Head Lifeguard

Overview

As one of the fastest growing cities in Canada, City of Surrey is a globally recognized leader in building vibrant, sustainable communities through technology and innovation. City of Surrey employees are talented innovators, inspired by meaningful work and the opportunity to drive our city-and their careers-forward. Build a City. Build a Future at the City of Surrey.

Employment Status

Union - CUPE Local 402 - Regular Full-Time

Scope

The City of Surrey's Parks, Recreation & Culture Department is seeking three regular full-time Head Lifeguards to provide leadership, supervision, and direction in the development of fun and interactive activities, special events and facility operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, direction, and supervision to a team of high performing Lifeguards, Instructors, and facility support staff.
• Ensure the facility is well maintained and kept clean and safe daily, in accordance with BC Health Act.
• Perform and direct staff in routine maintenance such as cleaning change rooms, performing scheduled checks of water quality and equipment functions.
• Instruct leadership courses, in-service training and assist in developing program and activity schedules suited to the needs and interests of the facility participants.
• Lead or participate in planning, organizing, and delivering special events and leisure swim activities.

Qualifications

Applicants under consideration will be required to provide proof of qualifications and consent to a Police Information Check with a Vulnerable Sector Check.

Other Information

Number of Job Openings : 2

Hourly Rate : $33.29 (2024 Rates)

Pay Steps Hourly Rate Year 1 $33.29 Year 2 $33.88 Year 3 $34.79

Conditions of Employment

This position requires completion of a Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Check.

Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.

Closing Date

This job will be posted until January 9, 2026.

Our Values

Integrity - Service - Teamwork - Innovation - Community