Senior Aquatic Worker - Salt Spring Island Aquatic

Job summary

This position involves delivering public aquatic programs, providing instruction, and acting as a team leader to guide staff. The incumbent is responsible for maintaining facility safety, pool chemistry, and providing administrative support.

Job details

Req ID: 2019 Business Unit: Electoral Area Services Division: Salt Spring Island Administration Regular / Auxiliary: Regular Job Type: Part-Time Pay Grade: CAN/05/02/J06 Rate of Pay: $33.71 - $33.71 per hour Hours of Work: 27 hours weekly; including days, evenings and weekends (.68 FTE) Posting Date: September 24, 2026 Closing Date: October 16, 2026 Summary This position assists in the delivery of public aquatic programs and instruction. Employees are expected to be conversant with emergency procedures and able to respond accordingly. The incumbent is knowledgeable of the aquatic facility's rules and regulations while maintaining a cooperative and positive relationship with the public. This position acts as a team leader and requires sound communication and judgement as well as the ability to provide guidance and direction to staff. This position requires the ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings.Key Duties & Responsibilities Lifeguards and instructs as required. Assists with the organization of instructional swim programs for all age groups. Assists with orientation and training of aquatic staff. Provides guidance and direction to staff. Ensures facility policies, procedures and regulations are implemented. Assists with the delivery and maintenance of volunteer programs. Liaises with members of the public to create a positive and safe environment while ensuring rules and regulations are maintained. Maintains first aid and program supply inventories. Assists with the coordination and implementation of special events. Maintains routine administrative information. Performs routine pool water tests and records daily readings. Maintains pool chemistry as directed. Provides counter and phone reception services as needed Follows all policies, procedures and standards of the CRD Performs other related duties as required.Additional Information Able to work flexible hours to meet operational needs, including weekends, days and evenings.Key Skills & Abilities Excellent communication (verbal and written), interpersonal and customer service skills. Basic knowledge of aquatics programming requirements. Strong MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook and SharePoint skills. Thorough knowledge and understanding of WorkSafeBC practices/protocols, Workers' Compensation Act and OHS Regulations and other relevant safety statutes. Strong organizational skills, including the ability to work under pressure, prioritize work and to set and meet deadlines. Strong ability to establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships. Strong ability to work effectively in a team environment and individually with minimal supervision. Strong proficiency and experience with registration and booking software, PerfectMind preferred.Qualifications High School Graduation Some directly related experience Certifications NL Pool Option Standard First Aid and CPR-C Water Safety Instructor Pool Operator Certificate Level 1 Lifesaving Society Instructor National Lifeguard Certificate Aquatic Fitness Instructor Certification (BCRPA or equivalent) or willing to obtain Acceptable criminal record check. The applicant/incumbent is required to undergo a criminal record check to work in this position and to report to their supervisor if any criminal charges are laid against them that may be related to their employment. Valid BC Driver's Licence APPLICATIONSTo apply for this exciting opportunity, please click "Apply now" to submit your resume and covering letter online.We welcome all qualified applicants to apply and may consider a combination of experience, education and/or training where possible. We value the diversity of the people we hire and serve. In our commitment to bring differing perspectives to our workplace, and to deliver the best possible service to our customers, we encourage and welcome applications from all people with diverse backgrounds, abilities, and lived experiences. Please let us know if you require an accommodation during the application and selection process. Your confidential request can be sent to careers@crd.bc.caThe Capital Regional District wishes to thank you for your interest and advises that only those candidates under active consideration will be contacted.

What you’ll do

This position involves delivering public aquatic programs, providing instruction, and acting as a team leader to guide staff. The incumbent is responsible for maintaining facility safety, pool chemistry, and providing administrative support.

Requirements

Candidates must possess high school graduation and relevant aquatic certifications including National Lifeguard, CPR-C, and Water Safety Instructor. Strong communication skills and the ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends are required.

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• First Aid · Preferred
• Administrative Support · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• SharePoint · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Team Leadership · Preferred
• Microsoft Outlook · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Lifeguarding
• Aquatic instruction
• Team leadership
• Communication
• Customer service
• Pool chemistry maintenance
• First aid
• CPR-C
• Water safety instruction
• Facility management
• Administrative support
• MS Word
• Excel
• PowerPoint
• Outlook
• SharePoint
• Supply Inventory
• Water Safety Instructor Certification
• Lifeguard Certification
• Organizational Skills
• Ability To Meet Deadlines
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
• First Aid Certification
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• First Aid
• Chemistry
• Customer Service
• Emergency Procedures
• Fitness Training
• Leadership
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft SharePoint
• Workers' Compensation
• Registration
• Coordinating
• Prioritization

Job areas

• Sports & Recreation
• Government & Public Sector
• Customer Service & Support
• Administrative
• Associate Aquatics Director
• Lifeguard
• Protective Services Workers Not Elsewhere Classified
• Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers

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