Posted 2 months ago
Aquatic Staff II - Full Time
@ City of Williams Lake
Williams Lake, British Columbia
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Overview
The City of Williams Lake is hiring a full-time Aquatic Staff II to perform lifeguard and swim instruction duties and light maintenance. The role pays $28.63 per hour plus benefits, with 37.5 hours per week including shift work and weekends per the Collective Agreement. Candidates need prior lifeguard or instructor experience and current lifesaving and first aid certifications.
Responsibilities:
- Lifeguard swims and respond to emergencies
- Teach swim lessons and LifeSaving Society programs
- Clean and disinfect washrooms and change rooms
- Complete records, time sheets and incident reports
- Lead and direct other aquatic staff
Requirements summary:
- Minimum 17 years of age
- Previous lifeguard or instructor experience
- CPR Level C or CPR Instructor
- Standard First Aid and AED certification
- Swim for Life Instructor certification (Lifesaving Society Instructor preferred)
- Thorough knowledge of water safety and lifesaving
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-14
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-15
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-15
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Hours per week | 37.5 |
| Schedule | day, evening, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | CPR Level C, Standard First Aid, AED, Swim for Life Instructor, Lifesaving Society Instructor, National Lifeguard Service Award |
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City of Williams Lake
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1 |
Job description
Position Vacant
Aquatic Staff II
Full Time
Competition 26-14
TITLE: Aquatic Staff II
DEPARTMENT: Community Services
CURRENT RATE OF PAY: $28.63 per hour plus benefits
HOURS OF WORK: 37.5 hours per week, shift work and weekends as required and pursuant to the Collective Agreement
POSITION: Union Affiliation
General Statement Of Duties
Performs both lifeguard and swim instruction duties. Performs light maintenance duties, as required.
Supervision
The incumbent is responsible to the Director of Community Services under the direction of the Aquatics Coordinator.
Major Duties And Responsibilities
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, thank you.
Aquatic Staff II
Full Time
Competition 26-14
TITLE: Aquatic Staff II
DEPARTMENT: Community Services
CURRENT RATE OF PAY: $28.63 per hour plus benefits
HOURS OF WORK: 37.5 hours per week, shift work and weekends as required and pursuant to the Collective Agreement
POSITION: Union Affiliation
General Statement Of Duties
Performs both lifeguard and swim instruction duties. Performs light maintenance duties, as required.
Supervision
The incumbent is responsible to the Director of Community Services under the direction of the Aquatics Coordinator.
Major Duties And Responsibilities
- Lifeguards all swims in an alert and conscientious manner ensuring the safety of patrons using the facility.
- Follows and executes facility Emergency Procedures using spine board, oxygen therapy equipment and AED unit as required. Follows established procedures.
- Completes related administrative forms and records, including Time Sheets, Log Books etc as required.
- Provides professional and courteous customer service to patrons. Enforces facility rules and policies in a positive manner. Ensures lane ropes and equipment is set up for the session.
- Cleans and disinfects washrooms, change rooms, showers and other areas of aquatic facilities and fitness facility. Performs janitorial and cleaning tasks as required.
- Works flexible and varied hours, including evenings, weekends, and split shifts, as may be necessary, to meet the requirements of the position.
- Reports accidents or injuries immediately to the Aquatic Coordinator and completes Incident Reports and or Work Safe BC reports.
- Detects and reports any hazardous conditions, practices and behaviours in the workplace.
- Assists in the planning and coordinating of a variety of special events and programs.
- Participates in regular in-service training and provides support for other aquatic staff. Demonstrates a thorough understanding of Facility Emergency Procedures.
- Teaches and evaluates a variety of swim lessons, Preschool, children and youth, along with, Adult lessons and LifeSaving Society programs. Prepares methodical lesson plans; ensures classes are taught to accepted standards and completes required candidate evaluations prior to deadlines.
- Teaches private and semi-private lessons and completes records.
- Complies with the Recreation Department’s safety program to ensure that WorkSafe BC and other legislative requirements are met.
- Works flexible and varied hours, including evenings, weekends, and split shifts, as may be necessary, to meet the requirements of the position.
- Provides leadership and direction to other staff. Ensures that assigned tasks are completed and that staff on duty adhere to departmental policies, practices, and procedures.
- Reports to maintenance any reported or suspected water chemistry, mechanical or cleanliness problems.
- Performs other related duties as required.
- Minimum 17 years of age.
- Previous Lifeguard and/or Instructor experience.
- Current Certificates
- CPR Level C or CPR Instructor
- Recognized Standard First Aid Certification
- AED Certification
- Swim for Life Instructor
- Lifesaving Society Instructor (preferred)
- Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard Service Award (Pool Option)
- Workplace BC Level One First Aid
- Thorough knowledge of lifesaving, water safety, resuscitation, first aid and pool life guarding policies, procedures and techniques.
- Ability to supervise and scan the activities of large groups of facility users in and around the swimming pools.
- Exercises courtesy, tact, and diplomacy with the general public and co-workers
- Demonstrated ability to instruct and relate effectively with pupils of all ages and physical abilities
- Maintains a high level of personal fitness.
- Practices and maintains skills and recertifies awards prior to their expiry dates.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, thank you.
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