Program Manager, Swim and Lifesaving

4 weeks ago


Burnaby, Canada Lifesaving Society, BC & Yukon Branch Full time

The Lifesaving Society, BC and Yukon is seeking a forward-thinking, collaborative leader with strong technical knowledge to provide leadership and oversight to programs and services pertaining to Swim and Lifesaving streams, including Sport. The Program Manager will be responsible for program development, managing relationships, quality assurance, and volunteer management.

The Program Manager, Swim & Lifesaving works in close collaboration with the management team and with all departments of our growing BC and Yukon Branch to maximize program success and reach. This position supervises and mentors the Program Coordinator(s) and reports directly to the Director, Programs and Services.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Lead effective development and delivery of Swim for Life and Lifesaving programs
- Program-related customer support to Affiliates, Trainers, Instructors, and the public
- Support current relationships with Affiliates and foster new ones
- Ensure quality assurance for programs and services within portfolio - Supervision and mentorship of Coordinator(s)
- Support and management of volunteers within Swim and Lifesaving streams (includes Sport)
- Collaborate and communicate with program team and other branch departments to maximize success
- Lead and/or participate in committees, advisory groups, or other working groups
- Attend and assist in planning Lifesaving Society initiatives, events, conferences, and meetings
- Represent the Lifesaving Society at industry conferences, networking events, sport competitions etc. in a positive and professional manner
- Travel throughout BC and Yukon is required; travel throughout Canada may be required as necessary

**Requirements**:

- Significant experience in a management or high-level supervisor role in aquatics, recreation, or another related field
- Post-secondary education in a related field or equivalent professional experience
- Swim and Lifesaving Trainer status is required; Trainer status in additional streams is an asset
- Strong technical knowledge of core Lifesaving Society programs and services
- Knowledge or participation in Lifesaving Sport or Technical is an asset
- Effective communicator with excellent verbal, written, listening, and presentation skills
- Interpersonal skills and ability to build and maintain professional relationships
- Proven capacity in program development and implementation
- Strong planning and decision-making skills
- Event planning experience is an asset

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $68,000.00-$80,000.00 per year

**Experience**:

- Aquatics Supervisory: 5 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Swim for Life Trainer/Instructor certification (required)
- Lifesaving Trainer/Instructor certification (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-05-29



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