Lifeguard 3 (PM)
Top Benefits
About the role
Lifeguard 3 (PM)
Permanent Full Time
Job No: RDKB202530
Location: Grand Forks
PERMANENT, FULL TIME - GRAND FORKS RECREATION
Grand Forks Aquatic Centre
The RDKB is currently seeking applications to fill a permanent, full-time Lifeguard 3 Instructor (PM) position located in Grand Forks, BC, reporting to the Manager of Facilities and Recreation.
Lifeguards perform skilled lifeguarding and instructional work, ensuring a fun, clean and safe experience for the community. As part of the Aquatics team, the Lifeguard Instructor 3 is responsible for assisting with community swimming, water safety programs and AquaFit programs. Working in a team environment, lifeguards will demonstrate courtesy, tact, diplomacy and customer service skills in dealing with the public as well as coworkers. Joining an established team, the Lifeguard Instructor 3 will play a key role in supporting the success of our programs and enjoy working with other community-minded recreation professionals.
This position will suit candidates with lifeguarding, class instructor and first aid qualifications. The preferred candidate will enjoy working in a busy and diverse organization where they engage with the community and support a great community service.
We pride ourselves on being a great place to work, where we enjoy working collaboratively to deliver smart and sustainable service to our constituents. We offer competitive wages, a broad range of benefits, ongoing development and excellent work life balance. The RDKB and its teams have been recognized with accolades in finance, safety, leadership, environmental initiatives and more.
Applicants must possess the following qualifications, experience and skills:
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Minimum 17 years of age
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National Lifeguard Pool certification
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CPR C certification
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Swim Instructor certification
-
Lifesaving Instructors certificate
-
Fitness Instructor
The successful candidate will also be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check.
For more information about this opportunity, please review the Job Description. To be considered for this opportunity, please submit a cover letter and resume through our portal by following the prompts below.
Applications will be accepted until 4pm, Friday, August 22, 2025.
Position Information
Status: Permanent Full-Time
Hours of work: 20 hours per week, 4 hour shifts typically start at 4/4:30pm
Union: CUPE Local 2254
Compensation: $31.13/Hour (2025)
To be successful, candidates must possess the right to work in Canada. The RDKB is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Only those applicants shortlisted for this opportunity will be contacted. The RDKB thanks all candidates for their interest.
About Us
The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB) is located in the southern interior of British Columbia and prides itself on providing smart, sustainable governance and services to its constituents throughout our 8,200 km2 region. Join us here where you’ll find mountains, lakes and rivers, abundant breathtaking vistas and endless adventures, not to mention a burgeoning arts and culture scene. Our head office is located in the City of Trail, which combined with the nearby communities of Warfield, Montrose, Fruitvale and Rossland, is home to a population of approximately 20,000.
Education : Other trades certificate or diploma
Experience : Experience an asset
About Regional District of Kootenay Boundary
The RDKB is located in the southern interior of British Columbia, Canada and is one of 29 regional districts in the province. Our region stretches across 8,200 square kilometres from Champion Lakes in the east all the way to Big White in the west and we serve more than 31,000 residents in eight incorporated municipalities and five unincorporated electoral areas.
Our mission is to provide a professional level of governance and advocacy both responsive and accountable to the needs of our regional community. Our services include recreation and culture, planning, building inspection, environmental programs, economic development and public safety services for fire and other emergencies.
Lifeguard 3 (PM)
Top Benefits
About the role
Lifeguard 3 (PM)
Permanent Full Time
Job No: RDKB202530
Location: Grand Forks
PERMANENT, FULL TIME - GRAND FORKS RECREATION
Grand Forks Aquatic Centre
The RDKB is currently seeking applications to fill a permanent, full-time Lifeguard 3 Instructor (PM) position located in Grand Forks, BC, reporting to the Manager of Facilities and Recreation.
Lifeguards perform skilled lifeguarding and instructional work, ensuring a fun, clean and safe experience for the community. As part of the Aquatics team, the Lifeguard Instructor 3 is responsible for assisting with community swimming, water safety programs and AquaFit programs. Working in a team environment, lifeguards will demonstrate courtesy, tact, diplomacy and customer service skills in dealing with the public as well as coworkers. Joining an established team, the Lifeguard Instructor 3 will play a key role in supporting the success of our programs and enjoy working with other community-minded recreation professionals.
This position will suit candidates with lifeguarding, class instructor and first aid qualifications. The preferred candidate will enjoy working in a busy and diverse organization where they engage with the community and support a great community service.
We pride ourselves on being a great place to work, where we enjoy working collaboratively to deliver smart and sustainable service to our constituents. We offer competitive wages, a broad range of benefits, ongoing development and excellent work life balance. The RDKB and its teams have been recognized with accolades in finance, safety, leadership, environmental initiatives and more.
Applicants must possess the following qualifications, experience and skills:
-
Minimum 17 years of age
-
National Lifeguard Pool certification
-
CPR C certification
-
Swim Instructor certification
-
Lifesaving Instructors certificate
-
Fitness Instructor
The successful candidate will also be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check.
For more information about this opportunity, please review the Job Description. To be considered for this opportunity, please submit a cover letter and resume through our portal by following the prompts below.
Applications will be accepted until 4pm, Friday, August 22, 2025.
Position Information
Status: Permanent Full-Time
Hours of work: 20 hours per week, 4 hour shifts typically start at 4/4:30pm
Union: CUPE Local 2254
Compensation: $31.13/Hour (2025)
To be successful, candidates must possess the right to work in Canada. The RDKB is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Only those applicants shortlisted for this opportunity will be contacted. The RDKB thanks all candidates for their interest.
About Us
The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB) is located in the southern interior of British Columbia and prides itself on providing smart, sustainable governance and services to its constituents throughout our 8,200 km2 region. Join us here where you’ll find mountains, lakes and rivers, abundant breathtaking vistas and endless adventures, not to mention a burgeoning arts and culture scene. Our head office is located in the City of Trail, which combined with the nearby communities of Warfield, Montrose, Fruitvale and Rossland, is home to a population of approximately 20,000.
Education : Other trades certificate or diploma
Experience : Experience an asset
About Regional District of Kootenay Boundary
The RDKB is located in the southern interior of British Columbia, Canada and is one of 29 regional districts in the province. Our region stretches across 8,200 square kilometres from Champion Lakes in the east all the way to Big White in the west and we serve more than 31,000 residents in eight incorporated municipalities and five unincorporated electoral areas.
Our mission is to provide a professional level of governance and advocacy both responsive and accountable to the needs of our regional community. Our services include recreation and culture, planning, building inspection, environmental programs, economic development and public safety services for fire and other emergencies.