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Are you an energetic, personable, and resourceful person who has a genuine desire to help others?

Do you have superior interpersonal skills and excel in a fast-paced, challenging work environment?

Does working as part of a large dynamic aquatics team, while building positive relationships appeal to you?

Are you seeking a role where you can be responsible for the safety of others, while demonstrating the Y's core values of caring, respect, responsibility, honesty and inclusiveness?

If the following sounds like meaningful work, this might be the job for you

Reporting directly to the Aquatic Manager, the Aquatic Supervisor is a key team member in the Aquatics department, who will:

1. Provide direction and support to all lifeguard and instructional staff and instill the Y's core values of caring, respect, responsibility, honesty and inclusiveness.
2. Assist the Aquatic Manager in the provision of aquatic instructional and recreational programs.
3. Work efficiently and effectively, providing guidance and leadership to aquatic staff and building relationships with our members.
4. Able to work independently and with flexibility to problem solve, fulfilling day-to-day shift supervisor duties.
5. Monitor the general safety and maintenance of the pool deck, change rooms, and associated areas, and report concerns to the appropriate department.
6. Organize and ensure the pool is set up for scheduled activities and that user needs are sufficiently met.
7. Coordinate, supervise and deliver instruction for First Aid, Advanced Courses, and Swim Lessons, as required.
8. Administrate group bookings, including all rentals and school swim lessons.
9. Be the lead in emergency situations and ensure first aid supplies, emergency equipment and program equipment are in order, performing safety inspections as required.
10. Ensure that all awards or certifications are kept current and up to date.
11. Ability to work a variety of shifts, including daytime, evenings and weekends at multiple YMCA of SIBC Aquatic facilities.

We’d love to hear from people with:

1. YMCA Canada Swim Instructor or Red Cross Water Safety Instructor.
2. National Lifeguard Certification-Pool Option.
3. Current Standard First Aid with CPR-C.
4. Airway Management and Oxygen Administration (AMOA) certification.
5. National Lifeguard Certification-Waterpark Option (an asset).
6. Lifesaving Instructor (LSI), First Aid Instructor (FAI) and National Lifeguard Instructor (NLI) are considered assets.

Required Competencies:

1. Commitment to Mission, Vision, and Values: Demonstrates and promotes a personal understanding of and appreciation for the mission, vision, and values of the YMCA of Southern Interior BC.
2. Service Orientated: Deliberately identifies and creates opportunities to enhance each and every individual's YMCA experience. Creates action plans to resolve any service gap areas.
3. Relationship Building and Collaboration: Builds positive interactions, listens attentively and communicates effectively to create an open communication environment. Shares information, best practices, and resources with colleagues.

The YMCA’s Commitment to Trust, Safety, and Equality:

As part of a trusted charitable organization, you can expect to receive excellent services and safety training throughout your YMCA career. As the first step in your journey, you will be required to:

1. Provide 3 references of a professional nature (e.g., employer, supervisor, colleague, teacher, coach, etc.).
2. Provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check/Vulnerable Sector Search issued no later than six (6) months preceding your start date. The YMCA will provide applicable instructions and paperwork.

The YMCA of Southern Interior BC is an equity employer and encourages applications from all individuals who may contribute to the diversity of our workplace. This includes persons with diverse abilities, persons of colour and ethnicity, Indigenous persons (First Nations, Metis, and Inuit), and people of all sexual orientations and genders.

Application deadline: August 16, 2024