Aquatics & Wellness Program Coordinator

Aquatics & Wellness Program Coordinator

J0325-0319

09B229

Recreation

ARTILLERYP

CUPE

Full Time

1

35 hrs/wk

$29.30 - $37.49/Hour

March 26, 2025

April 6, 2025

The City of Kingston is grateful to experience the traditional territories of Anishinabek (Ah-nish-nah-beg), Haudenosaunee (Ho-den-o-show-nee) and Huron-Wendat (huron-wen·dat). Kingston is a smart, livable city in the heart of eastern Ontario. Its stable and diversified economy includes global corporations, innovative start-ups and all levels of government.

At the City of Kingston, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential elements of a thriving workplace. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that each individual brings to our team. As we continue to grow, we are dedicated to creating an environment where all employees feel welcomed, respected, and empowered to contribute their best work. The City of Kingston views diversity as its strength and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented communities.

As staff, you play a pivotal role in enhancing people's lives by delivering exceptional, customer-centered services of the highest quality. Within our highly ethical environment, you'll embrace accountability by consistently going above and beyond, actively listening to our customers, creatively addressing their needs, and maintaining unwavering respect for all individuals you serve. As a result, you'll become an integral part of our qualified and dynamic team, recognized for its compassion, excellence, integrity, inclusivity, and adaptability.

Reporting to the Supervisor, Aquatics, the Aquatics & Wellness Program Coordinator will coordinate the aquatic programs delivery to meet the needs of the community and assists with training staff on programs and development.

1. Ensure a safe aquatic environment for the public and staff in accordance with applicable regulations, guidelines, policies and procedures.
2. Assist with planning and conducting of the aquatic staff training.
3. Coordinates the delivery of Aquatic programs including swimming lessons, drop-in programs, and School Programs such as Swim to Survive.
4. Work with Aquatic team in the direct delivery of Aquatic programming.
5. Collaborates with other staff at all facilities such as Customer Service Agents or custodial staff.
6. Provide program oversight to ensure they meet quality and safety standards set out by the City and the Lifesaving Society.
7. Provide guidance and leadership to staff about aquatic training and programs.
8. Provide timely and effective resolution of customer complaints that meets the customers’ expectations using solid judgment, decision making and effective communication skills.
9. Propose and develop innovative programming to meet the needs of a diverse population.
10. Continuously analyze and modify existing programs.
11. Conduct program quality assurance through on-going program visits, observations and customer engagement.
12. Collect and analyze data related to programs, customer satisfaction, revenues and expenses.
13. Assists with program inputting and updating in “XplorRecreation”.
14. Purchase and manage inventory of program supplies and materials.
15. Other duties as assigned.

2-year diploma preferably in recreation, physical education or equivalent.
Two (2) years’ experience leading and overseeing the delivery of aquatic programs.

• National Lifeguard – Pool
• Standard First Aid, AED and C.P.R. – C
• Life Saving Swim Instructor
• Life Saving Instructors and Examiner

• Lifesaving Society Instructor Trainer
• National Lifeguard Instructor/Examiner

• Aquatic Supervisory Training or Aquatic Management Training
• HIGH FIVE Principles of Healthy Child Development & QUEST 2
• Lifesaving Society Instructor Trainer
• National Lifeguard Instructor/Examiner
• First Aid Instructor/Examiner
• Aqua Fitness Certification (CALA, Water Art or equivalent)
• Aquatic Safety Inspectors
• Certified Pool Operator

1. Excellent customer service skills and experience.
2. Sound judgment and decision making skills.
3. Effective written and oral communication skills.
4. Ability to excel in a team setting.
5. Specific and current knowledge of aquatic programming.
6. Working knowledge of health and safety and aquatic standards legislation.
7. Demonstrated on-going professional development and knowledge of best practices in the aquatic field.
8. Ability to deal courteously and effectively with all levels of staff, program participants, and members of the general public.
9. Schedule includes days, evenings and weekends; hours must be flexible to accommodate program requirements.
10. Must obtain and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check (CPIC), including vulnerable sector.
11. Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria.

Please inform us of any accommodations we need to make to ensure a barrier-free recruitment experience. Accommodations are available in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) at any stage in the recruitment process. We’re happy to provide more information if you email us at HRCity@cityofkingston.ca.

Please apply to Career Opportunities at: www.cityofkingston.ca/Careers

Your resumé must demonstrate how you meet position requirements. Please upload to your profile any educational Degrees, Diplomas and/or Certificates that are relevant and required for the position. We thank all who apply, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Information collected will be handled in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

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