British Columbia Lifeguard Jobs – 44 Openings This Week

Lifeguard/Swim Instructor
YMCA BC —Chilliwack, BC
- $23.59–$26.08 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Customer service
- Maintenance
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Aquatic Attendant
YMCA of Southern Interior BC —Kelowna, BC
- $18.25 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Customer service
- First Aid Certification
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10d
Lifeguard/Instructor - Aquatics
City of Burnaby —Burnaby, BC
- $29.25–$34.25 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Customer service
- Maintenance
26-146 Aquatic Services Attendant
The City of Maple Ridge —Maple Ridge, BC
- $21.46 an hour
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Cleaning
- Wellness program
10d
Aux Guard/Instructor
City of Abbotsford —Abbotsford, BC
- $26.51–$31.19 an hour
- Monday to Friday
- CPR Certification
- Sanitation
- Maintenance
8d
Head Lifeguard
Government of Canada —Radium Hot Springs, BC
- $30.66–$33.28 an hour
- Overtime
- CPR Certification
- Sanitation
- English
- Dental care
- Paid time off
2d
Lifeguard
St. George's School —Vancouver, BC
- $21.20–$25.00 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- CPR Certification
- Maintenance
- First Aid Certification
Lifeguard / Swimming Instructor
Vancouver Lawn Tennis & Badminton Club —Vancouver, BC
- $21–$25 an hour
- Part-time
- Customer service
- Maintenance
- First Aid Certification
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Fitness Centre & Pool Attendant (Immediate Start dates)
Westin Resort and Spa Whistler —Whistler, BC
- $20 an hour
- Immediate opening
- Customer service
- Sanitation
- Cleaning
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3h
Casual Lifeguard/Instructors
City of Nanaimo —Nanaimo, BC
- From $24.57 an hour
- Weekends as needed
Lifeguard/Instructor
Comox Valley Regional District —Courtenay, BC
- $27.61 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Customer service
- First Aid Certification
Lifeguard/Instructor
RESORT MUNICIPALITY OF WHISTLER —Whistler, BC
- $28.53 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- Customer service
- BLS Certification
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Outdoor Centre Lifeguard
YMCA BC —Gibsons, BC
- $146.65 a day
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- Customer service
- First Aid Certification
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PT/FT Lifeguard/Instructor
Bulkley Valley Regional Pool and Recreation Centre —Smithers, BC
- $24.24–$29.31 an hour
- CPR Certification
- Heavy lifting
- Customer service
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1d
Lifeguard/Instructor
City of Nanaimo —Nanaimo, BC
- $25.55–$26.89 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Teaching
Lifeguard I
City of Quesnel —Quesnel, BC
- Part-time
Lifeguard / Cashier
Harrison Hot Springs Resort —Harrison Hot Springs, BC
- $19.57–$26.09 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- Sanitation
- Cashiering
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
6d
Seasonal Summer Roles
Thrive Kids Canada —Kelowna, BC
- $19–$22 an hour
- Seasonal
- Maintenance
Lifeguard (Full-Time)
YMCA BC —Vanderhoof, BC
- $24.57 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- Customer service
- High school diploma or GED
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
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Aquatic Staff I - Lifeguard
City of Williams Lake —Williams Lake, BC
- $25.50 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- Customer service
- Sanitation

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Lifeguard/Swim Instructor

YMCA BC -
Chilliwack, BC

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Job details

Permanent | Part-time
$23.59–$26.08 an hour

Qualifications

Record keeping
CPR Certification
Customer service
Maintenance
CPR
Swimming
First Aid Certification
Client services
Fundraising
Water safety monitoring
Customer service orientation
Lesson planning
Lifeguard Certification
Teaching
AED Certification

Full job description

Date Posted: July 21, 2026

Position Title: Lifeguard/Swim Instructor (Lifeguard and/or Swim Instructor)

Location: Chilliwack Landing Leisure Centre - 9145 Corbould St, Chilliwack, BC V2P 4A6 (Primary)

Cheam Leisure Centre - 45501 Market Way, Chilliwack, BC V2R (Secondary)

Terms: Part-Time, Permanent

Hours: 4-24 hours per week

Shift: Shifts vary but will include weekdays, evenings, and weekends. Guard coverage needed weekdays 6am-3pm, Instructor coverage needed weekdays 4pm-8pm

Start Date: As soon as possible

Salary: $23.59-$26.08 per hour

Reports To: Supervisor, Aquatics

Nature & Scope

YMCA BC cares about raising healthy and resilient children, ensuring youth feel confident and supported and helping people feel healthy and connected to others in the community. We believe that everyone deserves to be healthy in spirit, mind and body. Our state- of-the-art centres of community offer a range of health, fitness, and aquatics programs for individuals and families.

The Lifeguard/Swim Instructor will report to the Aquatics Supervisor and work collaboratively with other members of the YMCA team to provide a safe and fun aquatics environment.

Major Responsibilities- in this position, you will:

Guard and teach swimming lessons in a positive and professional manner
Develop and lead lesson plans for various programs and administer progressive evaluations for participants
Enforce pool rules and safety regulations
Perform water rescues and administer first aid or CPR when necessary
Build meaningful relationships through positive daily interaction with YMCA members, visitors, and colleagues
Perform routine pool maintenance, as required
Perform general administrative duties and record keeping responsibilities
Ensure the safety of all members, participants, staff, and property, by following YMCA standards/policies/procedures and ensuring they are maintained among all members and staff
Promote philanthropy through the annual fundraiser campaign
Strong work ethic and able to remain flexible
Assist with training new staff/volunteers in procedures and practices

Qualification-you bring:

Current Standard First Aid certificate (valid within 3 years)
CPR level C and & AED certificate (valid within 1 year)
National Lifeguard - Pool Option
YSI or Swim Instructor Certification
Experience as a Lifeguard or Swimming Instructor - preferred
Advanced leadership courses are an asset
Demonstrated high level of customer service skills
Successful candidate will be required to provide 3 satisfactory references
Successful candidates will be required to provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Record check with a Vulnerable sector search issued no later than six (6) months preceding the start date.

About YMCA BC:

By igniting belonging and championing health equity, YMCA BC strengthens the foundations of community. With over 3,000 employees and volunteers, YMCA BC serves 150,000 individuals of all ages, backgrounds and abilities across hundreds of service locations, from the Sunshine Coast to Fort St. John.

As a charity, YMCA BC promotes equitable access to healthier outcomes by providing vital programs and services to help address many of our communities' most pressing social issues, including health and wellness, affordable child care and camps, mental health, employment services and community health.

We believe there is potential inside all of us and envision vibrant, healthy and inclusive communities for all.

YMCA BC is firmly committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging (EDIB). By taking an intersectional approach to our programs and services, the YMCA is committed to creating spaces and experiences where everyone feels safe, welcome, and like they belong. Learn more at bc.ymca.ca.

Application Process-ready to make a difference?

We invite you to apply today and find your WHY!

Internal Applicants: Please apply online to this position through the ADP Workforce Now Career Centre. (Myself/Talent/Career Centre)

Application Deadline: Until Filled

You will receive an automated notification to confirm receipt of your application.

If short-listed for a position: We will contact, you to move forward to the next step.
If not selected for a specific posting: Continue applying for future positions matching your qualifications and interests.

YMCA BC is committed to creating an inclusive, accessible environment where all members of our community feel valued, respected, and supported. We encourage applications from the diverse communities in which we live and serve, including but not limited to people of colour, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. We have established policies, procedures, and practices to meet accessibility standards throughout the hiring process. Should you require any accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact our People Services department.

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