Lifeguard/Instructor

General Information

The Cowichan Valley Regional District is now accepting applications from prospective candidates to work as a Lifeguard/Instructor at Arbutus Park in Youbou for summer 2025. Under the supervision of the Recreation Programmer II, the Lifeguard/Instructor/Program Leader provides a healthy and safe environment to the patrons of our busy park located on beautiful Cowichan Lake by assisting with coordinating and instructing the Red Cross Swim Program for participants aged 3 months to seniors and performs lifeguarding when not instructing. Other duties include: supervising the playground and park area outside the water and when not on active guard duty; playing games with kids in the park; and assisting with other summer programs and special events.

Qualifications

• Candidates must possess a valid NLS certificate with Waterfront certification, a Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certificate, and a First Aid with Child CPR certificate.
• The successful candidate is enthusiastic, energetic and enjoys working with children.
• The successful candidate also possesses the ability to:
  • Lifeguard and teach swim lessons; establish and maintain a respectful, fun relationship with children while maintaining a position of authority.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other staff, managers, and the general public.
  • Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing when communicating with children, parents and supervisors including listening and following direction.
  • Work as a member of a team.
• Preference will be given to candidates aged 15-30 years as per the Canada Summer Jobs Program through Service Canada; however, candidates outside of this age range will be considered.

Hours of Work

These positions start on June 23, 2025, and end on August 30, 2025, subject to enrolment and funding. Multiple positions are available including casual, on-call, and positions up to 35 hours per week, subject to enrollment and funding. Arbutus Park is open 7 days a week; therefore, shifts will be scheduled on weekdays and weekends.

Salary

These temporary opportunities are non-union, and are compensated at $31.74 per hour (2025 rate), which is $27.08 per hour plus 6% pay in lieu of vacation, 6% pay in lieu of benefits, and 5.2% pay in lieu of statutory holidays. A head lifeguard will be appointed based on qualifications, skills, and experience and will be compensated at $33.16 per hour (2025 rate), which is $28.29 per hour plus 6% pay in lieu of vacation, 6% pay in lieu of benefits, and 5.2% pay in lieu of statutory holidays.

Application Instructions

Please submit a resume and cover letter at the link above by 4:30 pm on the date indicated above.

Note

Please note that applications may be reviewed and processed as they are received.