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About West Shore Parks & Recreation

West Shore Parks & Recreation is a community-driven organization located in Victoria, BC, committed to providing high-quality recreational programs and services. Our facilities are designed to promote health, wellness, and enjoyment for individuals and families of all ages. We pride ourselves on creating an inclusive and welcoming environment where employees and community members can thrive. Join us in delivering exceptional experiences at our beautiful recreation facilities!

Position Overview

We're looking for exceptional staff to deliver a unique camp opportunity for the children of the West Shore. The Aqua Camp Leader will develop, plan and implement daily and weekly recreational activities for children 7 to 12 years of age. The leader is responsible for instruction of a daily 1-hour swim lesson along with a wide variety of water related activities incorporating: sports, games, arts, drafts, and special events. In this role, you will help children build friendships, try new things, and develop lifelong skills.

Employees also receive access to counselling and a staff facility pass, which provides drop-in use of the weightroom, fitness classes, skating, the pool and our 9-hole golf course.

Job Duties & Accountabilities

• Leads engaging activities both in the pool and outdoors.
• Plans and leads engaging swim lesson programming for a variety of ages and swim levels.
• Supervises safety of children in the water during lesson time and fun swims.
• Adapts to changing plans or situations, and modifies activities to suit different ages, needs and abilities.
• Ensures all children feel safe, included, and supported.
• Follows all safety, privacy and emergency procedures.
• Supports smooth sign-in and sign-out and completes required documentation (attendance logs, incident reports)
• Ensures safe use of equipment and reports hazards promptly.
• Communicates respectfully, and builds positive relationships with campers, families and coworkers.
• Works indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions, including sun, heat, and light rain.
• Performs tasks of similar scope and complexity as required.

Qualifications

• Skills, knowledge and experience with specific areas such as aquatics, sports and arts and crafts are required.
• Current Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor or equivalent (YMCA, or West Shore Swim Instructor) is required.
• Current Bronze Cross is required.
• Current Standard First Aid with CPR C/AED is required.
• Completion of high school diploma or related post-secondary education.
• At least 180 hours of experience working with children or youth (paid or volunteer) is required.
• Ability to be imaginative and flexible to ensure a fun environment is created for participants.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead activities and support groups.
• Ability to work independently and as part of team.
• Ability to work outdoors in all kinds of weather including heat, wind, rain, etc.

A clear and current criminal record check (employer initiated) is a condition of employment and is the financial responsibility of the successful candidate.

Applications 

Resumes and cover letters quoting competition 26-24 to be received prior to April 3rd, 2026, at 12:00PM