(Casual, Non-Union)

Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations, West Vancouver is a vibrant community on the North Shore and home to parks, beaches, and to sports, recreation and arts amenities. We are seeking employees with a passion for public service who share our commitment to creating a complete, inclusive and livable community. Our dedicated staff deliver services, operate facilities and run the programs that enhance the well-being of our community.

The West Vancouver Community Services Department is currently seeing a First Aid Swim Training (FAST) Instructor. FAST is a young lifeguard education program that allows students to develop the essential skills to be successful and confident lifeguards. At the completion of the FAST program students will have obtained all of the required certification prerequisites necessary to enroll in the National Lifeguard Course, which students can take independently when they are 15 years of age or older. Completion of the National Lifeguard Course is the final credential necessary to qualify an individual to work as a lifeguard. The FAST Instructor works in partnership with the Aquatic Centre and the School District to facilitate the necessary components to help the students gain their certifications. In addition to developing strong first aid skills, the FAST program also focuses on providing students with a practical foundation in resistance and cardiovascular training, swimming, stroke-development, and leadership.

Required Current Licenses And Certifications Include

Lifesaving Society Lifesaving Instructor (LSI); Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard – Pool Certificate; Standard First Aid with CPR-C and AED; and, Lifesaving Society Swim for Life Instructor

The preferred candidate will have 1 or more years of experience teaching Lifesaving Instructor (LSI).

The successful candidate will be required to supply a police information check with vulnerable sector information and a copy of their credentials.

Position Status

Non-Union – Casual

Hours Of Work

Hours and days of work will vary with shifts twice a week between 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays from September 2026 to June 2027.

Rate Of Pay

$30 per hour (2025 rate) plus 4% in lieu of benefits

Closing Date

11:59 p.m. on Monday, July 20, 2026

To Apply

Please visit the District of West Vancouver’s Career Centre at westvancouver.ca/careers to apply for this position.

We want to thank all applicants, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

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