Employment Terms: Full-Time, PermanentStart Date: ASAPJoin a dynamic and vibrant community where you're not just working, but are inspired to grow, create, and make a difference every step of the way! At Branksome Hall, a leading IB World School for girls in Toronto, you'll be surrounded by more than 900 bright students and 230 passionate colleagues, all in an atmosphere that thrives on innovation, collaboration and creativity. Our core values — Sense of Community, Inclusiveness, Creativity, and Making a Difference — will ignite your passion and inspire you to reach new professional heights.Get ready to embark on a truly rewarding career where your impact will help shape a better, brighter future!The Opportunity:The Aquatics Lead is responsible for coordinating and supporting all day and instruction-based aquatics programming for Branksome Hall students from JK - Gr. 12. This includes lifeguarding, lesson planning and curriculum development, assisting with the instruction of students, assessment and reporting, as well as coordinating, scheduling and staffing for internal aquatics programs. The successful candidate will also contribute to auxiliary aquatics programming as required.The Aquatics Lead’s schedule follows the 10-month academic calendar with vacation time aligning with school holidays and closures. The hours for this position are generally during school programming hours, which can vary and include early morning practices at 7:00 am and/or after school programs and dismissal, after 4:00 pm.Key Accountabilities include, but are not limited to:Collaborate with the Junior School to design, deliver and lead a cohesive, developmentally appropriate swim program that supports differentiated, inquiry-based learning and skills-based experiences.Lead the assessment, evaluation, and reporting process for the Junior School swim program (JK - Grade 6), including the design of assessment tools to report card comments.Work collaboratively with the Middle and Senior School Health Physical Education team to design and deliver the written and taught swim curriculum program and evaluations for Grade 7–10 as well as support other HPE units.Lead the design and ongoing refinement of the swim scope and sequence, aligning with curriculum expectations and progression of skills across grade levels.Support the swim program during Student Well-being Activity Program (SWAP).Facilitate co-curricular swim times for Junior School students, employees and alum.Collaborate with the Aquatics and Athletics & Wellness Centre (AWC) teams to coordinate curricular/co-curricular weekday pool hours with auxiliary program hours, and provide support for auxiliary programs as required.Coach swim teams during the fall and winter terms and manages all on-site and off-site swim meet logistics.Participate in the hiring of aquatics staff and prepare schedules ensuring coverage as needed throughout the day.Oversee the purchase and care of pool equipment, materials and supplies.Updates the pool manual, pool regulations, pool signage and the pool office to industry, provincial and local standards and policies are enforced.Liaise weekly with Housekeeping and Facilities in order to ensure proper care and cleaning of the pool deck and pool features in order to adhere to all safety regulations.Candidate Profile:Related post-secondary training and/or 3+ years of relevant experience, including experience in a coordinating roleThe following certificates are required to be up-to-date:National Lifeguard certificateStandard First Aid (AED & CPR-C certificate)Lifesaving Society Swim and Lifesaving certificateAdditional Lifesaving Society Examiner and advanced leadership certifications are an assetExperience working with young children and ability to build rapport with various stakeholdersExperience developing and planning a variety of swim programming aligned with curriculum needsAcademic or IB related experience is a strong assetAbility to learn new technologies including Google Classroom, Blackbaud, etc.Working knowledge of pool filtration systems, implications of the Ontario Pool Regulations 565 and OCA StandardsStrong organizational skills and effective communication and interpersonal skills;Strong team player and the ability to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders, including parents, students and colleagues;Why Join Branksome Hall:Joining Branksome Hall will change your life. Along with highly collaborative, mission-driven colleagues and a stimulating environment, Branksome Hall offers the opportunity to:Earn a competitive salary and generous vacation, taxable lunch benefit, health & dental benefits and pension plans, including contributions to the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (OTPP) for eligible employees;Join a strong community with a commitment to students and to the growth and development of employees through ongoing professional development and mentorship;Engage with a network of internationally renowned industry experts, leaders and entrepreneurs;Access state-of-the-art facilities and resources to support wellness, such as the Athletics and Wellness Centre.Target Hiring Range: $64,153.44 - $80,191.80 (annual salary will be prorated to reflect the 10-month academic year)How to Apply:Bring your vision, passion and creativity to Branksome Hall. Tell us about yourself and how you will make a difference in the lives of girls by submitting your application to our careers page.Please name any document you are uploading during the application process with your First and Last Name and type of document (eg: resume, cover letter).Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis beginning July 23rd and the posting will remain active until the position is filled.Please be advised that a closed AI system may be employed in our recruitment process to enhance efficiency and the review of all candidates. While this technology helps us assess qualifications, our team actively reviews outcomes to identify and address any potential assumptions or biases throughout the process.Applications (resume and cover letter) can also be sent to:Branksome Hall – Human Resources10 Elm AvenueToronto, OntarioM4W 1N4Branksome Hall is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all candidates who meet the minimum requirements for the position. Branksome Hall is strongly committed to diversity, equity and inclusion within its community and welcomes applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, Indigenous/Aboriginal People of North America, persons with (dis)abilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas, and champion diversity in its broadest sense. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates engaging in all parts of the recruitment and selection process at Branksome Hall.We thank all applicants in advance; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.To learn more about Branksome Hall, visit our website at: .
