Lifeguard & Swim Instructor
The lifeguard and swim instructor is responsible for ensuring the safety of pool members and guests while providing professional swimming instruction. They act as first responders in emergencies and perform routine pool maintenance as required.
- On-site
- Vancouver, BC
- Posted Aug 5, 2026
- 1 position
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Job summary
The Jewish Community Centre of Greater Vancouver is currently recruiting enthusiastic Swim Instructors and Lifeguards to join our professional Aquatics team! Duties & Responsibilities * Responsible for the safety and instruction of Members and Guests using the pool at the JCC * First responder in case of an emergency and providing First Aid as needed throughout the facility * Passion for teaching swimming lessons and working with children and adults * Perform maintenance and related work, as required * Flexible schedule. Regular part-time hours are available. Most shifts will include a mix of instruction and lifeguarding duties. Minimum Qualifications: * Lifesaving Swim Instructor * National Lifeguard (NL Pool Option) * Standard First Aid (within 2 years) * CPR C / AED (within 1 year) * Legally eligible to work in Canada * Over the age of 16 Preferred Qualifications: * Previous experience as a lifeguard, instructor or coach * Previous experience working with children & youth * Previous experience as a First Aid Attendant * LSI, Aquafit and/or other relevant certifications We are searching for well rounded candidates who display strong skills in the areas of teamwork, communication, maturity, dependability, enthusiasm, and a passion for swimming Interested candidates should Review our website [https://www.jccgv.com/aquatics/] Lifeguard rate $22/hour; Instructor rate $24/hour The successful candidate must clear a vulnerable sector criminal record check as a condition of employment. Please submit your application by August 21, 2026. Resumes will be reviewed as they are received.and qualified candidates may be contacted for interviews before the closing date.
What you’ll do
The lifeguard and swim instructor is responsible for ensuring the safety of pool members and guests while providing professional swimming instruction. They act as first responders in emergencies and perform routine pool maintenance as required.
Requirements
Candidates must hold valid Lifesaving Swim Instructor, National Lifeguard, Standard First Aid, and CPR C/AED certifications. Applicants must be at least 16 years old and legally eligible to work in Canada.
Listed skills
- Customer servicePreferred
- TeamworkPreferred
- First AidPreferred
- CommunicationPreferred
Other relevant skills
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- Lifeguarding
- Swim Instruction
- First Aid
- CPR
- AED
- Water Safety
- Teaching
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Customer Service
- Pool Maintenance
- Swimming Instruction
- Working With Children
- Automated External Defibrillator
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Certified First Responder (CFR)
- Swimming
- Enthusiasm
Job areas
- Sports & Recreation
- Education
- Security & Safety
- Lifeguard/Swim Instructor
- Lifeguard
- Protective Services Workers Not Elsewhere Classified
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers
Additional details
- Minimum education
- Professional degree
- Minimum experience
- 0+ years
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week