Aquatics Specialty Instructor (Casual)

Job summary

Provide instruction and supervision for specialty aquatic programs, ensuring participant safety. Monitor pool conditions, maintain equipment and pool-area cleanliness, and prepare lesson plans and evaluations.

Job details

Organization City of Dawson Creek Region British Columbia Application Deadline October 18, 2026 Type Casual Category Parks & recreation Twitter Facebook Linkedin Send Save Print Description Department: Community Services - Aquatics Internal Posting Date: September 18, 2026 Internal Closing Date: October 01, 2026 External Posting Date: October 02, 2026 External Closing Date: October 18, 2026 2026 Hourly Rate: $36.39 after probation Hours of Work: Casual/On-Call Competition No.: 2026-66 The City of Dawson Creek invites applications for casual Aquatics Specialty Instructors. Under the general direction of the Aquatics Manager or designate the Aquatics Specialty Instructor is responsible for providing instruction and supervision for programs such as Fitness, Synchro, Lifesaving Swim Lessons, and Diving while ensuring the safety of all participants. The role also involves monitoring and recording pool conditions, maintaining equipment readiness for both regular and emergency use, and upholding good housekeeping standards in all pool areas. Additionally, the instructor will prepare lesson plans and evaluations in advance to ensure effective program delivery. What You’ll Do Provide instruction, supervision and ensures safety for swimming and other aquatic programs in the specialty area of Fitness, Synchro, Swim Lessons and Diving. Monitor and records pool conditions when necessary. Ensure that all necessary equipment is in good working order and ready for immediate or emergency use. Maintain good housekeeping in all areas of the pool & prepare lesson plans and evaluations. Requirements Requirements: Completion of Instructor Certification related to programs taught: Fitness instruction: Certification from a recognized organization. Lifesaving Swim for Life Instructor. Synchronized swimming instruction: BC Synchro Association recognized certification. Springboard diving instruction: BC Diving Association recognized certification. Water polo instruction: BC Water Polo Association recognized certification. Compliance with and approval of Security/Reliability Clearance and Criminal Record Search (including vulnerable sector). Certification in Standard First Aid with CPR C. The ideal candidate possesses the capacity to perform all duties in a safe manner while fostering positive relationships with both the public and fellow staff. Please include copies of any relevant certification with your application. Salary & Benefits $36.39 after probation Contact Email: resumes@dawsoncreek.ca Other Relevant Information Internal Applicants (Current City Employees): Please submit your application by emailing a Word document or PDF copy of your résumé to resumes@dawsoncreek.ca, with the job posting title and number in the subject line. External Applicants: Please explore current opportunities on our Job Opportunities page and submit your application directly through our Avanti Career Portal: plus.avanti.ca/job-board/af9e4f85-3404-45ae-bf8a-50ca6e9a02b1 Applications will be accepted until 11:59 pm on the closing date referenced above. The City would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The City of Dawson Creek is committed to accommodating persons with disabilities whenever reasonably possible during the selection and employment process. You must be legally entitled to work for any employer in Canada to be eligible for this position. By applying for this position, you are giving permission for the City to contact your previous employers and references. From the same organization Aquatics Lifeguard-Instructor I (PPT-15) - City of Dawson Creek 18 Oct, 2026 Community Program Attendant (Casual) - City of Dawson Creek 15 Oct, 2026 Capital Projects Manager - City of Dawson Creek 31 Oct, 2026 MORE

What you’ll do

Provide instruction and supervision for specialty aquatic programs, ensuring participant safety. Monitor pool conditions, maintain equipment and pool-area cleanliness, and prepare lesson plans and evaluations.

Requirements

Applicants must hold instructor certifications relevant to the programs they teach, such as recognized fitness, Lifesaving Swim for Life, synchronized swimming, diving, or water polo certifications. Standard First Aid with CPR C and approval of security/reliability clearance and a vulnerable-sector criminal record search are also required.

Listed skills

• Housekeeping · Preferred
• CPR · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Aquatic Instruction
• Fitness Instruction
• Synchronized Swimming Instruction
• Swimming Lessons
• Springboard Diving Instruction
• Water Polo Instruction
• Participant Supervision
• Water Safety
• Pool Condition Monitoring
• Equipment Readiness
• Housekeeping
• Lesson Planning
• Program Evaluation
• Positive Relationship Building
• Standard First Aid
• CPR

Job areas

• Sports & Recreation
• Education
• Government & Public Sector
• Security & Safety

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