DISTRICT OF SAANICH
PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
RECREATION DIVISION
GORDON HEAD RECREATION CENTRE
Instructor III - Aquafit Instructor
Up to 10 Casual Positions
The District of Saanich's Parks, Recreation and Community Services department is seeking a team player to help drive our mission of Healthy Nature, Healthy People, and Healthy Community, while supporting our vision: a Saanich where everyone belongs.
You'll work within a team where service excellence, learning and sharing, and feedback and accountability are highly valued, and where communication, trust, respect, and positivity form the foundation for everything we do.
Gordon Head Recreation Centre is seeking enthusiastic and certified Instructor III - Aquafit Instructors to deliver safe, engaging, and well-organized aquatic fitness programs. This role is ideal for instructors who enjoy motivating participants, creating a welcoming recreation environment, and delivering high-quality instruction while supporting participant safety and enjoyment.
Under the general direction of a Recreation Programmer or Program Technician, the Instructor III - Aquafit Instructor provides direct instruction, leadership, and program management for Aquafit classes. Responsibilities include preparing the program area and equipment, developing class content, delivering instruction in a safe and organized manner, welcoming and providing feedback to participants, maintaining accurate attendance records and reports, ensuring equipment is safely stored following each class, maintaining a safe and clean work environment, and attending scheduled in-service training.
Requirements include completion of Grade 10, a minimum of three months of experience in the area of instruction, and current certification and training in Aquafit instruction in accordance with industry standards. Employment is subject to provision of a satisfactory Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector (PIC-VS) check no older than six months, with renewal required as per policy.
The successful candidates will work casual shifts during weekday daytime and evening hours. Hours and shifts are subject to change. Although we thank all applicants for applying, only those under consideration will be contacted.
These are C.U.P.E. Local 2011 positions with a wage of $31.46 per hour (2026 rate) plus 15% in lieu of benefits. Job description and competition information can be found at www.saanich.ca. Please apply by November 3, 2026 at 11:45 p.m., quoting competition 26252.
The District of Saanich is proud to once again be recognized as one of BC's Top Employers for 2026. As an inclusive, supportive, and high performing organization, we are committed to fostering a workplace that reflects the diversity of the community we serve. We aim to attract and retain passionate, skilled individuals from all backgrounds, demographics, and life experiences, and we are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone can contribute and thrive. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact accessibilityHR@saanich.ca in confidence. We are here to support your full participation.
