Aquatics Program Coordinator

4 weeks ago


Edmonton, Alberta, Canada YMCA of Northern Alberta Full time

At the YMCA of Northern Alberta, we are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Aquatics Program Coordinator to join our team. This role is responsible for creating a safe and positive atmosphere in our aquatic facilities, while providing effective supervision and risk management to the delivery of all aquatics programs and services.

Our Culture

We strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture at the Y.

We are welcoming. We are open to all. We are a place where you can belong.

We are genuine. We value you and embrace your individuality.

We are hopeful. We believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world.

We are nurturing. We support you in your journey to develop your full potential.

We are determined. Above all else, we are on a constant quest to make our community stronger.

Essential Functions:

  • Deliver high-quality services through excellent relationships with participants.
  • Develop lesson plans for assigned classes and provide quality instruction.
  • Deliver high-quality supervision at all times while on guard duty, guard from an appropriate location, and follow guard-to-bather ratio. Correct unsafe techniques and ensure safe and effective use of equipment by participants.
  • Promote prevention of accidents and incidents through rule enforcement and good maintenance practices. Follow Provincial and Local Public Health regulations at all times and monitor and reinforce Aquatics Safety Standards.
  • Respond to all incidents and accidents that may occur in the aquatic or surrounding area.
  • Role model best practices daily by interacting with members in the facility.
  • Role model a personal commitment to a healthy lifestyle.
  • Demonstrate and promote a personal understanding of and appreciation for the mission, vision, and values and the YMCA programs and services.
  • Become an expert for all emergency procedures, pool and aquatic programming standards, and best practices; respond to situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies, procedures; completes related reports or recommendations as required.
  • Maintain active surveillance of the pool area and maintain great focus while guarding/instructing. You are the role model for safety rules, policies, and guidelines.
  • Develop and maintain positive, friendly, and respectful relationships with volunteers, members, program participants, and colleagues at all levels of the organization.
  • Help participants and families connect with each other and the YMCA.
  • Understand the YMCA's aquatics programs and schedules and refer program participants and families to other programs they may enjoy.
  • Receive regular feedback by on-deck/in-water coaching and best-practice audits to improve individual and team performance.
  • Ensure YMCA Aquatics SAM standards are consistently met or exceeded and supports the Head Guard in responding to service issues with timely solutions.
  • Perform aquatics facilities and all equipment checks (emergency, safety, program), on a regular basis, ensuring standards are met and resolving issues.
  • Maintain cleanliness and safety of the aquatics area while off-deck. Records completed tasks to ensure smooth communication for rotations.
  • Maintain accurate records as required by the YMCA and/or the Alberta health code, such as daily water tests, pool attendance tracking, maintenance sheets, class attendance & participant progress, and more as required.

What You'll Need for This Job

  • Minimum 16 years of age (16-17 years under supervision of 18+ year old lifeguard).
  • Lifeguard Certifications: Intermediate First Aid, CPR-C & AED, Lifesaving National Lifeguard (NL).
  • Instructor Certifications: Intermediate First Aid, CPR-C & AED, Lifesaving Swim Instructor (SI) or YMCA Swim Instructor (YSI).
  • Obtain Oxygen Administration (O2) with 6 months of hire date.
  • Must obtain Lifesaving Swim Instructor (SI), First Aid Instructor (FAI) or YMCA Swim Instructor (YSI) certification within the first year of hire date.
  • Holds one of YMCA Swim Instructor (YSI), OR Swim Instructor - Lifesaving (SI) an asset.
  • Aquatics Emergency Care (AEC) and National Coaching certification (NCCP) are an asset.
  • Able to obtain a Police Information Check with Vulnerable sector check.
  • Must obtain employer-specific WHMIS and child abuse prevention training within 30 days of hire date.
  • Ability to maintain certification-level currency without expiry, as well as physical and mental readiness.

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Physically perform all skills required of a lifeguard and instructor.
  • Able to handle difficult situations and customer complaints with confidence.
  • Able to prioritize many tasks on an ongoing basis; organized and able to follow through.
  • Good decision-making capability and able to be interrupted frequently.
  • Is a mentor and role model for staff and volunteers.
  • Can accomplish administrative tasks accurately and in a timely manner.

What the Y Brings to You

  • A meaningful career with opportunities to grow while building your community.
  • A culture of honesty, respect, and pride in what we do.
  • Colleagues who bring diverse perspectives and talents to the workplace.
  • Membership to our health, fitness & aquatics facilities.
  • Reduced fees in YMCA programs such as childcare and day camps (depending on availability and employment status).
  • When you work at the YMCA, it's more than a job... it's where you'll make a difference.

Disclaimer

We appreciate your interest in YMCA of Northern Alberta. However, only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. YMCA of Northern Alberta is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to providing employment opportunities to all individuals. Only those candidates permissible to work in Canada are applicable to this position.



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