Aquatic Supervisor - Vaughan

Making Waves Swim School; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Making Waves Vaughan is seeking a Supervisor to lead the swim program and staff, ensuring high-quality delivery aligned with company values. You will coach both Aquatic and Administrative teams, mentor staff, and drive a positive, high-performing environment.

The role requires strong communication, leadership, and initiative to solve challenges while modelling company values. Ownership of on-deck operations and customer interactions is essential.

Qualifications

• Required lifeguard and instructor certifications with current eligibility.
• Proven leadership experience with staff in a swim program.
• Ability to train, mentor, and develop team members.

Responsibilities

• Supervise shift teams and provide day-to-day coaching and issue resolution.
• Lead ongoing staff training, mentorship, and development.
• Ensure quality program delivery and adherence to guidelines.
• Maintain safe, organized facility space and positive culture.
• Act as Manager on Duty and support operational needs as required.

Skills

Staff leadership

Communication

Training & mentorship

Team coaching

Customer service

Education

LSS National Lifeguard

LSS Lifesaving Instructor

Standard First Aid with CPR-C

MWSS Coach Course Certification

Vulnerable Sector Check

Job description

ROLE

The Supervisor is responsible for the quality and delivery of the Making Waves program and for ensuring team alignment with Company Core Values. This role requires strong leadership, active listening, collaboration, and excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Supervisors lead by training, supporting, mentoring, and motivating both Aquatic and Administrative staff while fostering a positive and high-performing team environment. They bring an entrepreneurial mindset to daily operations, take initiative to solve challenges, and consistently model the Company’s Core Values in action.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The specific duties and responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to the following:

PEOPLE LEADERSHIP & TEAM DEVELOPMENT

• Support employees through day-to-day coaching, guidance, and issue resolution
• Provide supervision and leadership to shift teams
• Foster a positive workplace culture through morale and staff engagement initiatives
• Lead ongoing staff training, mentorship, and development
• Lead by example while supporting Head Coaches, Customer Service Representatives, and Swim Instructors in-water and on-deck to ensure quality program delivery and operational standards

QUALITY ASSURANCE

• Ensuring quality and adherence to company Guidelines in all programs
• Adhering to policies, procedures, and governing regulations

RUBLIC RELATIONS

• Communicating with clients and prospective employees
• Liaising and maintaining relationships with external course conductors
• Maintains and ensures a safe, clean and organized facility space
• Sales Merchandise, Program and Office Inventory
• Implement company KPIs and key metrics as assigned
• Performing any position within the facility
• Manager on Duty as Required
• Operational Support as Required
• Additional Administrative Items as Required

QUALIFICATIONS

• LSS National Lifeguard (Required)
• LSS Lifesaving Instructor (Required)
• Standard First Aid with CPR-C (Required)
• MWSS Coach Course Certification (can be obtained upon hiring)
• 1+ years experience of leading staff
• Vulnerable Sector Check

REPORTS TO

Manager

LOCATION

Making Waves Vaughan - 10557 Keele St Unit 2, Maple, ON L6A 3Y9

SCHEDULE

• Daytime, evening, and weekend shifts available
• Minimum availability of 2 days per week required
• Flexible scheduling opportunities available

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