Swimming Instructor at City of Richmond BC

Swimming Instructor

The City of Richmond is committed to be the most appealing, livable, well-managed community in Canada, a vision that is only made possible by developing our most valuable asset – our people. This is a great opportunity to join our team and shape our community. The City of Richmond offers competitive pay programs, comprehensive benefits and attractive incentives. If you are looking to make a difference, and to share our vision, then please apply.

Overview

Under the supervision of the Aquatics Supervisor, this is aquatic work in instructing, on an assigned shift, at an outdoor and/or indoor aquatic facility. An employee of a position in this class performs a variety of instructional and recreational aquatics programs for all age groups in accordance with established practices and procedures, exercising tact and firmness in dealing with juvenile and adult patrons.

Examples of key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Conducts instructional and recreation aquatic programs for all age ranges and for a variety of community groups.
• Creates lesson plans in alignment with the prescribed program to ensure the needs of the participants are met.
• Performs custodial and janitorial duties relative to the aquatic facility.
• Ensures the safety of patrons participating in swimming lessons.
• Prepares and maintains records and reports.
• Ensures observance of regulations governing public conduct within recreational facilities and activities.
• Provides routine information to the public regarding programs and facilities; promotes interest and ongoing participation in programs.
• Ensures for safe and proper use of equipment and facilities.
• Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Working knowledge of teaching methods, including group leadership techniques emphasizing instruction in water safety and aquatic skills.
• Working knowledge of community recreation principles and practices, including safe and proper use of equipment and facilities.
• Ability to display sound aquatic skills and to instruct in these skills set by relevant authorities.
• Ability to create lesson plans in alignment with the prescribed program to ensure the needs of the participants are met.
• Ability to adapt the lessons based on the current need of the participants.
• Ability to provide feedback to participants, maintain attendance records and provide written report cards.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with officials, employees and patrons.
• Ability prepare and maintain records related to the work.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Currently enrolled in or Completion of Grade 10

LICENCES, CERTIFICATES AND REGISTRATIONS

• Minimum age of fifteen (15) years old
• Standard First Aid and CPR-C/AED current within three (3) years
• Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor current within two (2) years

Skill Screening:

Candidates will be required to attend one (1) mandatory skills screening assessment and group interview on Wednesday, January 14, 4-8pm at the Minoru Centre for Active Living. In addition, successful candidates will be required to attend an Orientation session on Tuesday, February 24, 4-9pm at Minoru Centre for Active Living. Further information will be provided to shortlisted candidates. Candidates who are unable to attend these dates may not be considered.

Additional Information:

Employee Group: CUPE Local 718
Position Status: Auxiliary
Duration of Appointment: N/A
Salary Range: $26.83/hr
Hours of Work: Auxiliary work may include daytime and evening shifts on both weekdays and weekends as scheduled or on-call. There is no guarantee of hours with auxiliary status. For new hires, availability to work three days per week is required
Application Posted: 12/10/25
External Closing Date: 1/4/26
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