Aquatic Operations Coordinator (Permanent, Full-Time)

Kamloops; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Unionized CUPE Local 900

Job summary

City of Kamloops seeks an Aquatic Operations Coordinator to oversee operations, staff and events across municipal aquatic facilities. The role focuses on safety, service quality, and system improvements to benefit the public.

The ideal candidate holds a post-secondary degree in recreation or related field with experience in program development, supervision, and data management; BC Driver's Licence and advanced Excel skills are required.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in recreation, sport management, education or physical education/kinesiology with 1 year experience in developing and evaluating recreation programs.
• Or degree in an unrelated field with 3 years' recreation experience including marketing, customer service, data/records management and division-wide project management.
• Minimum one-year experience in project management and developing programs to improve operations.
• Minimum three months supervisory experience.
• Typing speed of 45 words per minute, demonstrated via testing (70% pass rate required).
• Valid BC Driver's Licence - Class 5.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate operations and support management of aquatic programs and facilities.
• Develop and maintain key systems, processes, and safety standards.
• Coordinate staff scheduling and events to ensure smooth year-round operations.
• Interact with stakeholders to deliver high-quality public service.

Skills

Project management

Supervisory experience

Excel

Word

Typing 45 wpm

Education

Post-secondary degree in recreation, sport management, education, or physical education/kinesiology

Tools

Word

Excel

BC Driver's Licence - Class 5

Job description

Aquatic Operations Coordinator (Permanent, Full-Time) - (2061)

At the City of Kamloops, we believe in progressive and barrier-free recruitment for everybody everyday. This means employment opportunities for all in a safe, inclusive and diverse workplace. We know our city is stronger when we hire qualified individuals from different backgrounds with diverse experiences, cultures and perspectives.

We are focused on creating the highest levels of service excellence, based on an organization-wide community culture that celebrates our employees who make it all happen. We are known as Canada’s Tournament Capital and are famous for our hospitality and community spirit, traits that make us a leader! Recreation, sports, arts and culture, health care, social activities, volunteerism, and affordable housing all meld to form a unique blend of big-city amenities with small-town ambience. This is Kamloops!

Position Overview

Are you passionate about coordinating operations and making a direct impact on the success of aquatics programs? As a permanent, full-time Aquatic Operations Coordinator, you’ll help improve and maintain key systems, coordinate staff and events, and ensure everything runs smoothly year-round.

This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys the challenge of balancing multiple tasks while upholding safety standards. You'll also develop valuable skills in interacting with various interest holders and ensuring a high-quality service experience for the public.

You’ll also be part of a dedicated team that ensures clean and safe aquatic facilities. If you’re looking for a meaningful, hands‑on role that combines leadership, education, and community impact, this is the perfect opportunity.

The successful candidate will posses the following qualifications:

• Completion of a post‑secondary degree in recreation, sport management, education, or physical education/kinesiology with a minimum of one year experience (within the previous five years) in the development, organization, and evaluation of recreation programs;
  OR
  Completion of a post‑secondary degree in an unrelated field with three year’s experience (within the past five years) in recreation that includes marketing, customer service, data and records management and long-term, division‑wide project management.
• Minimum one-year previous experience in project management and developing programs and processes aimed at improving operations.
• Minimum three months previous supervisory experience.
• Proficient in intermediate Word and advanced Excel, as demonstrated through testing (70% pass rate required).
• Typing speed of 45 words per minute, as demonstrated through testing.
• Valid BC Driver's Licence - Class 5.

For new hires, and for those working in designated positions of trust, including those working directly with vulnerable persons, no formal offer of employment will be made until an applicant completes a police information check. A comprehensive benefits package is included with this position.

This is a unionized position with CUPE Local 900; check out our Collective Agreement (2024 - 2025) for full details (ratified 2026 Collective Agreement coming soon). As this is a unionized position, all qualifications must be met in order to be shortlisted for the position.

Hours & Days of Work

Tuesday to Saturday8:30am-4:30pm

40

Hourly Rate

$41.526

We are an equal opportunity employer and thank all applicants for their interest.