Lifeguard/ Swim Instructor

Lifeguard/Swim Instructor

AUXILIARY
COMPETITION NO. 25-18

Internal/External Opportunity
This is a Union Position

About our Community:
Located on the traditional territory of the lək̓ʷəŋən Peoples, the Township of Esquimalt acknowledges its neighbouring First Nations and is committed to building strong and enduring relationships with the Kosapsum and Songhees First Nations. The Township of Esquimalt, with a population of over 17,000, is recognized as a vibrant, distinct, resilient, and diverse community for people to discover, feel welcome, and belong. The Township is home to Canada’s Pacific Navy and boasts extensive amenities including beautiful parks and beaches, scenic waterfront walkways, as well as modern recreational facilities.

About our Organization:
The Esquimalt Recreation Centre is a multi-purpose wellness and community recreation facility. Features of the Recreation Centre include: 4500+ square foot Wellness Centre, featuring state-of-the-art cardio and strength training equipment, gymnasium, aquatic centre with six-lane 25 metre lap pool, warm “lifestyle pool” and tot pool with spray features, wheelchair accessible hot-tub, steam room, and sauna. In addition to recreation activities and programs, there are hundreds of year-round community programs to choose from.

About the Opportunity:
The Recreation Department is seeking motivated individuals to fill auxiliary Lifeguard and Swim Instructor positions, reporting to the Aquatic Supervisor.

Our Preferred Candidate:
The ideal candidate will have:

• Partial High School
• Standard First Aid and CPR-C current within 2 years
• Lifesaving Society Swim for Life Instructor certification
• National Lifeguard Pool Certification
• Clear Criminal Record Check including Vulnerable Sector

Salary: $22.17 – $23.95 hourly plus 14% in lieu of benefits (2024 rates)

Prior to applying, please visit our website at esquimalt.ca/municipal-hall/employment to view the job description which provides a detailed outline of key duties and required qualifications, skills, and abilities.

Please submit your resume and covering letter quoting competition no. 25-18 to: applications@esquimalt.ca. This posting will remain open until suitable candidates have been found.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Date posted: February 24, 2025