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 aquatics Instructors II to deliver our community swimming lesson programs.
Aquatics Instructor II will be responsible for instructing the Lifesaving Society Swim for Life programs and ensuring the safety and enjoyment of participants during lessons. Responsibilities include preparing lesson plans, delivering high-quality swim instruction aligned with Lifesaving Society and Saanich standards, maintaining accurate records, and supporting a safe aquatic environment. Strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to safety, inclusion, and customer service are essential for this role.
Requirements include completion of Grade 10 and a minimum age of 15 years. Candidates must possess the Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor Award and have a minimum of three months of related experience. Employment is subject to provision of a satisfactory Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector (PIC-VS) no older than six months. Renewal of PIC-VS is required as per policy. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
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 $26.55 per hour plus 15% in lieu of benefits. Please apply quoting competition 25183. Job description and competition information can be found at www.saanich.ca/careers Please apply quoting competition 25243. This competition will remain open until filled.
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.
