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Aquatics Coordinator

2 weeks ago

Oakville, Ontario, Canada YMCA of Oakville Full time

Are you passionate about swimming, teaching lifelong skills, mentoring others, and working with all age groups? Are you looking for a role where you can be the spark that inspires confidence, safety, and joy in the water? A workplace that celebrates individuality, champions belonging, and helps you shine on as you make a meaningful difference in your community?
If so, the YMCA of Oakville is the place for you.

We are looking for highly motivated, values-driven team players to join our Aquatics team. 

Nature and Scope

The YMCA of Oakville is a charitable organization strengthening community in spirit, mind and body. Our health, fitness and aquatics programs are designed to enable people of all ages and stages achieve their personal health goals and optimum fitness and wellbeing. Our YMCA National Certification Standards offer the highest standards in staff training and qualifications, program design and delivery. When you join the YMCA, you join a family. Making meaningful connections with and between members and participants is at our core of building a healthier community.  

As an Aquatics Coordinator, you'll ensure excellence in all aquatics programs and help create a safe, welcoming, and high-quality experience for our members. You'll play a key role in supporting staff and volunteers, maintaining program standards, and shaping the next generation of confident swimmers and aquatics leaders, while reporting reporting to the Aquatics Supervisor.

Location: The Peter Gilgan YMCA, 410 Rebecca Street, Oakville, Ontario 

Hours of work: Full-time, 35 hours per week, scheduled Sunday–Thursday with two evening shifts

Salary and Benefits:

  • The pay rate for this position is $21 per hour
  • Opportunities for professional development and career growth
  • Significant staff discount for Lifesaving Society re-certification
  • Comprehensive health and dental benefits plan
  • YMCA Staff Membership included (Health, Fitness & Aquatics), plus additional benefits 

Responsibilities:

Program & Administrative Leadership

  • Support staff in developing high-quality lesson plans with a strong focus on safety and consistency.
  • Assist with daily pool log sheets, opening/closing procedures, pool deck cleanliness, and Health & Safety checklists.
  • Review and maintain standards for swimming report cards, providing feedback to instructors.
  • Manage swim lesson rosters — adding/removing participants and overseeing updates as the Lesson Facilitator.
  • Monitor safety during all aquatics activities, responding promptly to concerns.
  • Recruit, interview, and onboard Aquatics volunteers; complete hiring paperwork, schedule shifts, track monthly volunteer hours, and report to HR.
  • Support volunteer transitions to staff as certifications are completed.

Leadership, Coaching & Staff Development

  • Assist in hiring, onboarding, training, and performance management of the aquatics team.
  • Provide support in delivering CPR, First Aid, AED, and Lifesaving Society certification courses.
  • Serve as an LSS Examiner for leadership courses as required.
  • Ensure programs meet YMCA standards, Health & Safety regulations, Shine On expectations, and Ontario Public Pool Regulations.
  • Participate in program leadership, in-service training, and teaching lifesaving leadership courses.
  • Help secure shift coverage and step in to teach classes when needed.

Member Engagement, Sales & Retention

  • Build positive relationships with staff, volunteers, members, and families.
  • Support swim lesson waitlists — contacting members, offering solutions, and ensuring accuracy.
  • Look for opportunities to grow programs and enhance member experience.
  • Reach out to current and past members to promote upcoming sessions and open spots.
  • Build strong community connections to increase interest and participation in swim programs.
  • Represent the YMCA professionally and model our core values in all interactions.

Requirements:

  • Post-secondary education or diploma in a related field
  • Minimum 3 years' experience in the aquatics field
  • Standard First Aid with CPR-C & AED
  • National Lifeguard certification
  • Lifesaving Instructor or YMCA Swim Instructor certification
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Clear Police Security Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening

Desirable requirements

  • LSS Instructor and Examiner
  • Bronze Examiner
  • First Aid Instructor and Examiner
  • YMCA Aquafit or Fitness Instructor certification
  • Previous experience as a Coordinator or Team Lead

The position requires the following Association Core Competencies: Quality focus, Relationship building and collaboration, Commitment to organization mission, vision and values, Communication, Diversity and inclusion, Integrity and trust.

How to Apply: If this role feels like the right next step for you, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and cover letter online. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted due to the volume of applications received.

This posting closes on December 31, 2025.

We at the YMCA of Oakville value the diversity of people and communities, and we are committed to excellence and inclusion in our Association. We are an equal opportunity employer. If you are invited for an interview and require accessible support or accommodation or have any questions about the interview process, please let us know.