jobs & Volunteer Opportunities

• Location: North Vancouver
• Type: Auxiliary
• Closing Date: March 20, 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.

• Location: Armstrong Spallumcheen, BC
• Type: Regular full-time unionized
• Closing Date: May 7, 2026

Reporting to the Armstrong Spallumcheen Parks and Recreation General Manager, the Coordinator is responsible for the planning, coordination, delivery, and evaluation of aquatic and recreation programs. This position assists with seasonal aquatic operations, fitness room, staff/contractor scheduling, program development, safety standards, and customer service while ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations and best practices. In addition, this position provides backup support to Recreation Clerk(s) by assisting with program registrations, admissions, and front-counter services during peak periods, staff absences, or operational needs.

• Location: Golden, BC
• Type: Temporary – Part time seasonal
• Closing Date: May 7, 2026

Under daily leadership and supervision, the position is responsible for the safe, effective instruction of swim lessons and lifeguarding at the Golden Municipal Swimming Pool as well as routine facility maintenance, public relations, and program registration

• Location: Golden, BC
• Type: Temporary – Part time seasonal
• Closing Date: May 7, 2026

Under the daily leadership and supervision of the Recreation Services Coordinator – Aquatics Lead, this position supports the safe and effective operation of the Golden Municipal Swimming Pool. The role combines aquatic duties—including lifeguarding, swim instruction, and facility maintenance—with administrative and leadership responsibilities that assist in the day-to-day coordination of aquatic programs and staff. This position plays a key role in maintaining communication among the aquatic team, supporting scheduling and lesson administration, responding to staff and patron inquiries, and ensuring that facility operations run smoothly in the absence of the Coordinator.

• Location: Golden, BC
• Type: Temporary full-time
• Closing Date: May 7, 2026

Reporting to the Manager of Recreation Services, the position co-ordinates and leads day to day operations, bookings, and programing at key municipal recreation facilities. The position includes supervising and scheduling staff (and volunteers), being accountable for operating within a budget, and tracking the visitation and successes of the department. The position’s efforts are focused on being the lead for facility bookings and programming and municipally operated facilities and assisting the Aquatics Lead in other duties.

• Location: Vancouver, BC
• Type: Part-time
• Closing Date: May 31, 2026

UBC Aquatic Centre Day Camps are looking for Summer (Monday, June 29th – Friday, August 28th) Aquatic Daycamp Leaders who have experience working with children (ages 7 to 14 years) in a camp setting with specialty interests in either Aquatics or General Sports. Camps run between 9am and 4pm for a 6 hour day. This position requires leaders to be wet and in the water directly supervising and engaging campers. Instructors will be responsible for: program implementation, supervising groups of youth (ages 7-14 years), teaching swimming skills, delivering recreational activities for children in the water, outside and in the classroom, and assisting with the organization of games and activities.

• Location: Burnaby, BC
• Type: Regular part-time
• Closing Date: Until filled (posted April 17)

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.

• Location: Burnaby, BC
• Type: Regular part-time
• Closing Date: Until filled (posted April 17)

This position works in the Edmonds Community Centre Aquatic Services 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.

• Location: Ashcroft, BC
• Type: Seasonal
• Closing Date: Until filled (posted April 10)

The Swim Instructor is responsible for delivering engaging, safe, and effective swim lessons to participants of various ages and abilities. This role also includes full lifeguard duties to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all pool patrons. Duties include instructing lessons, supervising the pool area, responding to emergencies, enforcing pool rules, providing first aid, performing basic pool maintenance (including chemical testing and cleaning), janitorial services, and assisting with concession services such as admissions, sales, and swim lesson registration. Work may be performed in various weather conditions.

• Location: Ashcroft, BC
• Type: Seasonal
• Closing Date: Until filled (posted April 10)

Lifeguards are responsible for ensuring the safety and enjoyment of all pool patrons. Duties include monitoring the pool area, responding to emergencies, enforcing pool rules, providing first aid, performing basic pool maintenance (including chemical testing and cleaning), janitorial cleaning, and assisting with concession services such as admissions, sales, and swim lesson registration. Work may be performed in various weather conditions

• Location: Kelowna and West Kelowna
• Type: Contract
• Closing Date: Until filled (posted March 30)

If you’re a certified swim instructor who loves the water and cares about technique and student progress, but feels limited by low wages, crowded public pools, or inflexible employment models, this opportunity may be the right fit. WETS is seeking independent contractors to provide swim instruction in the Kelowna and West Kelowna area. This is a professional, part-time contract opportunity for instructors seeking scheduling flexibility, a focused teaching environment, and compensation that reflects their skills.

• 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.