Supervisor, Aquatic Services

Municipality of Chatham-Kent • Blenheim, ON

1d • CA$50 - CA$56 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Municipality of Chatham-Kent has an opening for a temporary full-time Supervisor, Aquatic Services in the Parks, Recreation and Facilities Services division. This temporary full-time opportunity is for a period up to January 30th, 2027. The Supervisor, Aquatic Services is responsible for leading the aquatic team to plan, develop and deliver high quality aquatic programs/services/events and opportunities that are available, accessible and improves quality of life and safety to all residents and visitors of the Municipality of Chatham-Kent.

Requirements

• College certificate/diploma or university degree (preferably in a Recreation Leadership, Leisure and Sport Management, Kinesiology, Fitness and Health Promotion, Business Administration, or related field), with two (2) to four (4) years of related experience
• Experience in directing aquatic/dryland program delivery, preferably in a municipal environment
• Knowledge and ability to supervise/adhere to required Health and Safety requirements for pool operations
• Aquatic supervisory experience, preferably in a municipal environment
• Experience developing aquatic program/marketing strategies
• Experience managing operating budget
• Working knowledge of PerfectMind, Questica/Euna, JD Edwards (or other similar programs)
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email and internet (or other similar software programs)
• Current National Lifeguard - Pool or Red Cross Lifeguard certification
• Current Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification
• Current Lifesaving Instructor certification
• Current Standard First Aid with CPR ‘C’ certification that meets WSIB regulations
• Valid class G or higher Ontario driver’s licence
• Reliable vehicle

Nice To Haves

• Experience in leading formal projects, through the application of recognized project management principles, would be an asset
• High Five Principles of Healthy Childhood Development (PHCD) an asset
• Examiner Status for Lifesaving Society an asset
• Trainer Status for one or more of Advanced Courses (i.e. NL, WSI, First Aid, LSI, High Five, Aquatic Trainer, CALA etc.) an asset
• Swim Ontario Level 1 - Fundamentals Coaching an asset
• Certified Pool Operator Certification an asset
• High Five Quest 2 an asset
• Lifesaving Society Aquatic Supervisor certification an asset
• CALA /Water Art Certification an asset

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate Chatham-Kent’s core values and competencies
• Lead a team in a fast-paced and constantly changing environment
• Oversee portfolio operating budget and daily aquatic operations
• Liaise regularly with facility staff to ensure operational effectiveness, which meets Ontario Public Pool Regulations 565
• Management/supervision of Occupational Health & Safety within the aquatic facilities including monthly fire inspections and follow-up
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with community groups/organizations, vendors, contractors, all levels of government, service providers, private sector, not-for profits
• Responsible to research, source, and develop new aquatic program initiatives that positively impact the community residents and visitors of Chatham-Kent
• Act as the key communication link between employees following the appropriate policies and procedures
• Utilize recreation software systems to manage day to day operational requirements
• Research from a variety of sources, alternative funding opportunity to enhance aquatic opportunities for Chatham-Kent residents
• Assist with the development of marketing strategies/tactics as identified for aquatic programs/services/events and opportunities
• Assist with business plan development and program service delivery
• Assist with special projects & events as required
• Perform 'Acting Manager' duties as required

Benefits

• Hourly wage of $49.725 to $56.209
• 15% in lieu of benefits (which includes group benefits, statutory & non-statutory holidays, and non-enrolment in OMERS)
• 4% vacation pay

What This Job Offers

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