INSTRUCTOR/LIFEGUARD 1 AND JUNIOR INSTRUCTOR/LIFEGUARD

The City of Richmond is committed to be the most appealing, livable, well-managed community in Canada, a vision that is only made possible by developing our most valuable asset – our people. This is a great opportunity to join our team and shape our community. The City of Richmond offers competitive pay programs, comprehensive benefits and attractive incentives. If you are looking to make a difference, and to share our vision, then please apply.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the regulations, policies, and procedures applicable to the work.
• Ability to demonstrate competence in established procedures and related training.
• Ability to respond to minor and major first aid and lifesaving situations in aquatic facilities.
• Ability to teach water safety and aquatic skills to patrons ranging in age and abilities and provide effective in-class feedback and written reports.
• Working knowledge of pool chemistry and maintenance equipment and procedures.
• Effective interpersonal skills, including the ability to be courteous to others in situations of conflict or disagreement.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to prevent and address infractions of pool rules and regulations with professionalism.
• Ability to prioritize competing demands.
• Ability to prepare and maintain a variety of charts, records and reports related to the work.
• Ability to successfully pass a Police Information Check.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

The Instructor/Lifeguard 1 position requires: Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent supplemented by a minimum of 500 hours of related lifeguarding experience and courses in lifesaving, aquatic skills, instruction and pool operations and maintenance as required for the certifications listed below.

• Minimum age of sixteen (16) years old
• National Lifeguard Pool Option current within two (2) years
• National Lifeguard Waterpark Option current within two (2) years
• Standard First Aid and CPR-C/AED current within three (3) years
• Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor current within two (2) years
• Lifesaving Instructor current within two (2) years*
• required for Instructor/Lifeguard 1 only

Candidates without Grade 12 or 500 hours experience may be considered for Auxiliary Junior Instructor/Lifeguard employment.

SKILL SCREENING:

Candidates will be required to attend one (1) mandatory skills screening assessment and group interview on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at 8am-12pm OR 1pm-5pm at Minoru Centre for Active Living.
In addition, successful candidates will be required to attend an Orientation session on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 4-9pm at Minoru Centre for Active Living and a shadow shift at both Minoru Centre for Active Living (One of Nov 12: 4-8pm, Nov 15: 8am-12pm, or Nov 16: 8am-12pm) and Watermania (One of Nov 13: 3:45pm-7:45pm, Nov 8: 8am-12pm, or Nov 9: 8am-12pm) Further information will be provided to shortlisted candidates. Candidates who are unable to attend these dates may not be considered.

• Performs lifeguarding duties and participate in responses to aquatic emergencies.
• Teaches swimming lessons to a variety of ages and skill levels.
• Performs routine tasks associated with daily maintenance of the pool, deck and change rooms.
• Responds to clients’ inquiries, concerns, and complaints.
• Assists the Instructor/Lifeguard 2 as required on-deck or with administrative tasks.
• Prepares and maintains work records.
• Instructor/Lifeguard 1s may orient and mentor Junior Instructor/Lifeguards.