Aquatics Manager - St. Thomas, Canada - YMCA of Southwestern Ontario

YMCA of Southwestern Ontario
YMCA of Southwestern Ontario
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St. Thomas, Canada

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Join the Y Health + Fitness Team
Be the Spark Join our passionate team and be the spark that ignites the potential in others. YMCA of

Southwestern Ontario is one of the largest not-for-profit providers of licensed child care in Canada,

offers settlement services to newcomers to Canada, operates 2 overnight camps and 16 Health & Fitness

branches across Southwestern Ontario, and we have been making a positive difference in the

communities we serve for over 50 years


Position:
Aquatics Manager

Location:
St Thomas YMCA - 20 High St, St Thomas, ON

Start Date:
June 2023

Salary:
$45,000 - $50,000 annually

As part of your total compensation:

  • Receive a complimentary YMCA membership to our Health & Fitness facilities, and discounts on
YMCA child care and camp programs

  • 10 paid vacation days, and up to 12 paid personal days annually
  • Benefits package and Pension applicable with position/contract length
  • Be part of a caring and supportive network of people to help each other succeed
  • Complimentary access to wellness and counselling services

In this role, you will:


  • Build an understanding of the YMCA of Southwestern Ontario policy and procedures
  • Act as a YMCA ambassador, demonstrating the YMCA core values in your daily work.
  • Responsible for the development, scheduling and delivery of Aquatics programs and
member engagement activities

  • Recruitment, training, and mentoring of all staff and volunteer team members for the
purpose of delivering excellence in customer service through Aquatics programs and
services

  • Provide direct leadership in programs modeling/ mentoring service excellence
  • Regular usage of pool chemicals and cleaning supplies for water and deck equipment
maintenance

  • Role model YMCA Standards, YMCA Values and Commitment to Service
  • 7590% of work time is spent in the pool or on the pool deck in moist, humid climate

- conditions
  • Ensure all policies and procedures are being followed

Education and Skills Qualifications:
Aquatics experience and certifications are preferred but

  • Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard
  • Pool (current certification an asset)
  • Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard
  • Waterfront / Waterpark / Surf an asset
  • Standard First Aid and CPR-C (current certification from Lifesaving Society, Red Cross or St. John
Ambulance required)

  • YMCA Swim Instructor or Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor or Red Cross Water Safety
Instructor (current certification an asset)

  • Lifesaving Society Lifesaving and Emergency First Aid Instructor (current certification an asset)
  • Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard
Instructor, Standard First Aid Instructor and Advanced

Examiner an asset

  • YMCA Aquatic Trainer certification an asset
  • Experience working with children, youth, and adults.
  • Exceptional communication skills, relationshipbuilding skills, and organizational skills
  • Exceptional customer service skills
  • Experience managing a budget an asset.
  • Experience providing direct leadership to a staff team.
  • University degree or college diploma in recreation, business, and/or related fields AND/OR
minimum of two years related experience in recreation program development and staff
supervision, preferably within a YMCA or similar company.

  • Lifeguard experience an asset.
  • Current and acceptable Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening is a condition
of employment for all staff and volunteers.

  • It is a YMCA of Southwestern Ontario requirement that all employees and volunteers be fully
vaccinated against COVID-19. Exemptions will be granted upon receipt of acceptable proof of a
permissible Human Rights Code ground.


Why The Y?
The YMCA of Southwestern Ontario is committed to the development of healthy

communities and welcomes people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and abilities. We are

committed to helping our employees reach their full potential and are recognized

by Forbes as one of Canada's Top Employers. We offer meaningful employment and

the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals and families.


To Apply:


  • We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be
contacted.


NOTE:
The YMCA of Southwestern Ontario is committed to providing a barrier-free environment for all

stakeholders including our members/participants, employees, job applicants, suppliers, and any visitors who

may enter our premises, access our information, or use our services. As an organization, we respect and

uphold the requirements set forth under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (2005), and its

associated standards and regulations.
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