Program Coordinator, Swim and Lifesaving

3 weeks ago


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

The Lifesaving Society, BC and Yukon is seeking an experienced aquatics professional to join our team as a Program Coordinator to provide support to Swim for Life and Lifesaving programs. The Program Coordinator will support the effective delivery of these programs through providing program-related customer support, assisting in ensuring program quality, policy and procedure implementation, and regular communication and liaison with Affiliates, Instructors, Trainers, and volunteers.

We seek a Program Coordinator with a high level of Lifesaving Society program knowledge, strong interpersonal skills, and a commitment to excellence, ensuring our programs are of the highest quality. This position reports to the Program Manager and works collaboratively as part of the Programs & Services team.

**About us**

We are professional, collaborative, customer-centric, and our goal is to prevent drowning and aquatic-related injury through water safety education. In addition to providing lifesaving, lifeguarding courses and first aid/CPR training throughout BC and Yukon, the Society is a leader in offering expertise and guidance to ensure safe operation of any water-related setting through safety management services.

**Requirements/Qualifications**:

- Minimum 3 years of aquatic supervisory experience
- Post-secondary education in a related field or equivalent professional experience
- Lifesaving Society Trainer, Swim for Life Instructor, Lifesaving Instructor
- Strong technical knowledge of core Lifesaving Society programs and services
- Effective communicator with excellent verbal, written, listening, and presentation skills
- Skilled in building and managing relationships
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
- Competence in Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle

**Key responsibilities**:

- Collaborate with Programs & Services team in effective development and delivery of Swim for Life and Lifesaving programs
- Support current relationships with Affiliates and assist in fostering new ones
- Assist in developing new partnerships and program initiatives to serve the Lifesaving Society mandate
- Provide staff representation and/or participate in committees, advisory groups, or other working groups
- Attend and assist in planning Lifesaving Society initiatives, events, conferences, and meetings
- Attend industry conferences and networking events
- Represent Lifesaving Society in a positive and professional manner
- Travel throughout BC and Yukon is required for meetings, events, and Affiliate visits

**Job Type**: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: $50,000.00-$60,000.00 per year

**Experience**:

- Aquatics Supervisory: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

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

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-04-29
Expected start date: 2024-06-01



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