Health & Fitness Supervisor- Aquatics

Ymcagta; Toronto; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Aquatics Supervisor to lead its Health & Fitness team. This role involves ensuring service excellence in aquatic programs, supervising staff, and maintaining safety standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a commitment to diversity, and a passion for community engagement. Join a team that values personal growth and community impact, and help shape the future of health and fitness in Toronto. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of instructing and supervisory experience required.
• Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to all Aquatics areas and ensure service excellence.
• Monitor safety of all activities and programs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety Management

Interpersonal Skills

Diversity and Inclusion

Education

Degree or Diploma in Physical Education

National Lifeguarding Service Award

Current First Aid/CPR/AED certifications

Job description

Cooper Koo Family YMCA Health & Fitness Centre
Toronto, ON M5A, CAN

Employment Type: Salaried Contract for 12 months

Number of Vacancies: 1

Anticipated Start Date: May 27, 2025

Deadline to Apply: May 16, 2025 At 5PM

Be the Spark! Join our passionate Health & Fitness team and help us to achieve great things in our community!

The Aquatics Supervisor shares responsibility for ensuring service excellence in all Aquatic Program spaces and assists in the supervision and safe operation of these programs and spaces; ensuring the YMCA of Greater Toronto regulations, National YMCA standards, Provincial Standards (health regulation 565) and SAM expectations are met.

They also provide direct leadership to programs and services that include: Child, Youth and Adult YMCA Learn to Swim Program, Youth Leadership and Adult programming. The position supervises Aquatic Lifeguards/Instructors, conducting new staff orientations, and helps to organize and facilitate staff trainings.

In this role, you will:

• Provide leadership to all Aquatics areas, including the YMCA Swim Program and Junior Lifeguard Program. Provides quality service to members.
• Responsible for recruiting, training and coaching YMCA staff and volunteers related to the delivery of Aquatics, including coaching, development and evaluation of staff and volunteers related to the delivery of Aquatic and Conditioning programs.
• Monitor the safety of all activities and programs and responds immediately to rectify any safety concerns.
• Conduct audits to ensure compliance with YMCA standards.
• Develop, implement, and monitor membership service in the specific service areas assigned to current SAM and EYE standards; consistently applies the standards and protocols of YMCA.
• Act as the Pool Operator as outlined in the Ontario Health Regulations 565.
• Give leadership to AED, First Aid and CPR, including training staff, volunteers and participants.
• Ensure the safety of all members, property and staff by following established Workplace Health & Safety practices and procedures and being responsible for the Stocking and Ordering of First-Aid Supplies.
• Support the staff team in the role of Service Leader, always representing the West End YMCA Centre and the Association in a professional manner.
• Understands and supports YMCA philanthropic commitments, connects with families and offers opportunities to give, either financially or their personal time, including participation in special events within the centre and the community.
• Understands the importance of the volunteer staff partnership and integrates the value of philanthropy and volunteerism in dealings with members, volunteers, donors and staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

You bring:

• Degree or Diploma in Physical Education, Kinesiology, Recreation Leadership or related field preferred
• Recommended minimum 2 years instructing and supervisory experience
• National Lifeguarding Service Award
• Other Recognized Swim Instructor Qualification (Red Cross, LSS)
• Current First Aid/CPR/AED certifications
• YMCA Swim Instructors Certification an Asset
• Aquatic Supervisory Training an Asset
• Instructor / Examiner qualifications an Asset
• Well-developed interpersonal, and relationship building skills; ability to establish rapport and excellent communication with members, staff and volunteers
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and building a sense of belonging
• Flexibility regarding assigned working hours, evenings and weekends.
• Focus on the health, safety and wellbeing of all children, youth, and vulnerable people in YMCA programs including understanding legal and moral obligations related to reporting suspected child abuse to Child Protection Services
• YMCA Competencies: Accountable, Relationship-Builder, Improvement-Orientated, Team Player & Leader, Equity and Wellbeing Promoter

Why work for the YMCA?

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is a charity that ignites the potential in people, helping them grow, lead, and give back to their communities. We are committed to helping our employees reach their full potential and are recognized as a great place to work. We offer meaningful jobs and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals and the health of our communities. See what you can expect from the YMCA here .

Joining the Y means contributing to over 165 years of providing opportunities for people to shine through programs and services like health and fitness, licensed child care, camps, employment and immigrant services, education and training, and services for youth, families, and seniors. Learn more in our 2020–2025 strategic plan, Ignite the Light , which outlines how we are focused on boosting well-being and promoting equity across the Greater Toronto Area.

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We strive to remove barriers to employment and recognize that diverse staff who reflect the communities we work in enrich the experiences of our participants and our team. As an equal opportunity employer, we invite applications from all qualified candidates including racialized people/people of colour, Indigenous Peoples, disabled people/people with disabilities and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

If we can make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity so we can work with you to accommodate your needs.

In keeping with our commitment to safety and child protection, job offers are contingent on the successful completion of a Police Records Check. Within the first four months and every three years thereafter, a Vulnerable Police Records Check is required. Learn more about these checks here .

The YMCA only considers applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, due to the volume of applications we receive, we can only contact candidates who are selected for an interview.