Senior Manager, Aquatics

YMCA of Southern Interior BC • Kelowna, BC

7d

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Aquatics provides leadership and strategic oversight for all YMCA aquatic operations across the association. This role ensures consistency in standards, policies, and best practices while advancing safety, operational efficiency, and community access. Working closely with Aquatic Managers and senior leaders, this position supports growth, innovation, and alignment with YMCA values and national standards.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in aquatic facility management
• Minimum 5 years’ management or supervisory experience
• National Lifeguard – Pool and Waterpark certifications
• First Aid Instructor certification with Airway Management and Oxygen Administration
• Valid BC Class 5 Driver’s License
• Commitment to Mission, Vision and Values: Demonstrates and promotes a personal understanding of and appreciation for the mission, vision, and values of the YMCA of Southern Interior BC.
• Service Orientated: Deliberately identifies and creates opportunities to enhance each and every individual's YMCA experience. Creates action plans to resolve any service gap areas.
• Relationship Building and Collaboration: Builds positive interactions, listens attentively and communicates effectively to create.
• Provide 3 references of a professional nature (Ex. employer, supervisor, colleague, teacher, coach, etc.)
• Provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check Check/Vulnerable Sector Search preceding your start date.

Nice To Haves

• Post-secondary education in Recreation, Leisure Studies, or a related field
• National Lifeguard Instructor certification
• YMCA Canada Swim Trainer or Training Educator certification

Responsibilities

• Provide association-wide strategic leadership to ensure high-quality, consistent, and mission-aligned aquatic programs and services.
• Oversee aquatic operations, systems, and processes to drive efficiency, consistency, and excellent service delivery across all sites.
• Lead and develop high-performing aquatics leadership teams through recruitment, coaching, succession planning, and professional training.
• Ensure safe, compliant aquatic environments by championing safety culture and managing regulatory and risk requirements.
• Build and manage key partnerships and agreements to strengthen community access, collaboration, and impact of aquatic services.

Benefits

• 3 weeks paid vacation
• Paid wellness days
• Family responsibility days for family members
• Membership for self and family to Y facilities
• Extended health and dental
• Annual Y pension of 5% (after 2 years)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree