<p>Employment Opportunity Kamloops Community YMCA-YWCA – Aquatics Department Aquatics Coordinator Position (Full-time 40hrs/week)</p><p>POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Aquatics Coordinator will be responsible for the development and coordination of all ‘Y’ Aquatic programs. He/she will exemplify the YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility in all aspects of the position.</p><p>MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:</p><p> Ensure aquatic safety is followed as per BC Law and the Health Department.</p><p> Hire, train, develop and evaluate Aquatic staff.</p><p> Communicate effectively internally and externally on aquatic issues.</p><p> Plan, organize and promote Aquatics activities.</p><p> Schedule all pool hours for programs, recreation, and fitness.</p><p> Maintain accurate records for the Aquatic department.</p><p> Create new activities and programs to enhance offerings at the branch. </p><p> Evaluating and recommending changes to a variety of instructional and recreational aquatic programs.</p><p> Development and implementation of the Aquatic budget</p><p> Program data monitoring and computer input.</p><p> Maintain all certifications as required.</p><p> Ensure all Kamloops YMCA-YWCA Aquatic departmental policies and procedures are followed.</p><p>QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS: </p><p> Current within 2 years Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard Service award NLS  Current within 1 year CPR/AED  Current within 2 years Standard First Aid or equivalent  Current within 2 years Red Cross Water Safety Instructor WSI or YMCA Swim Instructor certification  Current within 2 years LS Lifesaving Instructor  YMCA Management training or Management Skills for Supervisors – Levels 1, 2 & 3, and BCRPA and YMCA Fitness Leader certification would be an asset. </p><p> A minimum of 5 years’ experience in the aquatic industry and a minimum of 2 years supervisory experience related to the job.</p><p>Must have or be willing to attain one or more of the following awards within the next 6-12 months – First Aid Instructor certification, NLSIT, WSIT, LSIT and/or YMCA Trainer Award for one or more of the previous. </p><p>KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS  Considerable knowledge of Red Cross and Lifesaving Society programs, policies and general pool standards</p><p> Applied Knowledgeable of aquatic standards (BC Health Act). </p><p> Ability to lead, train, supervise and evaluate staff. </p><p> Sound judgment and problem-solving abilities. </p><p> Ability to effectively plan, organize and schedule aquatic program activities. </p><p> Ability to define problems areas, establish work methods and monitor tasks. </p><p> Exceptional ability to self-motivate and function with minimal direction meeting established timelines. </p><p> Strong organizational and time management skills. </p><p> Excellent verbal and written communication skills. </p><p> The ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, YMCA-YWCA staff, members of the general public and external agencies. </p><p> Excellent conflict-resolution skills. </p><p> Ability to work within, and contribute to, a collaborative team environment.</p><p> Demonstrated commitment to customer service. </p><p> Applied knowledge of WCB regulations and local pool policy with regards to chlorine gas and other types of emergency circumstances, and safe work practices.  Candidate must have a positive attitude, great interpersonal skills and the ability to lead a strong team.</p><p>PLACEMENT DATE: June 2013</p><p>Resumes can be submitted in person or by email to: </p><p>Monica van der Meulen Co-Director Family Services Unit E 1420 Hugh Allan Drive, Kamloops BC [email protected] Application Deadline: 5:00pm May 17th, 2013</p><p>Please include a cover letter, resume and a photocopy of current first aid and aquatic certificates. Any offers of employment will be subject to a clean criminal record check. Please be advised that only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.</p>