Aquatics Coordinator

Why Youll Love Working With Us
In addition to working with an amazing team in an inclusive and collaborative working environment that encourages creativity curiosity and celebrates success we offer:

• Paid Vacation Entitlements that increase with seniority (subject to eligibility)
• Competitive total compensation packages
• Group health and benefits plans (includes medical dental and prescription medication subject to eligibility)
• Generous pension plans with employer matching
• Free YMCA HBB Health & Fitness Memberships
• Professional development opportunities including paid training and access to YMCA education scholarships and incentives
• Reduced rates for YMCA HBB Child Care Camp and Child & Youth programs (subject to eligibility)
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Opportunities for career advancement

Position Overview
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 the best place to work.

Reporting to the Aquatics Supervisor 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 and will report directly to the Aquatics Supervisor.

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 HamiltonBurlingtonBrantford an outstanding place to work.

What Youll 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).

What Youll Bring

• Current Standard First Aid & CPR C.
• National Lifeguard Service Certification.
• Lifesaving Society or YMCA Swim Instructor Certification.
• Lifesaving Instructor.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• 2-year experience in an aquatic setting; YMCA experience is an asset.
• Must provide a current Vulnerable Sector Check as per the Associations policy.

This position requires a commitment to the YMCA mission and core values of: Inclusion Caring Honesty Respect and Responsibility as well as a commitment to building developmental assets in children and adults.

All offers of employment will be subject to the provision that the successful incumbent provides the YMCA of HamiltonBurlingtonBrantford with a current and satisfactory Police Records Check. Positions responsible for the direct supervision of children and/or vulnerable persons will be required in addition to a Police Records Check to provide a Vulnerable Sector Screening Report at the time of hire. Police Records Checks are reviewed on an individual basis and the offence(s) if any is considered in the decision-making process in relation to the requirement of working with children; therefore not eliminating all candidates with a record from being offered a position.

Organizational Overview
As one of the largest charitable community service organizations in Canada the YMCA of HamiltonBurlingtonBrantford responds to critical social needs in the community and works to provide solutions. By nurturing the potential of children youth and adults the YMCA connects people to life-building opportunities to each other and enhances their quality of life. We foster social responsibility and healthy living. The YMCA works collectively with community partners that share the YMCAs determination in strengthening the foundations of community for all people.

Inclusion Diversity Equity and Accessibility
The YMCA of HamiltonBurlingtonBrantford 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 at

Ready to Make a Difference The YMCA is a charity that ignites the potential in people. #YSavesLives starts with building a strong community. If youre passionate about people and excited to lead impactful initiatives we want to hear from you!

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