Recreation Coordinator Aquatics

When you join the City of Guelph you join a team of over 2000 employees who deliver services the community relies on every day. Together we are bringing to life Guelphs vision of an inclusive connected and prosperous city where we look after each other and our environment. As a single tier municipality we offer a variety of occupations and career specialities within our organization. Guided by the goals and objectives of the Future Guelph: Strategic Plan and committed to the Corporate Values of integrity service inclusion wellness and learning the candidate will aid in the achievement of the Community Vision for an inclusive connected prosperous city.

What we offer
We offer competitive wages and comprehensive benefits to meet the needs of our diverse employees. Many of our positions offer:

• Paid vacation days increasing with years of service
• Paid personal days;
• Defined benefit pension plan with OMERS including 100percent employer matching;
• Extended health and dental benefits including Health Care Spending Account;
• Employee and Family Assistance Program;
• Parental leave top up program;
• Learning and development opportunities including tuition assistance
• Employee recognition programs.

Resumes are being accepted for the position of Recreation Coordinator Aquatics with the Culture and Recreation Department. Reporting to the Recreation Supervisor Aquatics this position is responsible for the implementation delivery and consistency of citywide aquatics programming. Guided by the goals and objectives of the Citys Strategic Plan and committed to the Corporate Values of integrity service inclusion wellness and learning the candidate will aid in the achievement of the Vision for an inclusive connected and prosperous city.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Assist with the overall governance of Citywide aquatic programs at municipal pools including indoor outdoor and wading pools.
• Assist with the supervision training mentoring and evaluating of a large staff team.
• Assist with the planning development and of a variety of aquatic programs including youth preschool children adults seniors and summer camps.
• Assist with the recruitment training coaching and the evaluation of staff provide coaching for improved performance develop goals and objectives and conducts annual performance appraisals for final approval.
• Assist with analyzing and assessing recreation program requirements by the identification of trends demographics and new techniques to determine the needs of the community ensuring that the market is responsive.
• Maximize the use of aquatics facilities through cooperative program initiatives partnership arrangements community resources and special events; investigate the feasibility and develop new program initiatives.
• Provide input in the preparation and implementation of policies operating procedures work methods and standards that support the delivery of aquatic recreation programs assist in monitoring the operating performance against established policies and procedures.
• Assist with the preparation of annual work plans annual business plans and operating budgets for approval.
• Monitor and evaluate operational budgets and ensure financial accountability for assigned budget.
• Assist with the of marketing and sales plans to maximize revenue usage and customer service satisfaction; collects and analyzes data related to customer feedback and effectiveness of marketing and sales initiatives.
• Liaise and represent the City of Guelph while working with the Lifesaving Society stakeholders suppliers schools contractors and the general community.
• Respond to emergencies inquiries and complaints and ensures a positive relationship between the public outside agencies and internal staff at all times.
  Ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations City of Guelph policies and established industry guidelines.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Experience related to the duties listed above normally acquired through the completion of a College diploma in Recreation or a related discipline and 23 years experience in aquatics. Candidates with an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Experience motivating training and supervising staff in a serviceoriented environment.
• Current Lifesaving Swim and Instructors current National Lifeguard certification Standard First Aid / CPRC.
• Must possess one of the following: Standard First Aid Instructor/Examiner NL Instructor/Examiner or Lifesaving Society Swim and Lifesaving and Instructor Trainer.
• A valid Class G drivers licence with a good driving record. Successful candidates will be required to provide a current drivers abstract prior to their start date to confirm their licence is held in good standing and that it has not been suspended or revoked under the Highway Traffic Act (HTA) or Criminal Code of Canada in the last 5 years. The City of Guelph will take into consideration the number of demerit points and/or nature of the infractions to determine if it meets our requirements.
• Interpersonal skills including the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• A team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Respect and understanding for how to handle highly confidential sensitive issues and information.
• Strong organizational analytical and problemsolving skills.
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office (Word Excel Outlook Sharepoint).
• Excellent communications skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of staff stakeholders and the general public.
• Excellent customer service skills with the ability to resolve customer inquiries/complaints effectively.
• A satisfactory Police Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check would be required at time of offer.
• Principles of Health Child Development High Five Certification would be considered an asset.
• Experience with Xplor recreation would be considered an asset.
• Aquatic Supervisory Training would be considered an asset.
• Ontario Fitness Certification and/or/Aquafit/Aquatic Therapy Certification would be considered an asset.
• Pool Operators Certification would be considered an asset.

Hours of work
35 hours per week 7 hours per day Monday to Friday between the hours of 7:00am and 5:00pm. Availability for evening and weekend shifts will be required.

Pay/Salary
CUPE 973 Grade: 8: $33.19 $40.76

How to apply
Qualified applicants are invited to apply using our online application system by March 23 2025. Please note all applicants must complete the online questionnaire specific to this position at the time they submit their resume and cover letter in order to be considered.

The City of Guelph is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where employees feel welcome valued and engaged. Our employment policies strictly prohibit all forms of discrimination on any of the grounds in relevant laws. All employment practices are solely based on individual merit qualifications and organizations needs at the time. In keeping with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act we are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals in our job application procedures. If you need an accommodation in order to participate in the hiring process you may contact us to make your needs known in advance.

Personal information collected through the recruitment process will be used solely to determine eligibility for employment. We thank all candidates in advance; however only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.