Instructor - Aquatics (Part Time)

Internal Closing Date:

Sept 11, 2026

External Closing Date:

Sept 18, 2026

Note: Posting comes off at 12:00AM on the closing date, with the competition closing at 11:59pm the day prior.

Hourly Rate:

29.63

Minimum Weekly Hours:

4

4 hours guaranteed weekly.

Hourly pay + 16% in lieu of vacation, statutory holidays and benefits.

Reporting to the Coordinator - Aquatics , this position involves teaching additional swimming lesson sets for children and adults not filled by Lifeguard/Instructors. The incumbents work minimal shifts of limited duration in indoor and/or outdoor swimming pools.

Duties Include:

• Plans, organizes and instructs swimming classes at all levels.
• Maintains related class and course records.
• Carries out minor preventative maintenance tasks.
• All persons employed by the City of Vernon will be required to assist the City in providing emergency services.  Duties assigned during an emergency may differ from regular duties.

Required Education and Experience:

• Minimum 16 Years of Age.

• Current Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor.
• Current CPR Level C.
• UP to 6 months experience as a swim instructor
• A combination of related education and experience may be considered.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Capable of working effectively and tactfully with the public.

Preferred Education, and Experience:

• Current Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard Service Award (Pool Option).
• Ability to teach one or more specialized courses, (Syncro, Competitive Diving or BOA

To Apply:

Please submit your resume, quoting the appropriate competition online at vernon.ca/careers by selecting “apply” and creating a candidate profile.

• Internal applicants are asked to apply using their worker profile.

The City of Vernon wishes to thank all applicants; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note that we are unable to accept phone calls regarding application status.