Aquatics Team Leader

**Aquatics Team Leader**:
Location
- Niagara West YMCA, Grimsby
- Pay

$18.69 per hour to start
YMCA Membership upon hire
- Employment Type
- Part Time, up to 15 hours per week
- Placement Date
- September, 2025

**WHY WORK FOR THE YMCA?**

The YMCA of Niagara is a mission-driven organization committed to fueling a healthy, connected, and engaged Niagara. Our presence in over 100 program sites has been impacting the community with dedication and purpose for over 150 years.

Our legacy in the community is a testament to the transformative work we do. We serve a diverse range of individuals and families, with a commitment to inclusivity, collaboration, and the wellbeing of all. As we move forward, we are embracing a revitalized approach to meet the evolving needs of the community and actively contribute to transforming lives across Niagara.

Guided by our shared values - caring, health, honesty, inclusiveness, respect, advocacy, and responsibility - the YMCA provides our employees with meaningful opportunities to make a positive impact on individuals and the health of our communities.

Our dynamic team is dedicated to maintaining our growth trajectory though continuously adapting and innovating our services and programs to meet the changing landscape in Niagara.

**NATURE & SCOPE**

The YMCA Aquatic Team Leader position plays a pivotal role in ensuring the safety and well-being of individuals utilizing aquatic facilities while also facilitating swim instruction programs. This role requires a strong commitment to water safety, exceptional communication skills, and a passion for promoting physical fitness and aquatic skill development.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Provide excellent member service following the Y WAY standards and principles.
- Lifeguard in accordance with YMCA of Niagara Guidelines and Practices, Ontario Health Regulations and TSSA Standards [where applicable].
- To instruct by and follow YMCA Canada Swim Guidelines and Practices.
- Act as a team leader to direct, support and assist other team members in the delivery of excellent member service.
- Work with the Program Coordinator to coach staff and act on poor performance.
- Assess conflict situations and exercises good judgement in recommending solutions.
- Coordinate and manage daily swim lesson rosters, worksheets, progress cards.
- Work towards achieving YMCA Aqua Fit certification.
- Administrative duties associated with instructing and lifeguarding.
- Participate with the children in a positive and supportive manner taking into consideration each child’s uniqueness.
- Participate in training and adhere to the YMCA Child Protection Policies and Procedures as established by the YMCA of Niagara.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Current National Lifeguard Certification
- Current YMCA Swim Instructors and LSS Lifesaving Instructors
- Current Standard First Aid/CPR[C] - must be a certificate that meets the Health Regulations (St. John’s, Red Cross, Life Saving Society or Ski Patrol).
- LSS Bronze Cross Examiners or equivalent is an asset and will be required.
- Experience working in a aquatics environment that offered guarding/instructing opportunities.
- Experience working with children in a recreational setting.
- Upon hiring, applicants 18 years of age and older must submit a clear and satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) issued for the YMCA of Niagara.
- YMCA Aquatic Fitness certification or equivalent is an asset and will be required.

**COMPETENCIES**:
**Commitment to Vision and Values**

Demonstrates and promotes a personal understanding of and an appreciation for the mission, vision, values.

**Concern for Health and Safety**

Acknowledges and understands how to manage and educate others of risk and harm reduction.

**Quality Focus**

Ensures that YMCA programs and services are superior.

**Service Orientation**

Deliberately identifies and creates opportunities to enhance every person’s YMCA experience.

**Teamwork**

Actively builds teams and encourages open relationships for maximum organizational effectiveness.

**APPLICATION PROCESS**

Internal applicants are encouraged to notify their supervisor before applying.

Accessibility accommodations and materials in alternate formats for individuals with disabilities can be arranged upon request.

For more information on other opportunities at the YMCA of Niagara, please visit: ymcaofniagara.org

**Licenses & Certifications**: Required
- Standard First Aid
- CRC VSS