Aquatic Leader
Competition #2026-25
(Full Time, Up to 2 Positions)
The District of Kent, located in the picturesque Eastern Fraser Valley, is offering several exciting opportunities in our Recreation, Culture & Projects Department.
With the upcoming Grand Opening (September 2026) of the Lets’Emot Regional Recreation and Aquatic Centre (LRRAC), we are looking to assemble a dynamic team to deliver exceptional services to our region. This amazing newfacility expands our existing recreation centre and features an 8-lane pool, lazy river, steam room, sauna, and hot tub.
We are seeking several positive, energetic, self-motivated, and team-oriented Aquatic Leaders to join us.
Reporting to the Aquatic Coordinator, you will be responsible for assisting with the supervision of qualified staff for the delivery of aquatics programs; providing on-going training opportunities for staff involved with the aquatics programs; assisting in scheduling and evaluating Lifeguards and Aquatics Instructors; assisting with risk management, maintenance, and water chemistry tasks; performing on deck instruction and lifeguarding modeling high standard guarding behaviors; assisting with administrative duties; liaising with other Recreation/Culture staff to create a safe and engaging aquatic experience for participants; and provide recommendations to supervisors.
Required qualifications:
- Grade 12 Diploma or proven equivalent.
- Minimum of three (3) years of aquatic experience.
- National Lifeguard (NL) - Pool Option.
- Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor Certificate.
- Lifesaving Instructor/Examiners Certificate.
- Standard First Aid with CPR Level C and AED.
- Pool Operator Certification.
- Preferred: National Lifeguard (NL) Instructor and/or Lifesaving Society Trainer Certificate.
Pay and benefits for this bargaining unit position will be in accordance with the Collective Agreement, CUPE Local 458. The 2025 post-probationary wage rate for this position is $33.14/hour. This position includes a comprehensiveextended health care benefits package and participation in the Municipal Pension Plan (MPP).
If this position is of interest to you, please visit our employment page at www.kentbc.ca/employment to view the jobdescription and to submit your application prior to the competition closing at 4:30 p.m. on July 10, 2026.
Alan M. Lucas, CRSP
Director of Human Resources / Occupational Safety
District of Kent
PO Box 70, 7170 Cheam Avenue Agassiz, BCV0M 1A0
The District of Kent would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview willbe contacted. Preferred candidates will be required to obtain and maintain an acceptable Police Information Check (Vulnerable Sector).
