Coordinator Aquatics Operations - 3 Month Contract

YMCA of Northern Alberta•Edmonton, AB

About The Position

This position supports the effective delivery and oversight of aquatic programs and services, working closely with the Aquatics Manager to ensure safe, engaging, and high-quality experiences for all participants. This role is responsible for the daily operations of the aquatic facility, including scheduling, maintaining compliance with safety standards, fostering a positive team environment and ensures that all programming aligns with the values and mission of the YMCA. You must be able to work until 8:00pm Sunday - Thursday. This is a full time contract position (40 hours per week with benefits) till August 28, 2026, with the possibility of extension.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years experience in a leadership role in an Aquatics environment.
Intermediate First Aid & CPR-C.
National Lifeguard (NL) Pool.
Must hold one of YMCA Swim Instructor (YSI) or Lifesaving Instructor (LSI).
Able to obtain a Police Information Check with Vulnerable sector check.
Ability to use Microsoft Office and other . forms of technology effectively.

Nice To Haves

University degree in Recreation, Physical Education, Education, or related experience an asset.
Obtain Lifesaving Swim Instructor (LSI) and YMCA Champion - Aquatics within 1 year of hire date.
Will be trained in Oxygen Administration (O2) with 6 months of hire date.
Familiar with Pool Standards and Regulations for operating an aquatics facility.
National Coaching Certification (NCCP) are an asset.
Leadership Certification in Aquatic Supervisor Training (AST), National Lifeguard Instructor (NLI) or First Aid Instructor (FAI) is an asset.

Responsibilities

Recruit, hire, train, coach, supervise and manage all staff and volunteers within Aquatics.
Build a high functioning team. Ensure team members understand expectations, receive regular feedback/appreciation and work together to support each other.
Coach and support staff and volunteers through role modeling, relationship building and The Y Way Service Standards.
Ongoing evaluation of all Swim Programs, ensuring members can access lessons and children are progressing. A continuous improvement plan is in place to ensure sessional swimming lessons are of the highest quality.
Supports the Aquatic Manager by implementing all aquatics program quality plans and program audits.
Continuous support of the Aquatics Manager and with Junior Lifeguard Club, Junior Swim Instructor, Swim Club and ASP program support. Ensuring a plan is in place at your Centre to support these programs achieve a high-quality standard.
Is an active on-deck/in-water mentor – Role models and consistently applies safety rules, policies, guidelines, in the aquatics area.
Continually coaching and training of aquatic staff to meet scanning, health & safety, opportunities for growth, program quality improvement, The Y Way and YMCA Swim Instructor standards.
Monitors and reinforces member/guest behavior in accordance with the YMCA Member and Participant Code of Conduct.
Act as a backup when needed.
Maintains a safe and supportive environment for all by following YMCA Health Safety Child Protection and Emergency policies and procedures.
Enforce pool rules and respond to emergencies if needed.
Ensuring aquatics facility and programs are safe by conducting audits and evaluations, reviewing checklists and equipment, performing health & safety checks. Daily walk arounds are being completed and action is taken to correct unsafe or high-risk areas.