Lifeguard I Full-time Job

Job Description

The Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation is inviting applications from interested and qualified candidates for the summer intake of Lifeguard I employees for various outdoor pools and beaches in Vancouver. All shortlisted candidates will be required to attend an aquatic screening assessment. Candidates must e-mail their certifications to aquatic.services@vancouver.ca in addition to this application in order to be considered.

 

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Performing general lifeguard duties under the direction of a supervisor, including rowboats and foot patrols
• Supervising and promoting safety and order on public beaches/outdoor pools
• Performing assigned duties to prevent loss of life and damage to property
• Performing lookout duties and administering first aid, if and when required
• Inspecting facilities/vessels for safety equipment
• Patrols and/or scans assigned swimming area.
• Makes rescues and renders assistance to bathers in difficulty.
• Administers resuscitation and first aid treatments.
• Checks lifeguard equipment to ensure proper condition and keeps same in readiness at all times.
• Promotes water and beach safety practices.
• Checks beach and pool equipment and areas for condition and cleanliness.
• Performs a variety of tasks such as removing glass, seaweed, and driftwood from beach area, emptying garbage containers, erecting or resetting beach signs and ensuring the cleanliness of the bathhouse and adjacent area.
• Performing other related work, as required

 

Qualifications

The successful candidate must possess the following current and valid certificates:

• National Lifeguard Pool certification
• National Lifeguard Waterfront certification
• CPR Basic Rescuer “C” Certificate
• Standard First Aid

This position may include working weekends, statutory holidays, as well as early morning and late evening shifts. 

 

 

A Police Record Check is a requirement of this position.  A clearance requires the absence of any criminal charges or convictions related to this position.

Business Unit/Department: Board of Parks & Recreation (1400) 

Affiliation: CUPE 1004 Parks 

Employment Type: Auxiliary/Casual 

Position Start Date: July, 2025 

Salary Information: Pay Grade GR-315: $34.66 per hour

 

Application Close: July 6, 2025

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