Aquatics Coordinator

The YMCA of Greater Saint John is working hard to address the critical issue’s facing the region; the health crisis, population decline, youth outmigration and child poverty. At the Y, we are striving to build a diverse and inclusive community where each person is valued for the unique perspectives and contributions they bring.

The Y offers a diverse set of programs at 19 locations in the city and surrounding municipalities. We are a community of 300 employees and 750 volunteers. If you don’t have a Y story yet - now is your opportunity to get involved. We invite you to come see what the power of belonging can do for you, your career and your community.

**The Opportunity**

The Aquatics Coordinator is a member of the Aquatics Team of the Saint John Regional Y, reporting to the Aquatics Supervisor. The Aquatics Coordinator will support the Supervisor in contributing to aquatic programming and overall members’ aquatic experience at the YMCA of Greater Saint John.

The Aquatics Coordinator will also be part of the HMR Support Team ensuring the YMCA of Greater Saint John Member Centers have support at all times it is open. This, along with supporting the Supervisor will require the Coordinator to be available to work at any point of time during the operating hours.

**Responsibilities**
- Provides leadership to build a productive and happy team that delivers quality programs and services consistent with YMCA member services.
- Support consistent delivery of services and supervision of all Aquatics programs and services including, not limited to, swimming instruction, aquatic leadership, aqua-fitness classes, recreational sports and special population group programs.
- Maintains on deck coverage, guarding a minimum of 20 hours per week
- Ensure all YMCA programs and services are offered at appropriate times and quantity to meet member and community interest and needs through obtaining feedback and making recommendations.
- Seek diverse and creative opportunities to conduct volunteer recruitment activities for aquatic programs and other volunteer instructors in the community.
- Support leadership training to volunteers and staff to ensure program quality assurance.
- Support, monitor, evaluate and report on program statistics and registration.
- Support pool member orientation ensuring all components have been completed including volunteer engagement opportunities, philanthropy potential and follow up on satisfaction surveys.
- Role models excellent service through direct delivery.
- Provides efficient, effective and excellent member service through appropriate scheduling and acts as a back-up when necessary.
- Understands and integrates the value of philanthropy in both specific position and Association, and participate in the Annual Campaign and/or fundraising events.
- Maintain front line delivery presence, providing leadership and guidance to staff in daily operational issues.
- Act as a positive role model, effectively guiding youth behaviour and actions

**Skills and Qualifications**
- Post
- Secondary education or equal experience
- Excellent oral and written communication
- NLS Certification, Standard First Aid & CPR-C and Certified swim instructor is considered and asset. Should you not have these certifications, have the willingness to be trained and certified within the first 6 months of employment
- LSS Advanced Aquatic Instructor/ Examiner certification is considered and asset
- NLS Instructor/ Examiner certification considered and asset
- Flexible working hours, include early mornings, days, evenings and weekends
- Employment is contingent on having a clean Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search along.

**What We Offer**
- YMCA membership
- In-house training and professional development opportunities
- Uniform and uniform allowance
- Personal “Y Day”
- Competitive compensation package, including benefits and pension plan
- Opportunities for career growth
- Opportunities for cross-training across departments
- Paid job-related certifications (i.e. First aid/CPR)

**Required**:

- Employment is contingent on having a clean Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search.

We ask qualified applicants to submit their cover letter and resume. The YMCA of Greater Saint John appreciates the interest of all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.