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Lifeguard/Instructor
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About the role
Branch
Community Services
Position Type
USW1-1937
Salary
$25.61 per hour
Employment Type
Part-time (On-Call)
Competition Type
Internal/External Posting
Date posted
May 22, 2026
We are seeking four part-time (on-call) Lifeguard/Instructors to join our team. This position delivers a variety of instructional and recreational aquatic programs to patrons at Comox Valley Regional District facilities. Reporting to the Manager of Recreation Services, the primary responsibilities of this role include:
Performing lifeguarding duties including monitoring pool activities, performing rescues, enforcing pool rules and ensuring safety of patrons, and administering first aid and CPR as required.
Ensuring a safe and clean environment for facility patrons and staff to prevent injuries and
eliminate hazards.
Performing daily maintenance duties such as water tests and keeping the pool deck, change rooms, and lifeguard office clean and orderly.
Planning, preparing, and instructing swimming lessons and aquatic based programs.
Completing and maintaining accurate records such as up-to-date lesson program cards, attendance records, red cross/lifesaving reports, and administration forms.
Providing appropriate feedback to lesson participants and parents with recommendations for improvement.
Organizing and supervising structured games and activities during public swim sessions and special events.
Our ideal candidate is:
An engaging and encouraging instructor capable of connecting with swimmers of all ages.
Attentive and responsive with strong swimming and lifesaving skills and a minimum of six months of directly related experience, including minimum completion of Grade 11.
Current in lifeguarding surveillance and rescue techniques with the following certifications: Bronze Cross, Lifesaving Swim Instructor and National Lifeguard Awards Certifications, Standard First Aid and CPR and criminal record clearance (Note: certain shifts may require other specialized certifications). Aquasize Instructor, Adaptive Aquatics and Lifesaving Instructor certifications preferred.
A respectful communicator with a professional approach to customer service.
Detail oriented and able to keep accurate and complete records.
Safety conscious and able to effectively respond to emergency situations when required.
Flexible in working a variety of shifts including days, evenings, weekends and holidays.
This is a USW position with a probationary rate of $25.61/hr, plus six percent vacation pay, and a percent in lieu of benefits.
To review the complete job description and to apply go to www.comoxvalleyrd.ca/jobs.
The CVRD respectfully acknowledges the land on which it operates is on the unceded traditional territory of the K’ómoks First Nation, the traditional keepers of this land.
The CVRD is committed to providing a safe, respectful and inclusive work environment. We celebrate diversity and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.
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About Comox Valley Regional District
The Comox Valley Regional District is a partnership of three electoral areas and three municipalities providing sustainable services for residents and visitors to the area. The local governments work collaboratively on services for the benefit of those living and visiting the diverse urban and rural areas of the Comox Valley.
The geography of the CVRD includes rural agricultural, vibrant urban, meandering coastline and dramatic mountains.
The CVRD covers an area of 2,425 square kilometres, of which 1,725 square kilometres is land (the remainder is water), and serves a population of 63,538 according to the 2011 Census.
Our borders extend from Cook Creek in the south to the Oyster River in the north, west to Strathcona Park, and east to take in Denman and Hornby Islands.
From watershed protection and water treatment solutions to the completion of the new Hornby Island fire hall, the projects occurring in our region are creating a more sustainable, livable community for all our residents to enjoy.