Posted 22 days ago
Advanced Aquatic Instructor
@ City of Surrey
British Columbia
Overview
The City of Surrey is hiring three auxiliary Advanced Aquatic Instructors to lead Aquatic Leadership courses, including Swim Instructor, National Lifeguard and recertification programs. The work involves teaching youth and adult participants at various City of Surrey facilities, promoting water safety and mentoring future instructors and lifeguards. Hourly pay is $37.00 plus 8.2% in lieu of benefits and vacation, with evening and weekend availability required.
Pay:
$37 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Teach Aquatic Leadership courses, including Swim Instructor and National Lifeguard programs
- Deliver instruction to youth and adult participants
- Promote water safety and leadership development
- Create a positive, inclusive learning environment
- Support participants pursuing instructor and lifeguard certification
Requirements summary:
- Current Standard First Aid with CPR-C and AED
- Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor Trainer or National Lifeguard Instructor certification
- Availability to work evenings and weekends
- Ability to work at various City of Surrey facilities
- Experience delivering aquatic or certification-based programs preferred
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-16
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-16
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-23
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Education |
| Schedule | evening, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | Standard First Aid with CPR-C and AED, Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor Trainer, Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard Instructor |
| Background checks | vulnerable sector |
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City of Surrey
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We are one of the fastest growing, culturally diverse cities in Canada. We are a forward thinking, globally recognized leader in building vibrant, sustainable communities through technology and innovation. Our combination of entrepreneurial approach, big city resources, and remarkable growth have given us opportunities to build an inclusive and sustainable city where people can live, work and play. Social Media Terms of Use:
- LinkedIn followers
- 41,038
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 2,367
- Reported office locations
- 13450 104 Avenue, Surrey, British Columbia V3T 1V8, CA
- 6651 148 St, Surrey, British Columbia, CA
- 9353 160 St, Surrey, British Columbia, CA
- 2336 166 St, Surrey, British Columbia, CA
- Other recorded names
- City of Surrey
- Specialties
- City Government
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We are one of the fastest growing, culturally diverse cities in Canada. We are a forward thinking, globally recognized leader in building vibrant, sustainable communities through technology and innovation. Our combination of entrepreneurial approach, big city resources, and remarkable growth have given us opportunities to build an inclusive and sustainable city where people can live, work and play. Social Media…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Government Administration |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Surrey, British Columbia |
| Organization type | Government Agency |
| Year founded | 1879 |
| Specialties | City Government |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 18 |
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Overview
As one of the fastest growing cities in Canada, City of Surrey is a globally recognized leader in building vibrant, sustainable communities through technology and innovation. City of Surrey employees are talented innovators, inspired by meaningful work and the opportunity to drive our city and their careers forward. Build a City. Build a Future at the City of Surrey.
Employment Status
Instructor - Auxiliary
Scope
The City of Surrey's Recreation Division is committed to building healthy communities where people of all ages can be active and engaged for life. We are seeking knowledgeable and enthusiastic aquatic professionals to deliver Aquatic Leadership programs that support the development of future instructors and lifeguards.
As an Advanced Aquatic Instructor, you will lead certification and recertification courses while creating a positive and engaging learning environment that promotes water safety, leadership, and skill development.
Responsibilities
As an Advanced Aquatic Instructor, you will:
- Independently instruct Aquatic Leadership courses, including Swim Instructor, National Lifeguard, and related recertification programs.
- Deliver engaging and effective instruction to youth and adult participants.
- Promote water safety and leadership development through high-quality instruction.
- Create a positive, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
- Provide excellent customer service while interacting with participants and facility users.
- Support and inspire participants pursuing instructor and lifeguard certification.
- Perform related duties as required.
Qualifications
Successful candidates will have:
- Strong leadership, instructional, and organizational skills.
- The ability to teach youth and adult learners in a variety of settings.
- Availability to work evenings and weekends.
- The ability to work at various City of Surrey facilities.
- Current certification in:
- Standard First Aid with CPR-C & AED
- Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor Trainer; or
- Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard Instructor
Preference may be given to candidates with:
- Experience delivering Aquatic Leadership or certification-based programs,
- Experience teaching or mentoring youth and adult learners.
- Demonstrated customer service experience in recreation or aquatic environments.
Other Information
Number of Job Openings: 3
Hourly Rate: $37.00 + 8.2% in lieu of benefits and vacation
Conditions of Employment
This position requires completion of a Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Check.
Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.
Closing Date
This job will be posted until November 6, 2026.
Our Values
Integrity - Service - Teamwork - Innovation - Community
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