Aquatic Programmer

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Aquatic Programmer to lead our aquatic programs and services. The successful candidate will have a strong background in recreation administration, leisure studies, or a related field, and will possess excellent leadership, coaching, and staff development skills.

• Recruit, select, and schedule aquatic staff and contract instructors
• Develop, implement, and deliver training and orientation for aquatic staff and volunteers
• Provide leadership, coaching, and day-to-day work direction to employees and small work teams
• Review and provide feedback on the work of staff, assist in delivering performance appraisals
• Ensure policies and procedures are implemented
• Resolve minor issues covered by policies and procedures and work with the Coordinator in resolving major issues
• Recruit and liaise with contract instructors to develop programs and agreement details in accordance with established guidelines
• Develop and implement programs in alignment with department goals and strategies
• Ensure facilities, supplies, and staff required for programs are in place
• Purchase supplies and equipment as required
• Monitor pre-established department budgets and assets
• Develop and monitor program costs and revenue for review and approval
• Provide projections to assist the Coordinator in budget development
• Assist with the distribution, collection, and compilation of pool program assessments and evaluations
• Provide statistics and other information for reports
• Develop content for marketing and promotional purposes
• Work with community groups on joint programs
• May participate on community inter-agency committees
• Assist with the planning and implementation of special events and/or projects
• Required to assume some of departmental duties in the coordinator's absence
• Assist in the development and implementation of goals and strategic priorities for the pool

• Undergraduate degree in Recreation Administration, Leisure Studies, Physical Education, or a related area from a recognized post-secondary institution with a minimum of two years' experience in a related field; or a two-year diploma in a related area with four years of experience
• Current certification in National Lifeguard, Standard First Aid, and CPR Level C, and Swim Instructor course (Water Safety Instructor (WSI) or WSPR Swim equivalent)
• Demonstrated interpersonal, customer service, and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated supervisory, leadership, coaching, and staff development skills
• Ability to develop, coordinate, implement, and evaluate programs and services
• Ability to interpret trends, demographics, and community needs with respect to program and service delivery
• Maintains effective working relationships with departmental staff, the public, and outside agencies
• Ability to maintain records and compile brief reports
• Demonstrated ability to develop, monitor, track, and forecast budgets
• Functions effectively both independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize, organize, and multi-task to meet deadlines and program requirements
• Computer skills including word processing, Excel, and recreation software
• Lifesaving Instructor/Examiner and National Lifeguard Instructor/Examiner are an asset (required to obtain after employment if do not already have)
• Swim Instructor Trainer certification (WSI/WSPR Swim or equivalent) are an asset to this position and preference may be given to candidates holding one or more of these certifications
• Current Waterfit Instructor is an asset to this position

Resumes and cover letters quoting competition 24-93 to be received prior to September 30th, 2024, at 12:00 PM, Attention: Human Resources, West Shore Parks & Recreation Society, email: [insert email address].

Only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.