Assistant Aquatics Coordinator

Kawartha Lakes; Kawartha Lakes; On-site; CAD 107,453,000 - 115,718,000; Full time

Job summary

Kawartha Lakes is seeking an Assistant Aquatics Coordinator to supervise an aquatic facility, with responsibilities including budgeting, payroll prelims, staff training, and schedule management across Lindsay and Bobcaygeon.

The role requires a post-secondary diploma in Recreation, 3+ years municipal experience, Lifesaving qualifications, Pool Operator cert, and willingness to travel. 40 hours per week with varied shifts are expected.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma in Recreation or a related field.
• Minimum three years of related progressive experience, municipal preferred.
• Current Red Cross and Lifesaving qualifications to instruct, guard and teach advanced aquatic courses.
• Pool operator's certificate or willing to obtain within a reasonable timeframe.
• Experience in a Municipal Aquatic environment, including supervision.
• Leadership and customer service focus with strong communication skills.
• Time management and ability to work independently and in teams.
• Knowledge of aquatic facilities operations, risk management and revenue generation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and related software.
• Criminal Record Check including Vulnerable Sector Search required on conditional offer.

Responsibilities

• Monitor budgets for aquatic facilities.
• Complete preliminary payroll, accounts receivable and accounts payable.
• Assist with training, directing, scheduling and delegating operation activities.
• Implement master facility schedules and revising schedules to optimize efficiency.
• Refer and provide research for potential new programs and partnerships.
• Provide facilitation/resource services to current and potential users.
• Respond to complaints and inquiries; interpret and support policies.
• Provide direction to aquatic staff on deck instruction and guarding.
• Perform guarding and instruction as required.
• Conduct advanced aquatic courses for staff and public.
• Provide staff training on health regulations, safety, and programming quality.
• Ensure facilities comply with legislation and guidelines for public pools.
• Coordinate promotion of aquatic programs and stay updated on all facilities.
• Compile aquatic facility contributions to seasonal brochure.
• Purchase supplies and equipment cost-effectively.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Organization

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Education

Post-secondary diploma in Recreation or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Brief

This position is responsible for effective and efficient supervision of a particular aquatic facility.

Employment Status

Permanent Full time

Union

CUPE 855 Inside

Open To

Internal/External Applicant(s)

Date Of Posting

02/10/2026

Closing Date

30/10/2026

Duration (if Temporary)

N/A

Job Title

Assistant Aquatics Coordinator

Wage

$38.57 hourly (2026)

Reports To

Supervisor, Recreation Complex Services

Department

Community Services

Location

Travel between two primary work locations (Lindsay and Bobcaygeon) and occasional travel to other locations as required to fulfill the job duties of the position

Hours

Normal Working Hours are 40 hours per week. Must be willing to work varied hours: day, afternoon, evening and weekend

Other

General office and pool deck environment with some travel throughout the City of Kawartha Lakes, in accordance with job requirements

Job Description

• Monitor budgets for aquatic facilities
• Complete preliminary payroll, accounts receivable and accounts payable functions
• Assist with training, directing, scheduling and delegating operation activities, ensuring productivity, quality of work, safety and efficiency as required by the Supervisor or Team Leader
• Implement master facility schedules and day to day revision of schedules to optimize efficiency and meet community needs
• Refer and provide research for potential new programs and partnerships in the area of Aquatics
• Provide facilitation/resource services to current and potential users
• Respond to complaints and inquiries as requested; interpret and support current policy and procedures
• Provide direction to aquatic staff through on deck instruction and guarding
• Perform guarding and instruction as required
• Conduct advanced aquatic courses for staff and public
• In consultation with the Aquatics Coordinator:
• Provide aquatic facility staff training re: health regulations and safety, workplace procedures and quality programming
• Ensure facilities are in compliance with all legislation and guidelines governing the use of public pools
• Coordinate the promotion of aquatic programs and maintain up to date knowledge of all programs and aquatic facilities within the City
• Compile aquatic facilities contributions to seasonal promotional brochure
• Purchase supplies and equipment for aquatic facilities in an efficient and cost effective manner
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Skills/Education Required

• Post-secondary diploma in Recreation or a related field
• Minimum three years of related progressive experience, preferably in a municipal environment
• Current Red Cross and Lifesaving qualifications to instruct, guard and teach advanced aquatic courses
• Pool operator's certificate or willing to obtain within a reasonable timeframe
• Experience in a Municipal Aquatic environment, including experience in a supervisory capacity
• Demonstrated experience with all aspects of Aquatic programming including instructional, recreational, and leadership programming
• Demonstrated understanding of all aspects of aquatic facilities including maintenance, operation of a Class A pool, legislation, risk management and revenue generation
• Self motivated with a demonstrated ability to function independently and in teamwork situations
• Excellent leadership, administration, interpersonal and communication skills with a proven focus on customer service, complemented by superb organization, team building and multi tasking skills
• Demonstrated professional and ethical responsibility to protect privacy, use confidential information appropriately, treat sensitive situations with appropriate degree of tact and discretion
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines
• Excellent written communication skills with attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to demonstrate initiative consistently with commitment to quality improvement, sharing process improvement initiatives with management
• Demonstrated ability to understand and abide by municipal policies and procedures
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office, the internet, and any other related software
• Upon a conditional offer of employment, a Criminal Record Check, including a Vulnerable Sector Search will be required