Aquatic Team Lead

The City of Yellowknife is an inclusive employer offering a dynamic and rewarding work environment that delivers valuable services to our residents. At the City, the diverse backgrounds of our employees help us to create a positive, safe and fun environment for us all. The City is committed to hiring a diverse and skilled workforce that is representative of the community, strengthening our ability to provide high quality services and excellent customer service to residents. The City of Yellowknife welcomes applications from all qualified candidates and encourages Indigenous persons to self-declare when submitting their application.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to the Manager, Programs and under the direct supervision of the Aquatic Program Supervisor, the incumbent is responsible for supporting the Aquatic Program Supervisor with the day-to-day operation of aquatic programs. They are primarily responsible for shift supervision of programs and staff. This includes daily staff scheduling, sick coverage, and quality control of all aquatic recreational activities and programs.

The incumbent is responsible for coordinating all on-deck activities to ensure the highest level of safety and customer service. The work includes instructing programs, guarding, employee training and providing direction to on-duty staff.

QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires a minimum of 2 years of aquatic experience and Intermediate First Aid & CPR / AED Level C.

Also required are the following Aquatic certifications :

• National Lifeguard Certification
• Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor
• Lifesaving Instructor
• Pool Operators Level 1
• Aquafit Certification
• One of the following advanced leadership certifications : NL Instructor, Lifesaving Instructor trainer, or Standard First Aid Instructor.

The incumbent must be able to work a variety of shifts, including days, evenings and weekends.

SALARY

The City of Yellowknife offers a starting salary of $95,397, as well as a comprehensive benefits package, including monthly housing and vacation travel allowances totalling $450, and a defined benefit pension plan.

TO APPLY

Qualified applicants are required to apply no later than February 17, 2026.

Please visit the City of Yellowknife website at : to submit your resume, cover letter, and proof of education / certificates.

Please be advised that the City of Yellowknife requires all prospective employees to provide a criminal records check prior to employment. We thank all applicants who apply but advise that only those to be interviewed will be contacted.