Lifeguard/Instructor 2 at City of Delta

Delta, British Columbia, Canada

Location: Recreation/Facilities

Employment group: CUPE Local 454

Hours of Work: Auxiliary/Casual

Job ID: 26-45 EX

One of the sunniest regions in BC’s Lower Mainland, Delta embraces three unique communities – Ladner, North Delta and Tsawwassen. The City of Delta is looking for dedicated individuals to join our team and share in our commitment to lead the way in public service excellence.

This is aquatic work in lifeguarding and instructing, on an assigned shift, at an indoor and/or outdoor aquatic facility. An employee of a position in this class performs a variety of operational, instructional, lifeguarding, janitorial and minor preventative maintenance tasks in offering instructional and recreational aquatic programs for all age groups. A Lifeguard/Instructor II performs these duties in accordance with established practices and procedures, exercising tact and firmness in dealing with juvenile and adult patrons. The more difficult or unusual matters are referred to a superior who checks and reviews work performance in terms of effectiveness of the aquatic programs and services rendered, and in terms of conformance with established practices and procedures.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Sound knowledge of the theory and practice of lifesaving, artificial respiration and first aid.
• Working knowledge of teaching methods and group leadership techniques emphasizing instruction in water safety and aquatic skills.
• Working knowledge of pool chemistry, of water filtration, chlorination, heating and related pool equipment and procedures.
• Ability to display sound aquatic skills and to instruct in these skills at standards set by relevant authorities.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with officials, employees and patrons.
• Ability to prepare and maintain records relating to the work.
  
  

Qualifications

• National Lifeguard Award – Pool Option (NL)
• Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor certification
• Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation Level C current within one year (CPR C)
• Minimum age of sixteen (16) years.
• Provide your Spring 2026 availability using the following link
  
  

Timeline

Accepting Applications January 7, 2026 - January 21, 2026

Application Shortlisting

Applicants will be shortlisted based off their qualifications and availability. Qualifications must be current. Availability must be accurate and realistic with no changes after submission.

January 22, 2026 - January 31, 2026

Stroke and Skills Screening Sessions

Attend one of these 20 miinute sessions to confirm that your skills and strokes are up to standard. Lifesaving Swimmer 6 skills and Lifesaving NL physical standard skills will be screened and applicants will be provided feedback for improvement to meet the standards. Attendance to this session is optional, but strongly encouraged.

Please register by calling 604-952-3000 and provide the Event ID

January 24, 2026

2:00 pm

Event ID: 97675

2:20 pm

Event ID: 97678

2:40 pm

Event ID: 97680

3:00 pm

Event ID: 97681

Wet/Dry Interview Prep Session

This session is by invite only. Applicants will be shortlisted and invited to attend this session.

February 8, 2026

1:00 - 5:00 pm

Sungod Recreation Centre

Wet/Dry Interview

Shortlisted applicants will be invited and required to attend.

February 11, 2026

4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Sungod Recreation Centre

The City of Delta provides a competitive salary of $27.04 - $31.66 per hour (2024 rates) + 12% in lieu of vacation, public holidays and benefits.

At the City of Delta, we are committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce that is representative of our community, providing equal opportunity and fostering an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are recognized, valued and celebrated.

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

To improve your chances of being shortlisted, we encourage applicants to keep their skills current. We recommend the following:

• Seek aquatics volunteer opportunities at delta.ca/volunteer
• Register for ongoing training, such as the Next Wave – Aquatic Leadership & Development Program, Lifesaving Instructor Certification, Aquafit Certification, and other trainer certifications
  
  

We thank all applicants for their interest; only those under consideration will be contacted.

Copies of relevant professional certificates, degrees, or tickets must be submitted with your application.

Preferred candidates will be required to submit a Police Information Check.