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This position is Temporary Full-Time for approximately 12 months.

The Aquatic Coordinator is responsible for assisting in the development, planning, implementation, and service delivery of Aquatic programs, including administration functions, on-deck leadership and coordination of staff and volunteers for instructional programs, recreational swims, Aquatic Fitness, and private pool rentals. In addition, the Aquatic coordinator is responsible for providing strong leadership, motivation, scheduling and supervision to part-time Aquatic assistants, Lifeguards and Swim Instructors, Head guards and volunteers.

Please note: This position requires flexible hours to support staff and programs on evenings and weekends.

Position Hours:

Monday to Thursday 11:00am-7:00pm,

Sunday 8:30am-4:30pm

The work week for this position will be Sunday to Thursday

Responsibilities

• Develops, plans, and implements programs to ensure the successful delivery of Swim lessons and other ongoing aquatic programs to accommodate all ages, skill levels, and needs.
• Coordinates the delivery of Aquatic programs including, Inclusive programs, School Programs including Swim to Survive, and water smart programming.
• Oversees aquatic staff and volunteer program convenors. trains, co-ordinates and evaluates the work of the aquatic team.
• Communicates regarding policies and procedures, course content, customer feedback and complaints, and other Centre communication as needed.
• Responds to customer concerns and complaints regarding aquatic programming.
• Maintains records including staff training and orientation, staff performance and participation numbers. Compiles statistics and reports relating to aquatic programming.
• ensures budgetary targets are met.
• Work with Aquatic team in the direct delivery of Aquatic programming
• Collaborates with other staff at all facilities (front office staff, custodial staff, supervisor), in the sport division and across the corporation.
• Provides support to City of Kitchener aquatic leadership instructors and courses.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education

• Minimum 2-year diploma or two years post-secondary program

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years related aquatic programming experience.

• Access to reliable transportation for attending off-site meetings, purchasing supplies, etc.
• Provide a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check at your own expense as a condition of employment.
• Must have the following Qualifications:
  • Current Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard (Pool) Certification
  • Current Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor Certification
  • Current Lifesaving Society Lifesaving Instructor Certification
  • Current Lifesaving Society Examiner status (Bronze family)
  • Current Standard First Aid with CPR level C
  • Current Lifesaving Society Standard First Aid Instructor Certification
  • Lifesaving Society Aquatic Supervisor Certification
  • Recognized Aquafit Instruction certifications
  • One of the following or working towards:
    • National Lifeguard Instructors Certifications
    • Lifesaving Society Trainer Certifications
    • AQX Trainer Certification