Lifeguard/Instructor

Situated within the shared, unceded territory of the L̓il̓wat7úl (Líl̓wat People) and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish People), the Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) is a vibrant destination resort community, local government organization and leader in providing municipal programs, services, progressive planning and infrastructure. The RMOW is a high performance municipal organization and significant tourism economy serving a community of 14,000 permanent residents and over three million annual visitors. Whistler’s vision is to be a place where our community thrives, nature is protected and guests are inspired. The Recreation department has an opportunity for qualified individuals to apply for the position of Lifeguard/Swim Instructor at Meadow Park Sports Centre. Reporting to the Aquatics Recreation Programmer, this casual position offers a schedule of up to 80 hours bi-weekly during the sport centre operational hours of 6am to 9pm, including weekends. The Lifeguard/Swim Instructor’s main responsibilities include safety supervision of the pool area; swim instruction for all ages; administration of first aid for the sports centre; completion of basic maintenance tasks in the pool area; and the delivery of positive sports centre guest service. Lifeguard/Swim Instructors will also assist with the opening and closing of the pool facilities. Qualified candidates are fully certified and qualified Lifeguard/Swim Instructors with current NL (pool), Swim For Life Swim Instructor, First Aid, and CPR-C certifications. AMOA, BLS, NLI, Swim Trainer and LSIT qualifications are considered assets. For more information visit www.lifesaving.bc.ca [http://www.lifesaving.bc.ca/] and www.redcross.ca [http://www.redcross.ca/]. Candidates with international certifications are encouraged to apply and will be considered, however will require valid Canadian certifications before beginning employment. Candidates must have some knowledge of aquatic-related policy and procedures, water safety and first aid, and demonstrate skills in communication for effective instruction, lifeguarding and judgment for quick decision-making. The successful candidate is customer service focused with a professional, approachable and helpful demeanor, can handle multiple tasks, and is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace while contributing to a positive team environment. The starting wage for this position is $28.53 an hour. In addition to the hourly wage, casual employees at the RMOW receive 12% of their regular earnings in lieu of employee benefits. As a requirement of the position, the successful applicant must provide a satisfactory Police Information Check prior to beginning employment. Posting No. 061-26 Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until October 1st, 2026, and assessed as received We thank all applicants for their interest however, only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. The Resort Municipality of Whistler is committed to being an equal opportunity employer who embraces and respects diversity.

The Lifeguard/Swim Instructor is responsible for ensuring pool safety, providing swim instruction to all ages, and administering first aid. They also perform basic pool maintenance and assist with the opening and closing of the facility.

Candidates must hold current NL (pool), Swim For Life Swim Instructor, First Aid, and CPR-C certifications. A satisfactory Police Information Check is required prior to the start of employment.

• 12% of regular earnings in lieu of employee benefits

• Customer servicePreferred
• First AidPreferred
• CommunicationPreferred

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• Lifeguarding
• Swim instruction
• First aid
• CPR-C
• Water safety
• Facility maintenance
• Customer service
• Communication
• Decision-making
• Pool supervision
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Tourism
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
• First Aid Certification
• Planning
• First Aid
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Decision Making
• Customer Service
• Economics
• Land Surveyor In Training

• Sports & Recreation
• Government & Public Sector
• Customer Service & Support
• Security & Safety
• Lifeguard Instructor
• Lifeguard
• Protective Services Workers Not Elsewhere Classified
• Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

0+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week