Health & Fitness Supervisor- Aquatics

YMCA of Greater Toronto•Toronto, ON

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Aquatics Supervisor shares responsibility for ensuring service excellence in all Aquatic Program spaces and assists in the supervision and safe operation of these programs and spaces; ensuring the YMCA of Greater Toronto regulations, National YMCA standards, Provincial Standards (health regulation 565) and SAM expectations are met. They also provide direct leadership to programs and services that include: Child, Youth and Adult YMCA Learn to Swim Program, Youth Leadership and Adult programming. The position supervises Aquatic Lifeguards/Instructors, conducting new staff orientations, and helps to organize and facilitate staff trainings.

Requirements

Degree or Diploma in Physical Education, Kinesiology, Recreation Leadership or related field preferred
Recommended minimum 2 years instructing and supervisory experience
National Lifeguarding Service Award
Other Recognized Swim Instructor Qualification (Red Cross, LSS)
Current First Aid/CPR/AED certifications
Commitment to the YMCA’s Mission, Vision and Values
Focus on the health, safety and wellbeing of all children, youth, and vulnerable people in YMCA programs including understanding legal and moral obligations related to reporting suspected child abuse to Child Protection Services
YMCA Competencies: Accountable, Relationship-Builder, Improvement-Orientated, Team Player & Leader, Equity and Wellbeing Promoter

Nice To Haves

YMCA Swim Instructors Certification an Asset
Aquatic Supervisory Training an Asset
Instructor / Examiner qualifications an Asset
Well-developed interpersonal, and relationship building skills; ability to establish rapport and excellent communication with members, staff and volunteers
Excellent written communication skills
Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and building a sense of belonging
Flexibility regarding assigned working hours, evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership to all Aquatics areas, including the YMCA Swim Program and Junior Lifeguard Program. Provides quality service to members.
Responsible for recruiting, training and coaching YMCA staff and volunteers related to the delivery of Aquatics, including coaching, development and evaluation of staff and volunteers related to the delivery of Aquatic and Conditioning programs.
Monitor the safety of all activities and programs and responds immediately to rectify any safety concerns.
Conduct audits to ensure compliance with YMCA standards.
Develop, implement, and monitor membership service in the specific service areas assigned to current SAM and EYE standards; consistently applies the standards and protocols of YMCA.
Act as the Pool Operator as outlined in the Ontario Health Regulations 565.
Give leadership to AED, First Aid and CPR, including training staff, volunteers and participants.
Ensure the safety of all members, property and staff by following established Workplace Health & Safety practices and procedures and being responsible for the Stocking and Ordering of First-Aid Supplies.
Support the staff team in the role of Service Leader, always representing the West End YMCA Centre and the Association in a professional manner.
Understands and supports YMCA philanthropic commitments, connects with families and offers opportunities to give, either financially or their personal time, including participation in special events within the centre and the community.
Understands the importance of the volunteer staff partnership and integrates the value of philanthropy and volunteerism in dealings with members, volunteers, donors and staff.
Other duties as assigned.