Aquatics Manager

17 hours ago

Edmonton, Canada YMCA OF NORTHERN ALBERTA Full time

Are you passionate about fostering a safe, welcoming, and inclusive aquatic environment? Do you consider yourself a leader who has a knack for driving improvements in program quality and developing strategies to enhance member experiences? Join the YMCA of Northern Alberta as an **Aquatics Manager**, where you can make a meaningful impact in your community while advancing your career in recreation and aquatics management

**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.**
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, if you want to join us

**Essential Functions**

**Lead & Inspire**: Oversee the recruitment, training, coaching, and management of aquatic staff and volunteers, creating a motivated and capable team.

**Deliver Excellence**: Ensure programs consistently exceed YMCA standards to enhance member retention and satisfaction.

**Plan & Execute**: Collaborate with the Program Manager and Aquatics Operations Coordinators to establish and adhere to annual budgets and program priorities while driving strategic goals.

**Drive Innovation**: Adapt programs and services to align with YMCA Canada updates, community requirements, and best practices.

**Build Relationships**: Cultivate positive partnerships with staff, volunteers, and external stakeholders to strengthen community connections.

**Support Operations**: Assist the General Manager with branch operations across assigned Health, Fitness, & Aquatics (HFA) Centres.

**What You'll Need**
- ** Experience**:Minimum 2 years in a program leadership role, ideally in recreation or aquatics.
- ** Education**:A degree in Recreation, Physical Education, or a related field is an asset.
- ** Certifications**:

- ** Required**:Intermediate First Aid & CPR-C, National Lifeguard (NL) Pool, and either YMCA Swim Instructor (YSI) OR Lifesaving Instructor (LSI).
- ** Preferred**:Aquatics Emergency Care (AEC), National Coaching Certification (NCCP), and leadership certifications such as Aquatic Supervisor Training (AST) or National Lifeguard Instructor (NLI).
- ** Additional Requirements**:Lifesaving Swim Instructor (LSI) and YMCA Champion - Aquatics within 1 year of hire; Oxygen Administration (O2) within 6 months of hire.
- ** Skills**:Strong leadership, excellent communication, and the ability to foster collaborative relationships.
- ** Integrity**:Ability to pass a Police Information Check with a Vulnerable Sector Check and maintain certification-level requirements.

**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 and reduced fees in YMCA programs

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