Vancouver Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Lifeguard and Swim Instructor

Vancouver Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services is looking for enthusiastic candidates that are skilled in working with all ages and abilities in recreation activities, with a focus on lifeguarding and swim instruction. Experience in these fields as well as exceptional customer service and problem solving is desired.

Requirements

• Communicate and work well with diverse customers of all ages and abilities, and City employee team
• Assist in providing a safe program and environment for participants and staff
• Understand and implement City of Vancouver values: Compassionate, Collaborative, Inclusive, Innovative, Empowered; policies, and procedures
• Work a flexible schedule including, days, evenings, holidays and weekends
• Maintain a professional appearance, adhere to dress code, and provide excellent customer service
• Respond quickly and effectively in an emergency and report all accidents, injuries and safety health hazards according to City guidelines
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships with the public, program participants, other city employees

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 401k matching
• Retirement plan
• Generous parental leave