Aquatic Coordinator

**Aquatic Coordinator**

**Competition Number**

2024-101**Job Code**

1453**Posting Date**

February 29, 2024**Closing Date**

March 14, 2024 (6pm)**Job Status**

Permanent Full-TimeThe **City of Kitchener** is a vibrant and dynamic city of approximately 270,000, in the heart of southwestern Ontario. As the largest municipality in Waterloo Region, Kitchener continues to be poised for development and growth, enhancing its reputation as a leader in city-building and innovation, with nationally recognized strategies to build its neighbourhoods, its digital infrastructure and its diverse economy.The **City of Kitchener** is WHERE you want to work Learn more about the top reasons to join us:
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**Position Overview**:

- The Aquatic Coordinator is responsible for assisting in the development, planning, implementation, and service delivery of Aquatic programs, including administration functions, on-deck leadership and coordination of staff and volunteers for instructional programs, recreational swims, Aquatic Fitness, and private pool rentals. In addition, the Aquatic coordinator is responsible for providing strong leadership, motivation, scheduling and supervision to part-time Aquatic assistants, Lifeguards and Swim Instructors, Head guards and volunteers.**Responsibilities**:

- Develops, plans, and implements programs to ensure the successful delivery of Swim lessons and other ongoing aquatic programs to accommodate all ages, skill levels, and needs.
- Coordinates the delivery of Aquatic programs including, Inclusive programs, School Programs including Swim to Survive, and water smart programming.
- Oversees aquatic staff and volunteer program convenors. trains, co-ordinates and evaluates the work of the aquatic team.
- Communicates regarding policies and procedures, course content, customer feedback and complaints, and other Centre communication as needed.
- Responds to customer concerns and complaints regarding aquatic programming.
- Maintains records including staff training and orientation, staff performance and participation numbers. Compiles statistics and reports relating to aquatic programming.
- ensures budgetary targets are met.
- Work with Aquatic team in the direct delivery of Aquatic programming
- Collaborates with other staff at all facilities (front office staff, custodial staff, supervisor), in the sport division and across the corporation.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.

**Requirements**:

- Must have a minimum 2-year diploma or two years post-secondary program
- Must have a minimum of 2 years related aquatic programming experience
- Must have the following Qualifications:

- Current Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard (Pool) Certification
- Current Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor Certification
- Current Lifesaving Society Lifesaving Instructor Certification
- Current Lifesaving Society Examiner status (Bronze family)
- Current Standard First Aid with CPR level C
- Current Lifesaving Society Standard First Aid Instructor Certification
- Lifesaving Society Aquatic Supervisor Certification
- Recognized Aquafit Instruction certifications
- One of the following or working towards:

- National Lifeguard Instructors Certifications
- Lifesaving Society Trainer Certifications
- AQX Trainer Certification
- Must have the ability to support and project values compatible with the organization.
- Must have demonstrated programming experience, including program development, coordination, and evaluation.
- Must have demonstrated experience in staff and volunteer management, including, training, overseeing the work of others and providing feedback to build skills.
- Preference demonstrated experience in community development, including identifying community priorities and planning programs to meet the diverse needs of a community.
- Must have demonstrated experience developing, monitoring, and analyzing program and as well as identifying and correcting any issues that may occur.
- Must have demonstrated excellent skills and experience in customer service, behaviour management and risk management.
- Must have strong experience with behaviour management principles and able to train and coach others on behaviour management techniques.
- Must have excellent interpersonal and communication (written and oral) skills.
- Must have excellent time management, organizational and administrative skills.
- Must have proven leadership skills and be committed to working within a cooperative team environment.
- Must be proficient in the use of personal computers and able to use software packages including Microsoft office, ActiveNet, SAP and Internet.
- Must have access to reliable transportation for attending off-site meetings, purchasing supplies, etc.
- Must have proven collaboration skills and demonstrated experience working with a large team of staff.
- Must be willing to provide a Vulnerable Sector Check in good standing as a condition of employment.
- Must be reli