Aquatic Instructor

Are you eager to become a lifeguard? Get your toes wet as a swimming instructor before completing your National Lifeguard certification!

The City of Delta is seeking applications from enthusiastic candidates who have completed the Water Safety Instructor and/or Swim for Life Instructor certification to join our team at Winskill Aquatic & Fitness Centre to provide instructional and recreational aquatics programs and leisure play activities for all age groups. If you are interested in joining a dynamic team committed to connecting people to active living as well as making a difference in your community, we encourage you to apply to this opportunity!

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Conducts water safety program instruction for all age ranges and for a variety of community groups.
• Leads leisure play activities for special events, birthday parties and various celebrations.
• Performs custodial and janitorial duties relative to the aquatic facility.
• Ensures the safety of patrons participating in water safety programs and leisure play activities.
• Prepares and maintains records and reports.
• Ensures observance of regulations governing public conduct within recreational facilities and activities.
• Provides routine information to the public regarding programs and facilities; promotes interest and ongoing participation in programs.
• Ensures for safe and proper use of equipment and facilities.

Qualifications

• Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor Certification
• Minimum age of sixteen (16) years.
• Completion of Grade 10 and/or an equivalent combination of training and experience is an asset.
• Provide your Fall/Winter 2026-2027 availability

The City of Delta provides a competitive salary of $27.78 - $32.57 per hour + 12% in lieu of vacation, public holidays and benefits.

Important Dates:

October 15 - November 1, 2026 - Accepting Applications

November 2 - November 15, 2026 - Applicant Shortlisting

November 15, 2026 - Stroke & Skill Screening Session - Attend one of these optional sessions at Winskill Aquatic & Fitness Centre to confirm that your skills and strokes are up to standard. Lifesaving Swimmer 6 skills and Lifesaving NL physical standard skills will be screened and applicants will be provided feedback for improvement to meet the standards. Please register by calling 604-952-3000 and provide the Event ID
1:00 pm Event ID - 128852
1:20 pm Event ID - 128853
1:40 pm Event ID - 128854

November 22, 2026 - Lifeguard/Instructor Wet/Dry Interview Prep Session - This session is by invite only. Applicants will be shortlisted and invited to attend this session.
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm at Winskill Aquatic & Fitness Centre.

November 30, 2026 - Lifeguard/Instructor Wet/Dry Interview - Applicants must be available to attend this session.  Applicants will be shortlisted and invited to attend this session.
11:00 am - 3:00 pm at Winskill Aquatic & Fitness Centre.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. To improve your chances of being shortlisted, we encourage applicants to keep their skills current. We recommend the following:

• Seek aquatics volunteer opportunities at delta.ca/volunteer
• Register for ongoing training, such as the Next Wave – Aquatic Leadership & Development Program, Lifesaving Instructor Certification, Aquafit Certification, and other trainer certifications.

At the City of Delta, we are committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce that is representative of our community, providing equal opportunity and fostering an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are recognized, valued and celebrated.