Student Aquatic Supervisor

Municipality of Chatham-Kent•Chatham-Kent, ON

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Municipality of Chatham-Kent has an opening for an Aquatic Supervisor Student position for the summer of 2026. This student opportunity is for a period from June 28, 2026 up to August 29, 2026, with in-person training dates during June. The Aquatic Supervisor Student will ensure that programs are implemented, staff are scheduled and running according to the CK Recreation policies and aquatic procedures; assist in the delivery of our policies and procedures within the recreation department while serving our user base with a positive customer service approach.

Requirements

Because of the responsibilities of this position, preference will be given to those students in their final year of high school or enrolled in post-secondary education, and possess one to two years of experience at a pool setting and who have shown initiative in taking a lead role at the pool
Previous experience writing/giving staff/peer performance/job evaluations an asset
LSSC Swim Instructor certification
Standard First Aid with CPR ‘C’ certification that meets WSIB regulations
LSSC National Lifeguard – Pool
High Five: Principles of Healthy Child Development certification
Physical NLS standards to be kept up through-out employment
Completion of Health & Safety Training for Supervisors
Non - slip footwear (no crocs, spongy flip flops etc.). Easy to slip off or swim with

Nice To Haves

LSSC Lifesaving Instructor an asset
CALA /Water Art Certification an asset
LSSC Examiner Status an asset
a valid Province of Ontario driver’s licence with a reliable motor vehicle is preferred

Responsibilities

Demonstrate Chatham-Kent’s core values and competencies
Lead a team of students in a fast-paced and constantly changing environment
Delivery of weekly staff training and ongoing staff evaluation
Manage and maintain a team environment with staff, providing education and leadership
Attend all aquatic training sessions/meetings
Maintain qualifications and seek additional training opportunities
Guard swims with an emphasis on incident prevention
Provide instruction of Lifesaving Society Swim for Life program, Aqua Fitness; include safety education, skills development, endurance and enjoyment in all elements of instruction
Ensure all lifesaving equipment is maintained, available and in proper working order to implement trained rescue procedures
Perform high level of first aid/rescue techniques following all set emergency procedures
Follow the policies and procedures in the CKRec Aquatic Manual
Maintain a positive image with the public
Assist with handling concerns from patrons and parents
Assist in facilitating the pre-season training for all aquatic staff
Participate and oversee the delivery and operation of programs and services
Take the lead on activities and programs, modeling energy and enthusiasm
Enforce pool rules consistently, tactfully and promptly
Supervise and implement aquatic programs, modeling energy and enthusiasm
Open, close and clean aquatic facility as scheduled
Maintain an accurate daily pool log and incident reports, deposits, program participation, budget and evaluation records
Assist in the completion of the final report and budget recommendations