Posted 7 months ago
Aquatic Supervisor
@ City of Nanaimo
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Overview
The City of Nanaimo is hiring a permanent full-time Aquatic Supervisor to lead lifeguard and instructor staff on deck and handle basic team administration. The role requires Grade 12, multiple lifeguard and instructor certifications and at least 2 years as a lifeguard/instructor. Pay is $35.06 per hour rising to $36.91, for a 40-hour week including evenings and weekends, under a CUPE bargaining unit.
Pay:
$35.06–$36.91 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Provide shift supervision of lifeguard/instructors
- Provide on-deck direction and support to staff
- Monitor work and ensure established standards are met
- Deliver training to aquatics staff
- Perform basic administrative functions for the aquatics team
Requirements summary:
- Completion of Grade 12
- National Lifeguard Certification (Pool Option) and Lifesaving Swim Instructor Certification
- CPR C, Pool Operators I, Lifesaving Instructor
- One advanced aquatics training course or equivalent
- Valid Basic First Aid certification
- Minimum 2 years as a Lifeguard/Instructor
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Source type not verified · nanaimo
- Employer posting date
- 2026-04-14
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-05
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Sales |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Schedule | day, evening, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | National Lifeguard Certification (Pool Option), Lifesaving Swim Instructor Certification, CPR C, Pool Operators I, Lifesaving Instructor, Basic First Aid |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Education | High school (required) |
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City of Nanaimo
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 20 |
Job Summary
The City of Nanaimo is seeking a permanent full-time Aquatic Supervisor. Under the supervision of the Manager, Aquatics in conjunction with the Recreation Coordinators - Aquatics, the incumbent provides shift supervision of Lifeguard/Instructors, training, and performs basic administrative functions relating to the Aquatics Team. This is a leadership position providing on deck direction and support to lifeguard and instructional staff by monitoring work and ensuring established standards are met.
Duties and Responsibilities
Please see the job description PDF below.
Requirements
Applicants must have the following qualifications:
- Completion of Grade 12
- Lifeguard/Instructor certifications including National Lifeguard Certification (Pool Option), Lifesaving Swim Instructor Certification, CPR “C”, Pool Operators I, Lifesaving Instructor
- One advanced aquatics training course such as Lifesaving Trainer, National Lifeguard Instructor, First Aid Instructor, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Valid Basic First Aid certification
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Lifeguard/Instructor
Compensation and Benefits
This is a CUPE bargaining unit position based on a 40-hour work week, and subject to Article 1(d) - Probationary Period as set out in the Union Collective Agreement. The hourly wage is $35.06, increasing to $36.91 after 60 working days (Jan 2026 Rates). Set hours as determined which may be rotated through the full-time team. Hours of work will be 40 hours per week including evening and weekend shifts. Shortlisted applicants may be required to undergo a criminal record check and/or a verification of their education credentials.
Comments
To apply for this opportunity, please submit a resume and cover letter (.docx or PDF file format) to [email protected] referencing the specific competition 26-35 by the application deadline.
The City of Nanaimo is an inclusive employer that values diversity and invites applications from all qualified individuals who are legally entitled to work in Canada. We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. If shortlisted for the role and need an accommodation within the hiring process, we would be pleased to discuss how best to accommodate your needs.
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