jobs & Volunteer Opportunities

• Location: Maple Ridge
• Type: Auxiliary
• Closing Date: August 23, 2026

The City of Maple Ridge is looking for passionate and dedicated Auxiliary Lifeguard/Instructors to join our team and help foster a fun and safe environment at our indoor and outdoor aquatic recreation facilities. In this role, you’ll provide exceptional lifeguarding and instructional services to individuals of all ages and skill levels, ensuring their safety and enjoyment in the water.

With a solid understanding of water safety and a strong sense of responsibility, you’ll proactively maintain safety standards while engaging with guests in a professional, approachable manner. Additionally, you will assist with routine facility maintenance and refer any complex issues to your supervisor. If you’re eager to make a positive impact and thrive in a dynamic, community-oriented role, we encourage you to apply!

• Location: Hinton
• Type: Full-time permanent unionized position
• Closing Date: August 24, 2026

Responsible for assigning & directing the daily operation of the Aquatic area as outlined by the Aquatic Supervisor. For more information, see the attached job description, or visit www.hinton.ca/jobs

• Location: Kamloops
• Type: Permanent, on-call
• Closing Date: August 25, 2026

Looking for an exciting and rewarding job that lets you stay active, help others, and be part of a fantastic team? The City of Kamloops is hiring a permanent, on-call Lifeguard to join our vibrant crew of aquatics professionals and yes, you’ll also get to teach swimming lessons!

As a Lifeguard, you’ll be at the heart of our aquatic facilities, keeping swimmers safe and sharing essential water safety and swim skills with people of all ages. Whether you’re watching over a busy pool deck or guiding a toddler through their first swim class, you’ll be making a real impact in our community.

• Location: North Vancouver
• Type: Auxiliary
• Closing Date: November 12, 2026

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.

You are a team player committed to community. You are courteous and effective with the public and enjoy working with a diverse group of people. You ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for our customers by providing swimming lessons and lifeguarding. Your strong communication skills will help you when instructing aquatic programs to all ages and special community groups. You are able to provide safety supervision for all swimmers and first aid when required. Your responsibilities also include monitoring pool chemistry and ensuring that pool areas and change rooms are kept clean.

• 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.