Aquatic Supervisor

Title: Aquatic Supervisor
Position Status: Part-Time
Salary: $17.64 - $20.14 per hour
Location: John W. Lindsay YMCA

The YMCA is a place where everyone belongs. We are committed to providing equal opportunity for all, in a welcoming space that is both nurturing and fun – in a community of shared responsibilities, where children and families can thrive.
There are lots of places to work, but few opportunities to do work that really matters, and the Y is one of those rare places. When you join our team, you don’t just get a job – you’ll embark on an exciting path in career development. You will be part of a team that provides children, youth, and adults of all ages a sense of belonging in their community

The Opportunity

As Aquatics Supervisor, you play an essential role in ensuring aquatics programming oversight including procurement, program development, training, in-services and delivery in support of Association goals and programming outcomes. You will help our aquatics department reach its goals, while having fun along the way! Reporting to the Aquatics Manager, this role is integral to ensure our core values and mandate are delivered in a meaningful, safe, positive and inclusive way for each participant.   

Responsibilities

• Build, foster, and maintain positive working relationships with participants, community members, staff and volunteer in efforts to enhance and promote our YMCA in the community
• Evaluate, present, and initiate recommendations to enhance participant satisfaction, engagement, and retention to ensure the delivery of quality aquatics programming
• Supervise the delivery of aquatics programs offered.  Ensure program delivery is in keeping with YMCA Aquatic Swim Instruction, and YMCA Serving All Member (SAM) standards
• Ensure Aquatics Centre and program delivery meets or exceeds any and all provincial/public health regulations, Child Protection, and Aquatics safety standards
• Manage programming administration including oversite of participant attendance, performing evaluations, continual evaluation of current staff members and meeting staffing requirements on pool deck

Qualifications & Skills

• Post-secondary degree in physical education, recreation, or related field is an asset 
  
• 1-3 years of supervisory experience in aquatics, recreation field, 3-5 years in delivery of youth and adult programming
• Current National Lifeguard Service, Standard First Aid & CPR, and Swim Instructor Certification Required 
• YMCA Swim Instructor, Lifesaving Instructor, NLS Instructor, Bronze or NLS Examiner an asset
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills
• Bilingual in French, Arabic, etc. an asset
• Proven track record of programming excellence and dedication to safety
• Demonstrated ability to meet multiple, competing deadlines
• Flexibility to work irregular hours as required
• Ability to manage excel spreadsheets in a timely manner 

We Offer

• Individual and family YMCA Membership options
• Access to discounted childcare and programs

Conditions of Employment

• A clear Child Abuse Register Check
• A current and satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check (must be dated less than 6 months from hire date)
• Completion of YMCA’s Child Safety & Protection Orientation within first week of employment
• Completion of YMCA Child Safeguarding Training within probationary period
• A valid First Aid and CPR certificate

Please note that background checks are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Consideration for employment is based on Child Safeguading requirements and the nature of the position, and an offense may not eliminate a candidate from employment at the YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth.

Apply Today

Please apply online at https://ymcahfx.ca/workwithus/.

We look forward to hearing from you! 

The YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth is an equal opportunity employer that values the diversity of people and communities and is committed to excellence and inclusion in our Association. We are committed to an environment that is barrier free. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify.