor aquatic facility. An employee of a position in this class performs a variety of operational, instructional, lifeguarding, janitorial and minor maintenance tasks in offering instructional and recreational aquatic programs for all age groups. A Lifeguard/Instructor – Aquatics performs these duties in accordance with established practices and procedures, exercising tact and firmness in dealing with all patrons. The more difficult or unusual matters are referred to a supervisor who checks and reviews work performance in terms of effectiveness of the aquatic programs and services rendered and in terms of conformance with established practices and procedures. Performs related work as required. Apply here

This position works in the Eileen Dailly Aquatic Programs organizational unit. This is aquatic work in lifeguarding and instructing, on an assigned shift, at an indoor and/or outdoor aquatic facility. An employee of a position in this class performs a variety of operational, instructional, lifeguarding, janitorial and minor maintenance tasks in offering instructional and recreational aquatic programs for all age groups. A Lifeguard/Instructor – Aquatics performs these duties in accordance with established practices and procedures, exercising tact and firmness in dealing with all patrons. The more difficult or unusual matters are referred to a supervisor who checks and reviews work performance in terms of effectiveness of the aquatic programs and services rendered and in terms of conformance with established practices and procedures. Performs related work as required.

Apply here

We are looking for a full-time sales & customer service person to join our company.

We are a small business that sells mechanical and deck equipment to public municipal pools across Canada. Our customer base is municipalities, CFB’s, YW/YMCA’s. We have been in business since 1974 and have an established & loyal customer and supplier base. A core sector of our business is swimming pool mechanical room equipment. Things like circulation pumps, chemical feed pumps, filters, chemical controllers, VFD’s UV systems etc.  Therefore, we are looking for somebody who either already has mechanical knowledge or experience and/or the aptitude to learn about this type of product to effectively promote, sell and support. The successful candidate should be coachable and have a strong desire to dig in and learn about the large variety of equipment we sell to become an effective and reliable member of our sales team.

Apply here