Supervisor, Aquatics

The Northern Alberta YMCA is looking for a proven leader to fill the Aquatics and ASP Supervisor position. This position creates a safe and positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals while providing effective supervision and leadership in directing the overall delivery of all aquatics programs and services in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.

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

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

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

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

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

**We are determined**
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Above all else, we are on a constant quest to make our community stronger, if you want to join us

**Position Res**
**ponsibilities**
- Recruit, hire, train, coach, supervise and manage all staff and volunteers.
- Ensures aquatics standards are consistently met.
- Ongoing evaluation of Continuous Swim Program ensuring members can access lessons and children are progressing. Continuous improvement plan is in place to ensure continuous swimming lessons are of highest quality.
- Maintains accurate records.
- Ensures aquatics facility and programs are safe by conducting audits, reviewing checklists and equipment, performing health &safety checks. Daily walk arounds are being completed and action is taken to correct unsafe or high-risk areas.
- Ongoing evaluation of aquatic supervision and lifeguarding ensuring YMCA scanning, guarding and patrol standards are consistently met and immediately address deficiencies.
- Knows, Reviews and implements all Lifesaving Society Policies and Procedures and agreements in conjunction with Aquatics Specialty Programs.
- Keeps association informed of Aquatics Specialty Programs (ASP), YMCA Swim Club, Junior Lifeguard Club (JLC)policies, procedures, course availability and events.
- Mentors and evaluates ASP instructors to ensure program quality.
- Adapts ASP programming to ensure longevity, implements new programming to benefit the association staff, volunteers, members and the public.
- Supports the department, branch and association in implementing and achieving goals.

**What**
**You’ll**
**Need for This Job**
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in a leadership capacity in an Aquatics environment
- University degree in Recreation, Physical Education, Education or related experience an asset.
- Standard First Aid & CPR-C
- Lifesaving National Lifeguard (NL), Must hold one of YMCA Swim Instructor (YSI), Water Safety Instructor (WSI), OR Swim Instructor -Lifesaving (SI).
- Leadership Certification in Aquatic Supervisor Training (AST), National Lifeguard Instructor (NLI),FirstAid Instructor (FAI), Lifesaving Trainer (T) or National Trainer (NT)is an asset.
- Able to obtain a Police Information Check with Vulnerable sector check

**What the Y Brings 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.
- A comprehensive benefits package.
- Membership to our health, fitness & aquatics facilities for you and your family
- Reduced fees in YMCA programs such as child care 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**

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