POSITION: Aquatic Coordinator
position summary
The Aquatic Coordinator, reporting to the Director of Parks & Recreations, oversees the delivery of lifeguarding and instructional services and assists in coordinating the administration, planning, organization, and operation of the Barrhead Regional Aquatic Centre in the Recreation Department.
operational duties
- Assume responsibility of "Manager on Duty" in the absence of the Aquatics Supervisor.
- Assist in teaching lessons and leadership courses.
- Lifeguarding as required.
- Assist in coordinating the administration, planning, organization, and operation of aquatics programs.
- Oversee the delivery of lifeguarding and instructional services.
- Assist with recruitment, training, scheduling, and performance management of lifeguard and instructional staff.
- Take a lead role in the planning, administration and delivery of aquatic and leadership programs at the centre, including scheduling private lessons and new program creation.
- Assist with marketing and promotional efforts related to programs.
- Provide strategic directives to and supervision of Team Leads, Lifeguards, and instructors.
- Assist in ensuring that the facility and programs are properly staff.
- Assist in ensuring that all staff are qualified and trained in emergency procedures and skills required of their position.
- Ensure the facility is appropriately equipped to deliver aquatic programs.
- Ensure compliance with the Occupational health and Safety Act, all other relevant legislation, policies and procedures
- Ensure that the facility/programs are operating optimally and report all concerns to the Aquatics Supervisor
- Attend, plan sessions and participate in meetings and in-service events.
- Prepare and assist supervisor with employee performance evaluations. Provide effective and regular feedback to subordinates as part of ongoing performance management of staff.
- Perform or delegate maintenance/janitorial duties including but not restricted to: cleaning and disinfection, pool chemistry testing and troubleshooting, vacuuming, backwashing, chemical balancing, and pool fouling clean up.
- Other duties as required by the Aquatics Supervisor.
skills and attributes
- Solid practical work experience in an aquatic setting is an asset
- Detail oriented, strong administrative and organizational skills
- Two years plus in a supervisory capacity and able to lead a team of workers
- Minimum two years customer services experience in a fast-paced organization
- Able to manage customer queries and complaints
- Professional demeanor while under pressure.
- Is knowledgeable in the NL and LSI Standards - NL instructor would be an asset
soft skills
- Flexible and willing to go the extra mile
- Outgoing, friendly with a positive and professional attitude, courteous
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Thrives in a busy work environment
- Excellent customer service skills and orientation
- Solid understanding of aquatics programs
- Knowledgeable in the areas of program development and instruction
- Excellent leadership and teambuilding sills
education and experience
- Minimum of a Grade 12 education
- Possession of
- Current National Lifeguard
- Aquatic Supervisor Training or Aquatic Management Training considered an asset
- Pool Operator 1
- Lifesaving Instructor/Examiner
- Swim for Life Instructor
- Intermediate First Aid CPR-C with AED or AEC
- Aquafit Certification preferred
- Leadership instructor training in one or more of the following: National Lifeguard Instructor, Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor Trainer, First Aid Instructor
- Provide a current Criminal Record Check including vulnerable position screening
- Driver's abstract
- Minimum three (3) years of work experience as a lifeguard and swim instructor including the monitoring of staff.
reports to
Director, Parks & Recreation
hours of work
40hrs/week of shift work. Day shifts including some evening or weekend shifts as required.
salary
$28.20 - 33.73 per hour
application deadline
This posting will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.
position period
Permanent full-time
submit your application and/or resume to:
Shallon Touet
PO Box 4112, Barrhead, AB, T7N 1A1
Or in person at 5609-47 Street (Barrhead Regional Aquatics Centre)
Or email stouet@barrhead.ca