Further Changes to Pool Hours, Pender Swim Lessons on Hold

Due to ongoing staffing challenges and a continued shortage of available lifeguards, the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) will be adjusting pool operating hours in September. These changes are necessary to maintain safe and reliable service across our facilities. 

Seasonal Shifts in Staffing
As many of our dedicated Aquatic staff return to school or other fall commitments, we are actively recruiting new lifeguards and instructors to join our team. Interviews are underway, and we look forward to welcoming fresh faces to our facilities soon. As new staff join our aquatics team, we will review pool schedules and adjust hours accordingly.  

Pender Harbour Aquatic and Fitness Centre – Effective September 2 

Beginning September 2, weekday daytime hours at the Pender Harbour Pool will be adjusted to meet staffing availability. However, following requests from the community, we are pleased to offer new weekend hours, giving families and community members more opportunities to enjoy the pool during their free time.  

Swim Lessons Update  

Swim lessons at Pender Harbour are temporarily paused while we welcome and train new instructors over the coming weeks. We are committed to resuming lessons as soon as staffing allows and will share updates as they become available. 

Adjusted hours for the Pender Harbour Aquatic and Fitness Centre can be found below. 

Monday & Tuesday
Pool and Gym: 7:00am – 1:00pm / 3:30pm – 8:00pm 

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Pool: 7:00 am to 8:30 am and 3:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Gym: 7:00 am – 1:00 pm and 3:30 pm – 8:00 pm 

Saturday & Sunday
Pool and Gym:  10:00am – 4:00pm 

Sechelt Aquatic Centre – Effective September 7 

Hours for the Sechelt Aquatic Centre can be found below. The reduction in hours will result in the pool being closed on Sundays through September.  

Monday & Friday
Pool: 6:00am – 1:30pm
Gym: 6:00 am – 8:30 pm 

Tuesday & Thursday
Pool: 9:00am – 8:30pm
Gym: 6:00 am – 8:30 pm 

Wednesday
Pool: 6:00am – 7:00pm
Gym: 6:00 am – 8:30 pm 

Saturday
Pool: 9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Gym: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm 

Sunday
Pool: Closed
Gym: 10:00 am – 4:30 pm 

Gibsons and District Aquatic Facility – Effective September 7 

The Gibsons pool will see an increase in hours through September. These are outlined below.  

Monday
12:30pm – 7:30pm

Tuesday  to Friday
6:30am – 1:00pm 

Saturday closed 

Sunday
10:00am – 4:30pm 

Staying informed 

• Visit the website: www.scrd.ca/recreation  
• Follow us on Facebook 
• Subscribe to RecCONNECT, the SCRD’s email newsletter. A special edition will be sent with the Pender Harbour swim lesson registration start date and time 

The SCRD thanks residents for their patience and understanding as efforts continue to recruit qualified aquatics staff. 

If you are a qualified lifeguard or know someone who is, you are encouraged to apply. Please check by visiting www.scrd.ca/careers for the next recruitment period. 

Media Enquiries:
Aidan Buckley
Manager, Communications and Engagement
Sunshine Coast Regional District
Phone: 604 885 8052
Email: aidan.buckley@scrd.ca