Aquatics Supervisor

Date Posted: January 26, 2025Position Title: Aquatics SupervisorLocation: Robert Lee YMCA (955 Burrard St, Vancouver BC)Term: Full-Time PermanentHours: 35 hours per weekShift: Coverage needed from Tuesday to Saturday.Start Date: ASAPSalary: $67,000 - $68,500Reports To: Supervisor, AquaticsBenefits:Free YMCA Gym Membership and/or Training and Professional Development OpportunitiesExtended Health and Dental BenefitsExtensive Employee assistance programReduced childcare rates and priority placement for YMCA StaffBe part of a charitable organization that positively impacts the communitySome benefits may vary based on region and employment termsNature & ScopeYMCA BC cares about raising healthy and resilient children, ensuring youth feel confident and supported and helping people feel healthy and connected to others in the community. We believe that everyone deserves to be healthy in spirit, mind and body. Our state-of-the-art centres of community offer a range of health, fitness, and aquatics programs for individuals and families.The Aquatics Supervisor is responsible for ensuring the delivery of high‑quality aquatic programs that align with YMCA standards and support a safe, engaging experience for all participants. This role provides day‑to‑day supervision of pool operations, including staff scheduling, payroll, inventory management, recruitment, and ongoing training and development of aquatics team members. Working collaboratively with the Center Manager and the Association Aquatic Manager, the Aquatics Supervisor plays a key role in meeting branch operational targets and advancing program excellence across the aquatics department.Major Responsibilities- in this position, you will:Ensure the delivery of high‑quality aquatic programs that meet YMCA standards and support a safe, positive participant experience.Manage all aspects of pool operations, including staffing, budgeting, scheduling, payroll, inventory control, recruitment, and staff training.Role model YMCA service standards and provide leadership through active, hands‑on service delivery.Oversee first aid response across the full facility—membership, fitness, aquatics, and family development centre—ensuring aquatics staff respond promptly and effectively.Serve as Duty Manager during scheduled shifts, overseeing facility operations, supporting staff, resolving conflicts, and ensuring member safety.Lead and support association‑wide aquatics initiatives through participation in aquatics work groups and implementation of related programs.Ensure safety standards are consistently met by following the branch‑specific Aquatic Pool Safety Plan and YMCA policies, while directly supervising approximately 25–35 staff and 5 volunteers, including performance management and discipline.Provide ongoing staff support through daily problem solving, training, coaching, and decision‑making;Participate in Health & Safety Committee meetings and oversee facility walkthroughssupport Aquafit class supervision alongside the Fitness Supervisor.Qualifications-you bring:Minimum 2 years of supervisory experienceMinimum 5 years of experience as a Lifeguard/Swim InstructorDemonstrated achievement in implementing service standardsYMCA Aquatic Fitness Certification or equivalent an assetCurrent Standard First Aid and CPR-C & AED certificateCurrent National Lifeguard Service (NLS) pool optionCurrent YMCA Swim Instructor or equivalentPost-Secondary education or degree in a related field an assetSuccessful candidate will be required to provide 3 satisfactory referencesSuccessful candidates will be required to provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Record check with a Vulnerable sector search issued no later than six (6) months preceding the start date.About YMCA BC:By igniting belonging and championing health equity, YMCA BC strengthens the foundations of community. With over 3,000 employees and volunteers, YMCA BC serves 150,000 individuals of all ages, backgrounds and abilities across hundreds of service locations, from the Sunshine Coast to Fort St. John.As a charity, YMCA BC promotes equitable access to healthier outcomes by providing vital programs and services to help address many of our communities' most pressing social issues, including health and wellness, affordable child care and camps, mental health, employment services and community health.We believe there is potential inside all of us and envision vibrant, healthy and inclusive communities for all.YMCA BC is firmly committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging (EDIB). By taking an intersectional approach to our programs and services, the YMCA is committed to creating spaces and experiences where everyone feels safe, welcome, and like they belong. Learn more at Application Process-ready to make a difference?We invite you to apply today and find your WHYInternal Applicants: Please apply online to this position through the ADP Workforce Now Career Centre. (Myself > Talent > Career Centre)Application Deadline: February 5, 2026Please include any and all relevant certifications in your online application.You will receive an automated notification to confirm receipt of your application.If short-listed for a position: We will contact, you to move forward to the next step.If not selected for a specific posting: Continue applying for future positions matching your qualifications and interests.Note: YMCA BC is committed to creating an inclusive, accessible environment where all members of our community feel valued, respected, and supported. We encourage applications from the diverse communities in which we live and serve, including but not limited to people of colour, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. We have established policies, procedures, and practices to meet accessibility standards throughout the hiring process. Should you require any accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact our People Services department.Thank you for your interest and application.