Lifeguard​/Swim Instructor - Taylor District YMCA

Date Posted: April 7th, 2026

Position Title: Lifeguard/Swim Instructor

Location: Taylor District YMCA (9888 Cherry Ave W, Taylor, BC V0C 2K0)

Term: Temporary, Part-time

Hours: 4-24 hours per week

Shift: Shifts vary but include weekdays, evenings, and weekends

Start Date: May 27th, 2026

End Date: August 29th, 2026

Salary: $25.50 per hour

Reports To: Aquatics and Recreation Coordinator

The YMCA is a national leader in health, fitness, and aquatics. The Taylor District YMCA provides high quality aquatics programming, engages with the community and supports the development of lifesaving skills.

• Put in to action the principles and practice of lifesaving, lifeguarding and first aid
• Observe patrons in the pool, enforce safety regulations and maintain safety in the facility
• Willingness to complete swim instructor training
• Be in accordance with all applicable provincial and YMCA Standards, policies and procedures
• Help facilitate aquatics programming, plan activities for community events and birthday parties
• Take payments for drop-in swims, punch passes and group bookings
• Help keep the facility clean and in good condition

• Current Standard First Aid certificate
• National Lifeguard - Pool Option
• Swim Instructor certification - preferred
• Experience as a Lifeguard or Swimming Instructor - preferred
• Access to reliable transportation or a vehicle
• Demonstrated high level of customer service skills
• Successful candidates will be required to provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Reference Check/Vulnerable Sector Search issued no later than six (6) months preceding your start date
• 3 professional references

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.