Aquatics Coordinator

Job Summary

Athletics and Recreation takes a holistic approach to enhancing the Dalhousie experience by creating and sharing ways to engage and connect students through physical activity and wellness, and to contribute to student success. Reporting to the Associate Director, Operations and Facilities the Aquatics Coordinator is responsible for the daily operational requirements of the Dalplex aquatic center.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruits and selects 80+ casual part-time aquatic personnel annually through a process of personal interviews, physical skill evaluation, certifications and documentation procedures.
• Supervises and leads a semi-annual formal evaluation of all part-time staff and where necessary, handles the discipline and/or dismissal procedure.
• Develops, organizes, delivers (as required) and evaluates all courses and services, recreational swim schedules and special events, aquatic leadership courses on a quarterly basis according to the needs of user groups and in line with budget projections.
• Maintain and monitor the aquatic facility and all assets and equipment to ensure a safe environment, that all assets are safe to use and in proper working order.
• Prepares and makes recommendations to the Associate Director regarding the annual aquatic budget, complete with data driven analysis and forecasting. Evaluates the budget monthly identifying deficiencies and reporting significant discrepancies to the Associate Director along with recommendations to regain lost revenues.
• Facilitate communications and public relations by ensuring all information regarding the aquatic center and all programs and services is current while responding to all inquiries and concerns expressed by all users and colleagues.

Note

Due to operational requirements, the successful applicant is required to work in-person on campus.

Required Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in recreation or business administration with three years’ experience in the management of an aquatic facility (or equivalent combination of training and experience).
• Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Proven proficiency in the coordination and on-site management of aquatic events including highly regarded local, national and international swim meets and other aquatic related events.
• Proven proficiency in planning and executing in depth budget development and analysis.
• Experience in successfully supervising staff.
• National Lifeguard Certificate, Intermediate Workplace First Aid +CPR – C, Oxygen Administration

Assets

• First Aid Instructor & Examiner
• National Lifeguard Instructor & Examiner
• Lifesaving Instructor; LSI Instructor Trainer
• Master or Branch Trainer LSS
• Aquatic Supervision Certification
• CPO (Certified Pool Operator)

Job Competencies

The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie’s competencies, in particular:

• Respect & Inclusion
• Adaptability
• Knowledge & Thinking Skills
• Communication
• Service

Additional Information

Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program.

Application Consideration

Non-probationary bargaining unit employees (NSGEU local 77) are given priority consideration. All other applications will be considered when there is no qualified candidate from the bargaining unit.

We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or People and Culture.

Diversity Statement

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above.