Friday, May 15, 2026
Job Description
Aquatics Coordinator
Location: Les Chater Family YMCA, 356 Rymal Road East, Hamilton, Ontario L9B 1C2
Position Type: Full time with benefits and complimentary YMCA membership
Rate of Pay: $22.15 per hour
Position Grade: Grade 3
Position Description:
We believe that it is through the power of our amazing people that the #YSavesLives. By joining the Health, Fitness, Aquatics & Residence team, you will contribute to making our Y best place to work.
Reporting to Aquatics Manager, the Aquatics Coordinator oversees the day-to-day swim lesson blocks and the private/semi-private swim lesson program operations. The Aquatics Coordinator oversees the swim lesson program and instructors to ensure all lessons are executed enthusiastically, safely, and securely within the guidelines of the YMCAHBB. Hours of work will be from Sunday to Thursday, including early mornings, days, and evenings, on rotational schedule and arranged in advance.
With strong relationship-building and communication skills, the Aquatics Coordinator will help foster a supportive team environment that will contribute to making the YMCA of Hamilton|Burlington|Brantford an outstanding place to work.
What You’ll Do:
- Provides day-to-day coordination of swim lesson program, which includes being present on deck during swim lessons
- Coordinates swim lesson schedules for all instructors, based on program enrollment, staff availability, skill level, and quality of classes
- Responsible for supervising Aquatics Team during all swim lessons and will be scheduled accordingly
- Responsible for scheduling and leading Aquatics training
- Coordination of private swim lessons to align with budgetary requirements
- Ensure all policies and procedures are being followed
- Must be able to enter the pool at all times to assist members/program participants in case of emergency
- In consultation with the Aquatics Manager, ensure report cards are delivered as per the annual schedule and provide leadership to ensure quality is achieved
- Creates and organizes swim lesson instructor schedules and programs
- Will be responsible for swim instructors’ audits and swim lesson compliance audits
- Required to supervise and monitor members using the pool.
- Uses sound judgement and safety measures in the facilitation of swimming instruction and lifeguard duties
- Maintains records as required (e.g., attendance, progress reports)
Required Qualifications
- Current National Lifeguard
- Current Standard First Aid & CPR C
- Current Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor OR YMCA Canada Swim Instructor
- Current Lifesaving Society Lifesaving Instructor
- Current Lifesaving Society Bronze Examiner would be considered an asset
- Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
- 2-years experience in an aquatic setting; YMCA experience is an asset
- Must provide a current Vulnerable Sector Check as per the Association's poilcy
Contact Information
Please submit your resume to: Jaimie Rizzo, Aquatics Manager at: jaimie.rizzo@ymcahbb.ca by May 15, 2026.
www.ymcahbb.ca/work-y
Special Instructions
The YMCA of Hamilton|Burlington|Brantford is committed to creating an inclusive, diverse, equitable and accessible environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or neurodiversity. We understand the social barriers preventing individuals from applying for open roles. We encourage those from the Indigenous, 2SLGBTQIA+, BIPOC, and Disabled communities to apply. If you need any accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact our People, Leadership and Culture Department plc@ymcahbb.ca.
We thank all applicants; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.