Lifeguard & Swim Instructor

Teach, Guard, and Inspire In and Around the Water

Every day, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by teaching essential water safety skills, building confidence in and around the water, and creating safe, welcoming experiences for members and guests.

Quick Facts 

• Compensation: $20.71 per hour, plus membership to Y facilities 
• Reporting to: Manager, Aquatics
• Location: H2O Adventure + Fitness Centre and/or Kelowna Family Y
• Schedule: Part-Time hours, Daytime shifts between 5:30am/6:00am to 3:00pm/4:00pm

This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about aquatics, enjoys working with people of all ages, and is committed to creating safe, positive, and engaging experiences in and around the water. 

What You Will Do 

In this role, you will help create safe, welcoming, and engaging aquatic experiences while supporting participants as they build confidence, develop skills, and achieve their goals.

• Deliver high-quality swim lessons that build confidence, teach essential water safety skills, and support lifelong participation in aquatic activities.
• Provide vigilant lifeguard supervision to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all participants and guests.
• Create welcoming and inclusive experiences that encourage participation and belonging.
• Respond quickly and effectively to emergencies and facility incidents.
• Build positive relationships with members, participants, families, volunteers, and colleagues.
• Maintain aquatic spaces, equipment, and safety standards in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.
• Contribute to a culture of teamwork, service excellence, and continuous improvement.

What You Bring 

• YMCA Canada Swim Instructor or Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor certification.
• National Lifeguard Pool certification.
• National Lifeguard Waterpark certification, or ability to obtain prior to start date.
• Current Standard First Aid certification.
• Current CPR-C certification, issued within the previous 12 months (facility specific requirement).
• Airway Management and Oxygen Administration (AMOA) certification, or willingness to obtain.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and customer service skills.

Who You Are 

• Passionate about helping others develop confidence and life-saving skills.
• Calm, attentive, and safety-focused in dynamic environments.
• Service-oriented and committed to creating exceptional participant experiences.
• Collaborative and inclusive, building positive relationships with members, families, and colleagues.
• Values-driven and committed to the YMCA's mission of strengthening communities.

Why Join Us 

• See the impact of your work firsthand as participants learn, grow, and achieve their goals.
• Experience variety every day through a mix of teaching, lifeguarding, and member interaction.
• Join a supportive and energetic aquatics team that values teamwork, growth, and shared success.

Additional Requirements 

• Three professional references
• A satisfactory Criminal Record Check Check/Vulnerable Sector Search.
  The YMCA will provide applicable instructions and paperwork.

The YMCA of Southern Interior BC is an equity employer and encourages applications from all individuals who may contribute to the diversity of our workplace. This includes persons with diverse abilities, persons of colour and ethnicity, Indigenous persons (First Nations, Metis, and Inuit), and people of all sexual orientations and genders.

Application deadline: November 15th, 2026