Lifeguard/Instructor 2

The City of Delta is seeking enthusiastic and safety focused individuals to join the team at Winskill Aquatic & Fitness Centre as a Lifeguard/Instructor. Lifeguard/Instructors educate on pool rules; perform minor maintenance tasks; provide first aid treatment; lead instructional and recreational aquatic programs for all age ranges and to provide information to the public regarding swimmer progress and instructional evaluation techniques

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.
• Completion of Grade 10 and/or an equivalent combination of training and experience is an asset.
• Provide your Fall/Winter 2026-2027 availability

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.

Important Dates:

October 15 - November 1, 2026 - Accepting Applications

November 2 - November 15, 2026 - Applicant Shortlisting

November 15, 2026 - Stroke & Skill Screening Session - Attend one of these optional sessions at Winskill Aquatic & Fitness Centre 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. Please register by calling 604-952-3000 and provide the Event ID
1:00 pm Event ID - 128852
1:20 pm Event ID - 128853
1:40 pm Event ID - 128854

November 22, 2026 - Lifeguard/Instructor Wet/Dry Interview Prep Session - This session is by invite only. Applicants will be shortlisted and invited to attend this session.
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm at Winskill Aquatic & Fitness Centre.

November 30, 2026 - Lifeguard/Instructor Wet/Dry Interview - Applicants must be available to attend this session. Applicants will be shortlisted and invited to attend this session.
11:00 am - 3:00 pm at Winskill Aquatic & Fitness Centre.

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.

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.