Aquatics Coordinator

The Town of Canmore is currently looking for a dedicated, team oriented aquatic professional to join our Aquatics leadership team at Elevation Place

**Why work for the Town of Canmore?** **Our team is professional, dedicated and passionate about our work of building community within the magnificent Rocky Mountain environment we call home. You will have the opportunity to lead a team that is professional, fun, dedicated and passionate about aquatics, our community, and memorable experiences in our magnificent Rocky Mountain environment.

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**Position Overview**: As part of the Recreation Team at the Town of Canmore (“Town”) and reporting to the Aquatics Supervisor, the Aquatics Coordinator - Program Delivery and Implementation (“Coordinator”) is responsible for the oversight of the daily work of head lifeguards, lifeguard/instructors and assistant lifeguards to ensure the safe and efficient daily operations of the Aquatics Centre at Elevation Place. Additionally, this position takes the lead on deck procedures, pool maintenance, inventory, aquatic bookings and staff training. Time is split between administrative work and leading the aquatics team. To be successful in this role you will need to enjoy performing some hands-on aquatics staff duties, such as assisting and overseeing Head Lifeguards, Lifeguard/Swim Instructors, and Assistant Lifeguards with their every day-to-day work, but also enjoy performing office admin duties. You should have previous experience working in the Aquatics industry and three years minimum experience working as a coordinator, programmer, or supervisor.

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**Core Accountabilities**:

- Is responsible for the training, implementation and supervision of the delivery of aquatic programs, in-service training and special events, ensuring safe and efficient pool operation.
- Collaborates with the Aquatics Supervisor for the long term/short term planning for aquatic training development
- Is responsible for scheduling and coordination of the pool schedule, aquatic bookings and special events
- Orders and controls inventory for programs and events
- Supports the Aquatics Supervisors with reviewing and verifying accuracy of staff timesheets
- Assists with planning and implementation of the aquatic annual shutdown
- Assists the Aquatics Supervisor in the development of Aquatic Department Policies in conjunction with all Provincial regulations and standards
- Operates Aquatic programs, services and events in accordance with The Natural Step principles.
- Is knowledgeable about the IntelliLeisure software and the most effective methods for entering and retrieving data
- Prepares and maintains statistical reports/records and ensure that all personnel administration is accurate and current
- Provides swim instruction, aquafit instruction, lifeguarding and special programs to members and guests of Elevation Place, as required

**Education & Qualifications**:

- National Lifeguard Award and Intermediate First Aid certifications - **required**:

- Swim & Lifesaving Society Instructor certifications - **required**:

- Lifesaving First Aid Instructor and National Lifeguard Instructor certifications - **required**:

- Post-secondary education in a related field such as Kinesiology or Recreation - **preferred**:

- Lifesaving Society Trainer certifications - **asset**:

- Pool Operator Level I and Level II certifications - **asset**:

- AFLA/CALA Fitness or other specialty certifications - **asset**

**Experience**:

- Minimum three years of experience in the Aquatic industry, at a coordinator, programmer or supervisory level
- Working knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite, IntelliLeisure and Dayforce Software

**Salary & Benefits**:

- Pay Range
- This is a temporary full-time position for 4 months
- Temporary Benefits Package
- Personal development & learning opportunities
- Positive work culture
- Work-Life Balance

**Work Schedule**: This is a full-time four-month term position backfilling a leave. Schedule consists of working a 40-hour work week, including evenings and weekends, typically Saturday to Wednesday.

**Closing Date for Applications**: This posting will remain open until 9.59 pm MST on **November 17**th**, 2024.**

**How to Apply**: To apply, please upload your cover letter and resume (PDF or Word). To help us learn more about you, in your cover letter please clearly detail the following:

- 1.Why do you want to be an Aquatics Coordinator with the Town of Canmore?_
- 2.What attitude, training or experience do you have that would make you a great addition to leading our team?_