Program Coordinator

**Program Coordinator - Aquatics**
**Westhills YMCA-YWCA (Langford, BC)**

**Vacancies**:1
**Position**:Permanent Full-Time**
**Placement**:March 2025**
**Salary**:$51,225/year to start, increasing to $53,309/year (after successful completion of probationary
period)**
**Hours**:35 hours per week; Sunday to Thurs work week, flexibility is required**

**Nature and Scope**:
The Program Coordinator - Aquatics will be a dynamic leader who ensures that professional standards
are demonstrated and applied in all related YMCA-YWCA programs and services. This position is
responsible for recruitment, training and supervision of a large staff team as well as managing aquatic
programming and associated schedules.

Reporting to the Program Supervisor-Aquatics and ActiveNet Support, the Program Coordinator
- Aquatics will be responsible for the safe and effective operation of the day-to-day activities on the pool
deck, the quality of aquatic programs and the maintenance and cleanliness of the aquatic facility
organized, resourceful and capable of maintaining a positive, caring, service-oriented environment. A
willingness to work a flexible schedule is required.

This permanent full-time position is entitled to a YMCA-YWCA individual membership; 22 days paid
vacation; and a cost-shared benefits package (after completion of the probationary period) which
includes:

- Extended Health Care, Drug Plan, Dental, Vision, EFAP
- Long Term Disability, Life Insurance & AD&D
- Paid Sick Leave (per policy)
- YMCA Canada Pension Plan (eligible after one year)

**Responsibilities**:

- Lead the process of recruitment, training, coaching, and recognition of aquatics volunteers and

staff.
- Seasonal scheduling of all aquatics staff and programming
- On deck lifeguarding responsibilities as needed, as well as facilitation of progressive swimming

lessons to all ages and abilities in keeping with the Y’s values-based swimming program.
- Contribute as a member of the leadership team in the operation of the Branch
- Serve as the Building Supervisor/Duty Manager as required**
- Provide leadership to the Annual Campaign as requested**
- Adhere to YMCA Child Protection Policies and Procedures

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**Qualifications**:

- Minimum 2 years’ relevant experience
- Lifeguard and swim lesson instruction experience
- Post-secondary education in a related field is preferred
- Excellent customer service skills
- Strong computer skills: a high level of proficiency in Microsoft Office and registration software is

preferred
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Experience teaching aquatic fitness is an asset
- The following current certifications:

- Standard First Aid and CPR C
- LS National Lifeguard (NL) - pool option (Waterpark option is an asset)
- LS Airway Management and Oxygen Administration (AMOA)
- YMCA Swim Instructor award (or LS Swim for Life)
- LS Lifesaving Instructor award
- YMCA or BCRPA Aquatic Fitness an asset
- National Lifeguard Instructor (or a willingness to obtain)
- YMCA Champion - Aquatics will be required (training provided)
- S.E.E. and A.S.T. will be required (training provided)
- A clear Police/RCMP Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening required (prior

**Competencies**:

- Commitment to Organization Vision and Values
- Commitment to Health and Safety
- Conflict Resolution
- Coaching and Development
- Service Attitude/Customer Focus
- Relationship Building
- Communication
- Teamwork

**To Apply**:Please send a cover letter and resume to:
Human Resources
YMCA-YWCA of Vancouver Island

**_Please Note: _**
- 2. Please indicate in your cover letter how you heard about this position. _
- 3. Application will be short-listed for interviews as they are received _**_The YMCA-YWCA of Vancouver Island is an equal opportunity employer. _**

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