Aquatic Leader 1

Aquatic Leader 1

Competition No: 2025-282

Duration: Regular Full Time

Salary: $5,560 – 5,783 – 6,023 – 6,275 – 6,536/month (2024 Rates)

Special Notes: Subject to Note ‘B’ and ‘F’ of Schedule ‘B’ of the CUPE 23 Inside Division Collective Agreement

Last Updated: 10/14/25

Overview

This position works in the Eileen Dailly Aquatics Program organizational unit. This is aquatic leadership work in assisting a supervisor in the provision of aquatic instructional and recreational programs at Eileen Dailly Pool on an assigned shift, supervising and supporting the work of a team of full‑time, part‑time and auxiliary lifeguards, instructors, and recreation attendants.

Responsibilities

- Deck supervision, lesson supervision, ensuring that the pool areas and changeroom areas are clean, safe and well‑maintained.

- Lead by example and participate in instructional, lifeguarding, maintenance, custodial and clerical work.

- Participate in the planning, organization and promotion of aquatic programs, aquatic fitness programs and special events.

- Conduct swimming lessons, lifeguarding and safety training programs for aquatic staff.

- Participate in the hiring and evaluation of staff and volunteers.

- Be responsible for emergency response, prepare and maintain records and reports.

- Work effectively and courteously with the public, user groups, and a diverse staff team.

Qualifications and Requirements

- Completion of Grade 12, supplemented by courses in lifesaving, lifeguarding, aquatics instruction and pool operation and maintenance.

- Sound related experience including supervisory experience or equivalent combination of training and experience.

- Knowledge of lifesaving, lifeguarding, CPR, first aid, teaching methods, group leadership techniques, pool chemistry, filtration, chlorination, heating and operating procedures.

- Knowledge of principles and practices involved in implementing, evaluating, organizing and offering of instructional and recreational aquatic programs.

- Driver's license for the Province of British Columbia.

- Licenses: Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor, Lifesaving Society Lifesaving Instructor, National Lifeguard – Pool Award, Standard First Aid. Additional certifications (e.g., Swim Instructor Trainer, National Lifeguard Instructor, First Aid Instructor, BCRPA Aquatic Fitness Leader, Pool Operator) are an asset.

- Police Information Check may be required.

Schedule

80 hours bi‑weekly; Monday 11:00 AM – 7:30 PM, Thursday 12:30 PM – 9:00 PM, Friday to Sunday 1:00 PM – 9:30 PM.

Application Information

The closing date for this competition has been extended until it is filled. New applications are welcome

Copies of relevant professional certificates, degrees, or tickets will be required at the time of the interview. Please contact People and Culture at 604-294-7303 if you do not receive a confirmation email within one hour of submitting your application online at www.burnaby.ca/careers. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

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