We are seeking experienced lifeguards that wish to make a positive impact in the community.
Lifeguard certification is required.
Pay: CA$22.00 per hour
Location: Coquitlam, BC. Port Coquitlam, BC. Port Moody, BC.
Schedule: Full-time March 16–27, 2026 and/or June 26–Sept. 4 for eligible CSJ candidates.
At Rainforest Adventure Camps, we believe in the power of play. We are a community-focused non-profit dedicated to further developing participants’ resilience, empathy, social growth, and independence in a fun and peaceful setting. If you are an outgoing, high-energy leader who loves the water and the woods, we want to meet you!
Further develop your experience leading a team of staff, volunteers, kids, and youth.
Who You Are: You are a "people person" through and through. You’re the one who anticipates the needs of your team and stays patient and kind even when the weather isn't perfect. You are kind, calm, patient, creative, efficient, reliable, dedicated, take initiative, and love to build relationships and community.
- - A Natural Leader: You have experience mentoring staff and volunteers. We are looking for a calm, collaborative, patient, and respectful leader.
- - Safety-First: You’re a pro at managing groups near water (lakes and pools), and ensuring everyone's safety, wellness, and engagement.
- - Community Builder: You thrive on building positive relationships with parents, kids, youth, staff, volunteers, and the community.
- - Resourceful: You have a "toolbox" full of games and activities ready to go.
Prerequisites:
- - Lifeguard Certification.
- - Current Police Information Check & First Aid Certification.
- - Canada Summer Jobs requires all candidates hired for summer be under the age of 31 and a Permanent Resident, Canadian Citizen, or Protected Person.
What Your Days Will Look Like:
- - Help Lead the Adventure: Collaboratively lead games and activities at beautiful spots like White Pine Beach and Coquitlam River.
- - Navigate the Day: Ensure safety around water, and de-escalate challenges with a calm, respectful approach.
- - Collaborate with the Camp Coordinator and Camp Director along with Admin, Camp Leaders, and Volunteers.
- - Train and mentor staff and volunteers.
- - The position will be outdoors, collaboratively leading one of our camps.
Locations: Out-trips at our Tri-Cities Camps include White Pine Beach, the Coquitlam River, Poirier Pool, the Coquitlam Aquatic Complex, Spani Pool, Eagle Ridge Pool, Centennial Pool, Crash Crawly's (if there's heavy rain or wildfire smoke), and more. We meet at (or near) the out-trip of the day.
Join Our Mission: Adventure Play Care Society is a non-profit on a mission to inspire and empower. We value diversity and invite experienced leaders from all backgrounds to apply to our child-centred programs.
Apply Today: Please send your resume and your answers to the following questions to info@rfcamps.com.
Application questions:
1. This position requires a current Lifeguard Certification, Police Info Check (CRC) and First Aid/CPR. Please confirm if you have these.
2. Canada Summer Jobs requires all candidates hired for summer be under the age of 31 and a Permanent Resident, Canadian Citizen, or Protected Person. Please confirm both.
3. How many hundreds of hours of professional experience do you have leading large groups of kids ages 6-12 in a recreational setting? What did you do?
4. Would you like to be considered for a Lifeguard position at our summer camps from June 26-Sept. 4 as well if you are eligible for the Canada Summer Jobs program?
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We appreciate your interest.
