Job Description

Department

Community Services

Hours of Work

Casual, Part-Time

Rate of Pay

$35.33 after probation

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the general direction of the Parks, Arenas & Aquatics Manager, Aquatics Supervisor or


designate the Aquatics Specialty Instructor is responsible for providing instruction and


supervision for programs such as Fitness, Synchro, Lifesaving Swim Lessons, and Diving while


ensuring the safety of all participants. The role also involves monitoring and recording pool


conditions, maintaining equipment readiness for both regular and emergency use, and upholding


good housekeeping standards in all pool areas. Additionally, the instructor will prepare lesson


plans and evaluations in advance to ensure effective program delivery.

KEY DUTIES PERFORMED:

1. Provide instruction, supervision and ensures safety for swimming and other aquatic programs


in the specialty area of Fitness, Synchro, Swim Lessons and Diving.


2. Monitors and records pool conditions when necessary.


3. Ensures that all necessary equipment is in good working order and ready for immediate or


emergency use.


4. Maintains good housekeeping in all areas of the pool.


5. Prepares lesson plans and evaluations.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES & SKILLS:

1. Completion of Instructor Certification related to programs taught:


a. Fitness instruction: Certification from a recognized organization.


b. Lifesaving Swim for Life Instructor.


c. Synchronized swimming instruction: BC Synchro Association recognized


certification.


d. Springboard diving instruction: BC Diving Association recognized certification.


e. Water polo instruction: BC Water Polo Association recognized certification.


2. Compliance with and approval of Security/Reliability Clearance and Criminal Record


Search (including vulnerable sector).


3. Certification in Standard First Aid with CPR C.


4. The ability to perform all the duties outlined in a safe manner following established


Facility Procedures, Occupational, Health & Safety Rules, and Violence in the Workplace


policies and W.C.B. Regulations (i.e. WHMIS).

NOTE: The duties listed are not set forth for the purpose of limiting the assignment of work and are not to be construed as a

complete list of the duties normally to be performed under a job title or those duties temporarily performed outside the normal

line of work.