25-U102 - Recreation Worker IV - Lifeguard/Instructor
About the role
Job Title:
25-U102 - Recreation Worker IV - Lifeguard/Instructor
Job Number:
J0825-0385
Competition Number:
25-U102
Employment Type:
Regular Full Time
Pay Rate:
$27.30 - $31.97/Hour
Hours of Work:
40 hours per week, Tuesday to Saturday, 1:00pm - 9:30pm
Competition Opening Date:
August 14, 2025
Competition Internal Closing Date:
August 22, 2025
Competition External Closing Date:
August 28, 2025
Job Overview
The Township of Langley is currently recruiting for a regular full-time Recreation Worker IV - Lifeguard/Instructor to join our team of professionals in the Recreation, Arts and Culture Division, Recreation Programs and Services Department. Reporting to the Community Recreation Manager, in this unionized position you will be responsible for providing lifeguarding functions as well as instructional duties for a variety of aquatic programs.
Responsibilities
- Perform lifeguarding duties, ensuring the safety of patrons utilizing the aquatic facility and supervising the use of the swimming and related recreation areas
- Perform custodial and janitorial duties relative to the aquatic facility
- Perform scheduled maintenance tasks with respect to pool water, facilities, and equipment such as filters, chlorinators and related water treatment equipment
- Conduct instructional and recreational aquatic programs for all age ranges and for a variety of community groups with special needs
- Perform related work as required
Qualifications
- Completion of Grade 10, preferably completion of Grade 12 and Pool Operator’s and/or Lifesaving Society Instructor courses, or an equivalent combination of training and experience
- Sound knowledge of the theory and practice of lifesaving, CPR and first aid
- Working knowledge of teaching methods and group leadership techniques emphasizing instruction in water safety and aquatic skills
- Working knowledge of pool chemistry, water filtration, chlorination, heating and related pool equipment and procedures
- Ability to display sound aquatic skills and to instruct in these skills at standards set by relevant authorities
- A minimum of two years lifeguarding with previous supervisory experience is preferred
- Occupational First Aid is considered an asset
Required Certifications/Licenses
- Candidates must have the following valid and current certifications/licenses (must be valid at the time the posting closes) and these must be attached with your application.
- Lifesaving Society Swim for Life Instructor Certification
- National Lifeguard Pool Certification
- National Lifeguard Waterpark Certification
- Standard First Aid with CPR Level ‘C’/AED Certification
- Must be a minimum age of 16 years
This position is defined by the Township of Langley as a position of trust and requires a Police Information Check (not required as part of the application process, however, will be required upon consideration for employment).
Candidates will be required to attend the mandatory skills screening assessment on Monday, September 1, 2025, at Walnut Grove Community Centre. Further information will be provided to shortlisted candidates. Candidates who are unable to attend this date may not be considered.
Applications without the attached required documents above will be deemed incomplete and may not be considered. Please title your attachments with the number of this competition and have these documents ready to upload when you apply.
Apply Now
Visit tol.ca/careers to apply for this exciting career opportunity in a growing community. The Township of Langley is an equal opportunity employer.
We appreciate all applications; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Are you interested in this job?
25-U102 - Recreation Worker IV - Lifeguard/Instructor
About the role
Job Title:
25-U102 - Recreation Worker IV - Lifeguard/Instructor
Job Number:
J0825-0385
Competition Number:
25-U102
Employment Type:
Regular Full Time
Pay Rate:
$27.30 - $31.97/Hour
Hours of Work:
40 hours per week, Tuesday to Saturday, 1:00pm - 9:30pm
Competition Opening Date:
August 14, 2025
Competition Internal Closing Date:
August 22, 2025
Competition External Closing Date:
August 28, 2025
Job Overview
The Township of Langley is currently recruiting for a regular full-time Recreation Worker IV - Lifeguard/Instructor to join our team of professionals in the Recreation, Arts and Culture Division, Recreation Programs and Services Department. Reporting to the Community Recreation Manager, in this unionized position you will be responsible for providing lifeguarding functions as well as instructional duties for a variety of aquatic programs.
Responsibilities
- Perform lifeguarding duties, ensuring the safety of patrons utilizing the aquatic facility and supervising the use of the swimming and related recreation areas
- Perform custodial and janitorial duties relative to the aquatic facility
- Perform scheduled maintenance tasks with respect to pool water, facilities, and equipment such as filters, chlorinators and related water treatment equipment
- Conduct instructional and recreational aquatic programs for all age ranges and for a variety of community groups with special needs
- Perform related work as required
Qualifications
- Completion of Grade 10, preferably completion of Grade 12 and Pool Operator’s and/or Lifesaving Society Instructor courses, or an equivalent combination of training and experience
- Sound knowledge of the theory and practice of lifesaving, CPR and first aid
- Working knowledge of teaching methods and group leadership techniques emphasizing instruction in water safety and aquatic skills
- Working knowledge of pool chemistry, water filtration, chlorination, heating and related pool equipment and procedures
- Ability to display sound aquatic skills and to instruct in these skills at standards set by relevant authorities
- A minimum of two years lifeguarding with previous supervisory experience is preferred
- Occupational First Aid is considered an asset
Required Certifications/Licenses
- Candidates must have the following valid and current certifications/licenses (must be valid at the time the posting closes) and these must be attached with your application.
- Lifesaving Society Swim for Life Instructor Certification
- National Lifeguard Pool Certification
- National Lifeguard Waterpark Certification
- Standard First Aid with CPR Level ‘C’/AED Certification
- Must be a minimum age of 16 years
This position is defined by the Township of Langley as a position of trust and requires a Police Information Check (not required as part of the application process, however, will be required upon consideration for employment).
Candidates will be required to attend the mandatory skills screening assessment on Monday, September 1, 2025, at Walnut Grove Community Centre. Further information will be provided to shortlisted candidates. Candidates who are unable to attend this date may not be considered.
Applications without the attached required documents above will be deemed incomplete and may not be considered. Please title your attachments with the number of this competition and have these documents ready to upload when you apply.
Apply Now
Visit tol.ca/careers to apply for this exciting career opportunity in a growing community. The Township of Langley is an equal opportunity employer.
We appreciate all applications; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Are you interested in this job?