Posted 28 days ago
Recreation Instructor (Aquatics)
@ City of Burnaby
British Columbia
Overview
City of Burnaby is hiring a contract Recreation Instructor in Aquatics to teach lifesaving, swim instruction and first aid courses at several city pools and recreation centres. Pay is $42.03 per hour plus 4% in lieu of benefits. Shifts vary with the course, up to 8 hours, from 7:00 AM to 11:30 PM any day of the week including holidays.
Pay:
$42.03 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Teach Lifesaving Instructor, Swim Instructor and National Lifeguard courses
- Teach Standard First Aid and re-certification clinics
- Assist with in-service training for lifeguards and instructors
Requirements summary:
- Current Lifesaving Society instructor credential (SI Trainer, LSI Trainer, National Lifeguard Instructor or First Aid Instructor)
- Valid BC Class 5 licence an asset
- Ability to work early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-09
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-10
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-15
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Hospitality & tourism |
| Schedule | day, evening, holidays, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Outdoors |
| Position | Mostly standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor Trainer, Lifesaving Society Lifesaving Instructor Trainer, Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard Instructor, Lifesaving Society First Aid Instructor, Class 5 |
| Driver’s licence | preferred |
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City of Burnaby
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Burnaby is a great place to live, learn, work and play. We are committed to strengthening our overall well-being and growing into the future as a liveable, vibrant and sustainable community. Burnaby works to facilitate an engaged and active citizenry, a healthy economy and a real respect for the natural environment. It was voted by Maclean’s Magazine as the “Best Run City in Canada!” If you're an exceptional team player who is looking for meaningful challenges and a great place to live, work and grow, contact us today. Let's get to work making Burnaby the best it can be! Get the 98.6 km squared office at: www.burnaby.ca/careers Photo credit: Kenny Louie
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- 4949 Canada Way, Burnaby, BC, V5G1M2, CA
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Burnaby is a great place to live, learn, work and play. We are committed to strengthening our overall well-being and growing into the future as a liveable, vibrant and sustainable community. Burnaby works to facilitate an engaged and active citizenry, a healthy economy and a real respect for the natural environment. It was voted by Maclean’s Magazine as the “Best Run City in Canada!” If you're an exceptional team…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Government Administration |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | BC, V5G1M2 |
| Organization type | Government Agency |
| Year founded | 1892 |
| Specialties | Municipal Government Organization |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 27 |
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Do you enjoy working with the public as a role model in a fun and friendly manner? Are you passionate about teaching water safety? We’re actively recruiting Recreation Instructors in Aquatics to join our team.
Duties of a Recreation Instructor in Aquatics include instructing Aquatic Leadership and Lifesaving courses such as Lifesaving Instructor (LSI), Swim Instructor (SI), National Lifeguard - Pool Option, Standard First Aid and any related re-certification clinics. Other responsibilities can include possibly assisting with in-service training for existing Lifeguard/Instructor staff and performing other related duties as required.
Applicants must have one of the following and must be current at time of application:
1. Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor Trainer
2. Lifesaving Society Lifesaving Instructor Trainer
3. Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard Instructor
4. Lifesaving Society First Aid Instructor
A valid Class 5 License for the Province of British Columbia is considered an asset.
Pay Rate: $42.03 per hour + 4% in lieu of benefits
Location: Eileen Dailly Pool, Fred Randall Pool, Bonsor Recreation Centre, MacPherson Outdoor Pool, Kensington Outdoor Pool, Robert Burnaby Outdoor Pool, Central Outdoor Pool, and when built: Cameron Community Centre and Burnaby Lake Aquatic Centre.
Hours of work: This is a Contract Instructor position, the hours and shifts of work may vary based on the course being taught. Shifts may be up to 8 hours in length, starting as early as 7:00 AM and ending as late as 11:30 PM, Monday to Sunday. Shifts may be scheduled on weekdays, weekends, and holidays.
Please apply online at www.burnaby.ca/careers. This competition will remain open until it is filled.
Copies of relevant professional certificates, degrees, or tickets will be required at the time of the interview. Please contact People and Culture at 604-294-7303 if you do not receive a confirmation email within one hour of submitting your application online at www.burnaby.ca/careers. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
We respectfully acknowledge that the City of Burnaby is located on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), and kʷikʷəƛ̓əm Peoples (Kwikwetlem). Each Nation has distinct histories and distinct traditional territories that fully or partially encompass the city. We encourage you to learn more about the Host Nations whose ancestors have occupied and used these lands, including parts of present-day Burnaby, for thousands of years. We are grateful to be on this territory as we dedicate ourselves to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects our vibrant community and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds, genders, ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences.
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