Junior Lifeguard

Junior Lifeguard

Competition #2026-30
(Casual, Up to 8 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 Casual  Junior Lifeguards  to join us.

The Junior Lifeguard position is intended to offer an opportunity for new and aspiring Lifeguards to gain experience that would help them progress to Lifeguard and Lifeguard/Instructor positions as their skills develop. The primary roleof the Junior Lifeguard would be to complement the existing Aquatic Team and help to ensure public safety during busy public swim times and special events. Junior Lifeguards work on deck, alongside Lifeguards and Lifeguard/Instructors, with the opportunity to obtain valuable lifeguarding skills and experience.

Under the supervision of the Aquatic Leader, and with the guidance of other Aquatic Team members, the Junior Lifeguards will help ensure the safety and enjoyment of pool patrons.

Required qualifications:

• Minimum of six (6) months in an aquatic and/or customer service environment.
• Current National Lifeguard (NL) - Pool Option.
• Standard First Aid Certificate (or equivalent).
• CPR Level (C) Award.

Pay and benefits for this bargaining unit position will be in accordance with the Collective Agreement, CUPE Local458. The 2025 post-probationary wage rate for this position is $23.41 per hour plus 14% of gross wage earnings in lieu of benefits plan entitlements, statutory holiday pay, sick leave, etc.

If this position is of interest to you, please visit our employment page at t o 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 interviewwill be contacted. Preferred candidates will be required to obtain and maintain an acceptable Police Information Check (Vulnerable Sector).