Aquatics Manager

Salary Starting At: $63561 annually	Position Grade: Grade 5
Department: Health Fitness Aquatics & Residence	Location: Ron Edwards Family YMCA 500 Drury Lane Burlington ON
Work Hours: Up to 40 hours per week	Employment Type: Full-Time with benefits and a complimentary YMCA membership
Deadline to Apply: February 19 2026	Anticipated Start Date: Immediate
No. of Vacancies: 1

Why Youll Love Working With Us
In addition to working with an amazing team in an inclusive and collaborative working environment that encourages creativity curiosity and celebrates success we offer:

• Paid Vacation Entitlements that increase with seniority (subject to eligibility)
• Competitive total compensation packages
• Group health and benefits plans (includes medical dental and prescription medication subject to eligibility)
• Generous pension plans with employer matching
• Free YMCA HBB Health & Fitness Memberships
• Professional development opportunities including paid training and access to YMCA education scholarships and incentives
• Reduced rates for YMCA HBB Child Care Camp and Child & Youth programs (subject to eligibility)
• Mental Health On Demand (MHOD) Program
• Opportunities for career advancement

Position Overview
We believe that it is through the power of our amazing people that the #YSavesLives. By joining the Health Fitness Aquatics & Residence team you will contribute to making our Y the best place to work.

Reporting to the branch General Manager the Aquatics Manager provides supervision and coaching to members staff and volunteers within all Aquatics programs and service areas ensuring program excellence at the Ron Edwards Family YMCA. The Aquatics Manager participates as a member of the Health Fitness & Aquatics team and provides leadership to the aquatic program area ensuring program excellence. The core
function of this position is program planning and implementation customer service advanced aquatics training plans staff and volunteer recruitment training and performance management.
This position will require an availability to work a flexible schedule including early mornings days evenings weekends and statutory holidays from Sunday to Thursday and arranged in advance; emphasis of this position will be on direct program development/ delivery and statistical tracking facility supervision and the provision of excellent customer service through relationship building strategies.

This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated aquatics leader with a passion for mentorship and program development to make a lasting impact. With strong relationship-building and communication skills the Aquatics Manager will help foster a supportive team environment that will contribute to making the YMCA of HamiltonBurlingtonBrantford an outstanding place to work.

What Youll Do

• Program Development & Delivery: Responsible for designing scheduling and delivering high-quality aquatic programs and member engagement activities. This includes direct leadership in the delivery of programs modeling and mentoring excellence in service. The role also involves teaching specialized classes such as Aquafit and Hydrotherapy when needed as well as managing pool rentals
  to support revenue generation.
• Staff Recruitment Training & Mentorship: Responsible for recruitment training and ongoing mentorship of aquatics staff and volunteers to ensure exceptional service delivery. Oversee program leaders to maintain a safe and effective work environment uphold safety protocols and ensure accurate record-keeping in compliance with public health regulations.
• Advanced Aquatics & Workforce Development: Coordinate Advanced Aquatics Courses across the Association. Working closely with the Association Aquatics Program Group and external partners like the Lifesaving Society the Supervisor will help develop annual plans and schedules that support a robust pipeline of qualified lifeguards. This includes promoting the YMCA as an Employer of Choice and facilitating smooth transitions into YMCA employment while driving course-related revenue.
• Operational Oversight & Compliance: Ensure full compliance with health and safety regulations including water testing chemical usage equipment maintenance and documentation per Public Health Regulation 565. Collaboration with the Facility Manager is essential to uphold standards for both the pool environment and supporting infrastructure above and below deck. Participates in scheduled Manager on Duty shifts as part of the Branch Leadership Team.
• Financial & Administrative Management: Develops and maintains the Aquatics budget. Communicates departmental activities programs and updates effectively with the Branch Leadership Team and Membership Services.

What Youll Bring

• Diploma or Degree in Recreation and Leisure or related field.
• A minimum of two (2) years of supervisory experience in an aquatic or recreation setting with demonstrated ability to lead coach and develop staff.
• Valid Standard First Aid and CPR-C are required to ensure readiness in emergency situations and compliance with safety standards.
• National Lifeguard (NL) certification and YMCA and/or Lifesaving Society Instructor certifications are required.
• Strong leadership skills with emphasis on coaching teamwork development and influencing others.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to represent the Association professionally in interactions with internal stakeholders and/or external communities.
• This role requires physical stamina and attentiveness with extended periods of standing sitting or movement. Must be capable of assisting with emergency responses including supporting or lifting participants as needed and safely handling pool chemicals and maintenance tasks.

A Major Asset if

• You have worked in non-profit charity or public sector organizations.
• National Lifeguard Examiner (NL Examiner) certification is an asset indicating a higher level of leadership and instructional ability in lifeguard training.
• Aquafit Instructor Certification is considered an asset enabling the Supervisor to support and deliver a wider range of fitness programming.
• YMCA Aquatic Trainer Certification is preferred demonstrating a high level of expertise in training and developing aquatic staff.

This position requires a commitment to the YMCA mission and core values of: Inclusion Caring Honesty Respect and Responsibility as well as a commitment to building developmental assets in children and adults.

All offers of employment will be subject to the provision that the successful incumbent provides the YMCA of HamiltonBurlingtonBrantford with a current and satisfactory Police Records Check. Positions responsible for the direct supervision of children and/or vulnerable persons will berequired in addition to a Police Records Check to provide a Vulnerable Sector Screening Report at the time ofhire. Police Records Checks are reviewed on an individual basis and the offence(s) if any is considered in the decision-making process in relation to the requirement of working with children; therefore noteliminatingall candidates with a record from being offered a position.â

Organizational Overview
As one of the largest charitable community service organizations in Canada the YMCA of HamiltonBurlingtonBrantford responds to critical social needs in the community and works to provide nurturing the potential of children youth and adults the YMCA connects people to life-building opportunities to each other and enhances their quality of foster social responsibility and healthy living. The YMCA works collectively with community partners that share the YMCAs determination in strengthening the foundations of community for all people.

Inclusion Diversity Equity and Accessibility
The YMCA of HamiltonBurlingtonBrantford is committed to creating an inclusive diverseequitableand accessible environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to racecolour religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age or neurodiversity.

We understand the social barriers preventing individuals from applying for open roles. We encourage those from the Indigenous 2SLGBTQIA BIPOC and Disabled communities to apply.

If you need any accommodation throughout the recruitment process please do not hesitate to contact our People Leadership and Culture Department at

Ready to Make a DifferenceThis is your chance to play a critical role in shaping a thriving inclusive workplace where employees feel supported and empowered. Ifyourepassionate about people and excited to lead impactful initiatives we want to hear from you!

Required Experience:

Manager

Key Skills
Restaurant Experience,Customer Service,Employee Evaluation,Management Experience,Math,Employment & Labor Law,Sanitation,Leadership Experience,P&L Management,Mentoring,Supervising Experience,Restaurant Management
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1