Lifeguard

Date Posted: June 5, 2025

Competition Number: 47-25/26

Location: Vernon, BC

Bgc Okanagan provides safe and supportive spaces where children, youth and families can experience new opportunities, overcome barriers, build positive relationships and build confidence and skills for life. Bgco is hiring a part time Lifeguard for the School Aged Child Care Program at our Vernon Club. It's a great opportunity to work with awesome kids and amazing team members. Bring joy to summer with BGCO. Step into a world where every day is an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children and their families!

This is a temporary role with a duration of 9 weeks, running from July 2025 to August 2025.

We can provide:

• Opportunities for paid professional development such as:

• Responsible Adult, Class 4 Drivers License, First Aid & Food Safe

• Professional Development Days
• Fun, Safe, Inclusive & Positive Culture
• Cost shared benefit plan, paid sick and vacation time, childcare discount

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work in partnership with the Program Coordinator to establish safety rules and expectations
• Work in partnership with the Senior Program Leader and/or Program Area Leader to plan and carry out program activities and special events
• Ensure the water safety rules and procedures are followed by participants and staff
• Provide water safety and basic knowledge/education to staff, volunteers and members
• Establish, communicate and enforce water-front rules
• Monitor water-front areas and rescue any person in difficulty or distress
• Set up area for water-based activities
• Promote an inclusive, discrimination-free environment and encourage diversity
• Build positive relationships with participants, staff and volunteers
• Completion of incident reports as needed

Qualifications:

• Current National Lifeguard Certification
• First Aid/CPR Certification
• Experience working with children and youth
• Excellent organization, communication and leadership skills
• Demonstrate ability to effectively manage behavior
• Successful completion of our agency screening process

Hours: Maximum of 25 hours per week, Flexible schedule.

Rate of Pay: $22.30 per hour

Closing Date: Open until filled

As an equal opportunity employer, BGC Okanagan is committed to the prioritization of equitable and inclusive employment practices. Our goal is to be representative of the communities we serve, and we encourage applications from communities which are structurally marginalized based on race, disability, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, nationality, social or ethnic origin, gender identity and/or expression. If any candidate needs any accessibility support throughout the hiring process, we will accommodate such requests when made. You will only be considered for a position with BGC Okanagan if youre legally entitled to work in Canada. Eligible applicants include: Canadian citizens, permanent residents and refugees in Canada with legal status.

We appreciate and thank all applicants for their interest, however only short-listed candidates will be contacted.