Aquatic Staff I (part-time)

OPEN DATE:               January 16, 2026

CLOSING DATE:         4 pm Monday, January 26, 2026

DEPARTMENT:           Parks, Recreation & Culture

DIVISION:                 Recreation

SECTION:                   Aquatics

REPORTS TO:             Head Lifeguard

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About The Organization:

Come live, work and play in paradise! Located along the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia, Powell River is a contemporary hub that balances abundant, natural beauty and a surplus of adventures with growing industry sectors in technology, retail, and tourism. Located just a 90-minute ferry away from Vancouver Island, within the traditional territory of the Tla'amin First Nation, Powell River offers a mix of urban and rural living in a temperate climate. It’s known for an unparalleled outdoor lifestyle, a vibrant arts community, and four seasons of recreational adventures to explore. 

JOB SUMMARY:

Delivers aquatic programs ensuring the supervision and safety of participants. Teaches swimming and water safety skills and performs light maintenance at the aquatic facility.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensures that all participants adhere to the rules and regulations of the Aquatic Facility

• Plans and delivers swimming lessons and water safety skills; demonstrates skills, observes participants and gives feedback, evaluates and reports on participant progress

• Attends crew safety talks and required safety training; follows safe work procedures; reports hazards, injuries and near misses
• Administers First Aid to Recreation Complex users when required
• Maintains water chemistry by testing and regulating chemicals such as chlorine and soda ash
• Monitors the pool filtration and water treatment equipment
• Maintains equipment; checks and reports any items needing attention to the Supervisor
• Performs light maintenance duties; hosing, mopping and glass cleaning
• May relieve Reception staff as required
• Maintains professional and technical requirements for the position
• Ability to approach work and relationships in a culturally sensitive and inclusive manner
• Performs related duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Lifesaving Society Instructor Certificate
• National Lifeguard Pool Certificate
• W.H.M.I.S. Certificate
• First Aid Level 1
• Up to date knowledge of the City’s computerized systems, administrative systems and office technology as required

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• 3 months of leadership, instructing or supervisory experience
• Or an equivalent combination of experience and education

PAY RATE:

This is a union position with the current pay rate of $32.89 per hour as outlined in the Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 798 Collective Agreement.

HOURS OF WORK:

Varied schedule including early morning, evenings, and most weekends

Please note: This position is to provide extra capacity and to cover for absences such as sick and vacation relief.  It requires availability for both short-notice and pre-scheduled work. 

How To Apply:

If you are interested in this position:

1. Complete the questions contained in the application below.  NOTE: CUPE members must use their correct seniority date.  After completing the questions, click "Next".
2. Attach a cover letter and a resume as separate PDF or Word documents.  This is a mandatory requirement of the application process. 
3. Attach copies of degrees, diplomas, and certifications if applicable in one single PDF or Word document.
4. IMPORTANT: Each applicant must use an email address unique to them.

 We thank all applicants for their interest, however, we may choose to only acknowledge those applicants selected for interview.

The City of Powell River is an equal opportunity employer.

Applicants may be required to participate in formal testing and interviews and to provide documentation to demonstrate and support their qualifications.