(Internal Posting)
(Permanent Part-Time 0.8)
Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations, West Vancouver is a vibrant community on the North Shore and home to parks, beaches, and to sports, recreation and arts amenities. We are seeking employees with a passion for public service who share our commitment to creating a complete, inclusive and livable community. Our dedicated staff deliver services, operate facilities and run the programs that enhance the well-being of our community.
The West Vancouver Community Services Department is currently seeking a permanent part-time Aquatic Leader II to join our highly qualified team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing supervision and leadership to lifeguards, instructors and users of the Aquatic Centre. They will play a key role on the West Vancouver Aquatic Centre leadership team and will be expected to mentor teammates. Additional responsibilities include performing basic maintenance functions and customer service.
The successful candidate is a secondary school graduate and successfully completed courses in lifesaving, swimming instruction and first aid. Previous experience as a Lifeguard and Instructor is required. Desirable training and experience include: a minimum of 2 years’ experience as an Aquatic Leader, NL Waterfront and previous beach experience, BCRPA Aquatic Fitness Module, Instructor Trainer Certification (NL, SFA, Swim Instructor) and Lifesaving Instructor.
Lifesaving Society Swim for Life Instructor;- Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard – Pool Certificate; and,
- Standard First Aid with CPR-C and AED (or equivalent).
The successful candidate will be required to supply a police information check with vulnerable sector and a copy of their credentials. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Please be aware this position will begin in the fall 2025.
This posting does not list all the duties of the position, nor does it fully detail the required skills, knowledge and abilities, licences and certificates required of candidates. For details please refer to the class specification which is available for inspection on WestNet or contact Human Resources to request a copy.
Position Status:
Union (WVMEA) – Permanent, Part-Time
Hours of Work:
30 hours per week (hours and days of work may vary)
Rate of Pay:
$32.75 per hour (this position has a pay structure with five steps which increase annually.)
Closing Date:
12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 13, 2025
To Apply:
Please visit the District of West Vancouver’s Career Centre at westvancouver.ca/careers to apply for this position.
We want to thank all applicants, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.
1450-25-WVMEA-35
If you have any questions please contact us at [email protected]
