Aquatic Coordinator

• Develops, plans, and implements programs to ensure the successful delivery of Swim lessons and other ongoing aquatic programs to accommodate all ages, skill levels, and needs.
• Coordinates the delivery of Aquatic programs including, Inclusive programs, School Programs including Swim to Survive, and water smart programming.
• Oversees aquatic staff and volunteer program convenors. trains, co-ordinates and evaluates the work of the aquatic team.
• Communicates regarding policies and procedures, course content, customer feedback and complaints, and other Centre communication as needed.
• Responds to customer concerns and complaints regarding aquatic programming.
• Maintains records including staff training and orientation, staff performance and participation numbers. Compiles statistics and reports relating to aquatic programming.
• ensures budgetary targets are met.
• Work with Aquatic team in the direct delivery of Aquatic programming
• Collaborates with other staff at all facilities (front office staff, custodial staff, supervisor), in the sport division and across the corporation.
• Provides support to City of Kitchener aquatic leadership instructors and courses.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Minimum 2-year diploma or two years post-secondary program

• Minimum of 2 years related aquatic programming experience

• Access to reliable transportation for attending off-site meetings, purchasing supplies, etc.
• Be willing to provide a Vulnerable Sector Check in good standing as a condition of employment.
• Must have the following Qualifications:

• Current Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard (Pool) Certification
• Current Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor Certification
• Current Lifesaving Society Lifesaving Instructor Certification
• Current Lifesaving Society Examiner status (Bronze family)
• Current Standard First Aid with CPR level C
• Current Lifesaving Society Standard First Aid Instructor Certification
• Lifesaving Society Aquatic Supervisor Certification
• Recognized Aquafit Instruction certifications
• One of the following or working towards:

• National Lifeguard Instructors Certifications
• Lifesaving Society Trainer Certifications
• AQX Trainer Certification
• Be reliable with a good attitude and employment record.

• Ability to support and project values compatible with the organization.
• Demonstrated programming experience, including program development, coordination, and evaluation.
• Demonstrated experience in staff and volunteer management, including, training, overseeing the work of others and providing feedback to build skills.
• Demonstrated experience in community development, including identifying community priorities and planning programs to meet the diverse needs of a community.
• Demonstrated experience developing, monitoring, and analyzing program and as well as identifying and correcting any issues that may occur.
• Experience in grant applications and administration.
• Demonstrated excellent skills and experience in customer service, behaviour management and risk management.
• Strong experience with behaviour management principles and able to train and coach others on behaviour management techniques.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication (written and oral) skills.
• Excellent time management, organizational and administrative skills.
• Proven leadership skills and be committed to working within a cooperative team environment.
• Proficient in the use of personal computers and able to use software packages including Microsoft office, ActiveNet, SAP and Internet.
• Proven collaboration skills and demonstrated experience working with a large team of staff.

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