You’ll work within a team where service excellence, learning and knowledge sharing, and feedback and accountability are highly valued, and where communication, trust, respect, and positivity form the foundation for everything we do.
Saanich Commonwealth Place Recreation Centre is seeking certified Advanced Aquatics Instructors to deliver our lifesaving, first aid, lifeguard, and instructor training programs.
Instructor IIIs are responsible for the instruction of first aid, National Lifeguard, and instructor development courses. Aquatic Instructor IIIs are responsible for the instruction of lifesaving courses. Instructor IIIs and Aquatic Instructor IIIs provide direct instruction, leadership and program management as well as preparing course outlines and class content. These positions keep accurate attendance records and reports and maintain safe and clean work environments. Instructor IIIs and Aquatic Instructor IIIs ensure participants are taught according to safety and skill standards outlined by Saanich and certifying agencies.
Instructor III requirements include completion of Grade 10; any one of the following current awards: First Aid Instructor (Lifesaving Society or Canadian Red Cross), National Lifeguard Instructor, or a Lifesaving Society Trainer award in any stream; three months experience; and a satisfactory police information check with vulnerable sector check no older than 6 months.
Successful candidates will be required to work varying shifts including daytime, evenings, and weekends (hours/shifts are subject to change). As a component of this competition testing will be conducted. Although we thank all applicants for applying, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
This is a C.U.P.E. Local 2011 position with a wage of $29.51 per hour plus 15% ($4.42) in lieu of benefits.
Please apply by 11:45 p.m. on Sunday, August 10, 2025, quoting competition 25183. Job description and competition information can be found at www.saanich.ca/careers
The District of Saanich is recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers for 2025. As an equitable and inclusive employer, we value diversity of people to best represent the community we serve and provide excellent services to our citizens. We strive to attract and retain passionate and talented individuals of all backgrounds, demographics, and life experiences. If you require any adjustments to enable participation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact in confidence accessibilityHR@saanich.ca.
