Aquatics Supervisor – Full Time – Placentia Regional YMCA
Wage: $42,000/yr
Job Competition #: PRY-AQS-FT

The YMCA has been part of life in Newfoundland and Labrador since 1854. Our charity’s core programs of Health, Fitness, and Aquatics; Child Care and Day Camp; and Employment, Enterprise, and Newcomer Services are offered at more than 20 locations in our communities with an additional 170 points of delivery throughout the province. Our focus on inclusiveness and accessibility means we serve people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities through all stages of life.

Join Our Team

We are seeking an Aquatics Supervisor to provide leadership to the pool operation, aquatics programs, and staff team. The Supervisor is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the Aquatics centre; implementation of the YMCA aquatics programming and swim lessons; and training, coaching, and supervision of the aquatics team. This position is located at the Placentia Regional YMCA.

Job Requirements

  • Supervisory experience of an aquatics staff team
  • Strong customer service and communication skills
  • Previous experience as a lifeguard and swim instructor
  • Current Standard First Aid
  • Current National Lifeguard
  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software experience and computer skills
  • Flexible to work various shifts. Maintain a work-life balance with our 35-hour work week
  • Aquafit certification is an asset
  • Lifesaving Society Instructor (Lifesaving, First Aid and National Lifeguard) is an asset
  • YMCA Aquatics Trainer certification is an asset
  • Acceptable Criminal Records Check and Vulnerable Sectors Check

Benefits of Working with the YMCA

  • Competitive compensation; paid general and annual leave for full time employees, medical and dental insurance, matched pension contributions.
  • Maintain a work-life balance with our 35-hour work week
  • Free uniforms. No more deciding what to wear to work
  • Enhance your health with a free YMCA membership
  • Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
  • Work in an inclusive environment where caring, honesty, diversity, respect and responsibility are lived values
  • Employee Referral Program – Receive monetary incentives for contributing to out hiring practices
  • Employee Recognition Programs

Key Competencies

  • Creates a respectful and inclusive environment
  • Takes personal responsibility for following through, responding and resolving issues and complaints
  • Demonstrates personal discipline to produce high quality work and meet expectations and goals
  • Self-manages behaviours, learns from mistakes, and seeks out feedback and coaching
  • Reliable and punctual to ensure our team creates a great member experience

The YMCA of Newfoundland and Labrador is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to an environment that is barrier-free. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.