Aquatic Programmer - Salt Spring Island Aquatic

Job summary

This position assists in the delivery of public aquatic programs, provides instruction, and acts as a team leader for aquatic staff. The incumbent ensures facility safety, maintains equipment, and manages administrative tasks including payroll and water quality testing.

Job details

Req ID: 2038 Business Unit: Electoral Area Services Division: Salt Spring Island Administration Regular / Auxiliary: Auxiliary; up to 4 months Job Type: Part-Time Pay Grade: CAN/05/02/J10 Rate of Pay: $38.31 - $38.31 per hour; plus 15% in lieu of benefits Hours of Work: up to 64 hrs bi-weekly Varies - as and when needed, including days, evenings and weekends Posting Date: October 9, 2026 Closing Date: October 27, 2026 Summary This position assists in the delivery of public aquatic programs and instruction. The position provides guidance and direction specific to emergency procedures and responds accordingly. The incumbent is knowledgeable of and able to communicate facility's rules and regulations while maintaining positive relationships. This position acts as a team leader and requires sound communication and judgement as well as the ability to provide guidance and direction to staff. This position requires the ability to work flexible hours to meet operational needs, including weekends days and evenings.Key Duties & Responsibilities Lifeguards and instructs, as required. Assists with the planning, organization, and direction of a wide variety of aquatic programs. Assists with orientation and training of aquatic staff. Provides guidance and direction to staff. Ensures facility policies, procedures and regulations are implemented and adhered to. Assists with the delivery and maintenance of a variety of programs, including volunteer programs. Liaises with members of the public to create a positive and safe environment while ensuring rules and regulations are maintained. Maintains first aid and program supply inventories. Assists with the coordination and implementation of special events. Maintains routine administrative information. Prepares and reviews staff information, including payroll details. Performs routine pool water tests and records daily readings. Follows all policies, procedures and standards of the CRD Performs other related duties as required.Additional Information Able to work flexible hours to meet operational needs, including weekends, days and evenings.Key Skills & Abilities Excellent communication (verbal and written), interpersonal and customer service skills. Thorough knowledge of aquatics programming requirements. Thorough understanding of children and youth programs and learning styles. Thorough understanding of creating positive experiences with appropriate leadership examples and learning opportunities. Strong MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook and SharePoint skills. Thorough knowledge and understanding of WorkSafeBC practices/protocols, Workers' Compensation Act and OHS Regulations and other relevant safety statutes. Strong organizational skills, including the ability to work under pressure, prioritize work and to set and meet deadlines. Strong ability to establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships. Strong ability to work effectively in a team environment and individually with minimal supervision. Strong ability to deal with the public with professionalism, tact and diplomacy. Strong proficiency and experience with registration and booking software, PerfectMind preferred.Qualifications Certificate in a related discipline A minimum of six months' directly related experience Certifications NL Pool Option Intermediate First Aid and CPR-C Water Safety Instructor Pool Operator Certificate Level 1 Pool Operator Certificate Level 2 Lifesaving Society Instructor National Lifeguard Certificate Aquatic Fitness Instructor Certification (BCRPA or equivalent) Acceptable criminal record check. The applicant/incumbent is required to undergo a criminal record check to work in this position and to report to their supervisor if any criminal charges are laid against them that may be related to their employment. Valid BC Driver's Licence APPLICATIONSTo apply for this exciting opportunity, please click "Apply now" to submit your resume and covering letter online.We welcome all qualified applicants to apply and may consider a combination of experience, education and/or training where possible. We value the diversity of the people we hire and serve. In our commitment to bring differing perspectives to our workplace, and to deliver the best possible service to our customers, we encourage and welcome applications from all people with diverse backgrounds, abilities, and lived experiences. Please let us know if you require an accommodation during the application and selection process. Your confidential request can be sent to careers@crd.bc.caThe Capital Regional District wishes to thank you for your interest and advises that only those candidates under active consideration will be contacted.

What you’ll do

This position assists in the delivery of public aquatic programs, provides instruction, and acts as a team leader for aquatic staff. The incumbent ensures facility safety, maintains equipment, and manages administrative tasks including payroll and water quality testing.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a certificate in a related discipline and at least six months of directly related experience. Required certifications include National Lifeguard, Water Safety Instructor, and Pool Operator levels 1 and 2.

Benefits

• 15% in lieu of benefits

Listed skills

• First Aid · Preferred
• Customer service · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Microsoft Outlook · Preferred
• SharePoint · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Lifeguarding
• Aquatic programming
• Staff supervision
• First aid
• CPR-C
• Water safety instruction
• Pool maintenance
• Customer service
• Communication
• Organizational skills
• MS Word
• Excel
• PowerPoint
• Outlook
• SharePoint
• PerfectMind
• Supply Inventory
• Tactfulness
• Water Safety Instructor Certification
• Professionalism
• Lifeguard Certification
• Organizational Skills
• Ability To Meet Deadlines
• Diplomacy
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
• First Aid Certification
• Planning
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• First Aid
• Customer Service
• Emergency Procedures
• Fitness Training
• Leadership
• Learning Styles
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft SharePoint
• Workers' Compensation
• Coordinating
• Prioritization

Job areas

• Sports & Recreation
• Government & Public Sector
• Administrative
• Education
• Associate Aquatics Director
• Programmer / Analyst
• Software Developers
• Computer Programmers

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