Spring/Summer Kayak Instructor 2026

Come work in the beautiful Chilliwack River Valley!

The CCE Paddling Club is a not-for profit club providing kayak instruction in the Chilliwack Area. We are looking for NCCP certified kayak instructors (lake kayaking instructors and whitewater kayaking instructors) for the Spring and Summer of 2026 (May through August), to provide kayak instruction for school groups, summer camps as well as recreational programs for adult and youth club members. The majority of programming is provided at Cultus Lake, with whitewater kayak instruction to be provided on the Chilliwack River. Instructors will be supervised and mentored by our Administrator.

Working Conditions

The successful candidates will be hired as seasonal employees. There are THREE positions available:

ONE full time instructor (30-35 hours/ week) for 8 weeks primarily responsible for running programming summer camp and our regular lake and whitewater programming for youth and adults. Some administrative duties will be required. Start date beginning of July.

For all positions, the salaried pay rate will be $18-$25.00/ hour depending on level of certification and experience.

Employment Requirements

The Kayak Instructor must have the following qualifications,

1. NCCP Kayak Instructor (lake or whitewater, I2L2 level preferred)

2. First Aid with CPR (Advanced Wilderness first aid preferred)

3. Respect in Sport, Safe Sport, Making Ethical Decisions, or equivalent online training

4. Swiftwater Safety Awareness (Swiftwater Safety Rescue level 2-4 preferred)

If needed the CCE will provide assistance with training, including a contribution to the cost of training up to a maximum of $400. The candidate must provide two work references, and prior to the start date must provide a Criminal Record Check and ICBC driver’s abstract

The ideal candidate will have experience working with youth aged 8 years and older, experience working as a summer camp facilitator or instructor and/or with youth sports programming. Candidates must enjoy working with youth, be capable of working independently with their co-instructor, have exceptional problem solving skills, and should have excellent client communication skills. At least one of the instructors hired should have a road-worthy vehicle capable of pulling a small boat trailer (mileage allowance provided).

The Kayak Instructor must be versed in Canoe Kayak BC and Canoe Kayak Canada safety protocols and must adhere to these requirements at all times.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00-$25.00 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Chilliwack, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person