City of Kitchener Careers

Aquatic Lead

(Temporary Full Time for approximately 4 months)

Competition Number

2024-510

Job Code

9300

Posting Date

December 17, 2024

Closing Date

January 6, 2024 (at 6:00pm)

Job Status

Temporary Full-Time

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Position Overview:

Assists in coordinating the daily operation of aquatic facilities.

Responsibilities:

• Works in cooperation with Aquatic Coordinator and supervisor to assist with the training, coaching and evaluation of Instructor Guards.
• Assists with seasonal review and evaluation of aquatic programs.
• Acts on-site as a resource to aquatic staff regarding program planning, conflict resolution and behaviour management.
• Adjusts staff shift lengths when appropriate such as reducing or cancelling shifts due to low attendance or inclement weather.
• Ensures instructors conduct swimming lessons according to established procedures and program content.
• Changes program maximum (when applicable) to ensure appropriate bather ratios.
• Leads actions of pool staff in the event of a medical emergency, including immediate response and completion of accident reports.
• Prepares facility for the summer operating season including, but not limited to arranging facility cleaning, and taking inventory of current supplies and equipment.
• Prepares facility for winter closure after Labour Day including, but not limited to leading facility cleaning, and taking inventory of current supplies and equipment.
• Opens and closes facility. Completes safety check record. Determines if equipment and facility/pool is safe to use.
• Performs Lifesaving Society Bronze examinations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Minimum Highschool Diploma.
• Minimum 1 year of related experience including as a previous Head Guard, overseeing swim lessons and single-visit programming, working at outdoor pools, etc.
• Completion of all courses below:
  • Aquafit trained.
  • Aquatic Supervisor Training course.
  • Current Bronze Examiner.
  • Current Lifesaving Society - Swim Instructor.
  • Current Lifesaving Society - Lifesaving Instructor.
  • Current National Lifeguard.
  • Current Standard First Aid & CPR-C certification.
  • Valid CPR Level “C” and Standard First Aid Certificate.
  • Current Standard First Aid Instructor.
  • Lifesaving Society Pool Operator Level 1, or equivalent certification.
• Access to reliable transportation and be able to travel to various work locations across the City. 
• Excellent problem-solving and de-escalation skills to address concerns or complaints.
• Exemplary customer service skills.
• Ability to manage time effectively.
• Must be reliable with a good attitude and employment record.

The City of Kitchener is committed to an equity-driven, inclusive, accessible, and barrier-free recruitment and selection process, and to ensuring our workforce reflects the full diversity of the community we serve. We welcome applications from Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ persons, as well as other equity deserving groups.

We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please contact Human Resources at [email protected], or 519-783-8081 to make your needs known, so that we can support your full and equal participation throughout the hiring process.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants. Only candidates whose skills, experience and qualifications meet the requirements of the position will be contacted.

Please note that as per Human Resources Policy HUM-HIR-110, "Employment of Relatives of Staff Members and Elected Officials":

"The immediate relatives of staff of the Human Resources Division, all Directors, General Managers, or the Chief Administrative Officer and Elected Officials shall not be employed by the City in any capacity.

The immediate relatives of all other Management personnel shall not be employed where such employment would be:

1. within the same Department in the case of permanent full-time, temporary full-time and part-time classifications.

2. within the same Division in the case of students."

Department

Community Services

Division

Sport

Union Affiliation

Non-Union/Management

Number of Positions

3

Hours of Work

35 hours per week

Location

Initial Location

Various

City

Kitchener

Compensation

Salary Range

$23.21 - $24.14 per hour

Grade/Band

6