Lead Aquatic Programs & Safety Supervisor

Recreation Manitoba; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 59,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Winnipeg is seeking an Aquatic Development Supervisor to oversee aquatic training, staff recruitment, and quality assurance across City facilities. This role ensures compliance with provincial standards and CUPE agreements while developing programming and resources for staff and the public.

The incumbent will supervise, evaluate, and guide staff, coordinating work packages and program delivery city-wide. A strong background in lifeguarding, first aid, and aquatic education is essential.

Qualifications

• University degree in Physical Education/Recreation or equivalent.
• Certification in NL, First Aid, Lifesaving Instructor, Swim for Life, CPR Level C/AED or equivalent.
• Two of Lifesaving Society/National Lifeguard Instructor and Red Cross First Aid Instructor requirements; within one year if not already obtained.
• Minimum of three years aquatic supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of Lifesaving Society/Red Cross standards; proficient in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Recruit aquatic staff.
• Coordinate divisional training and development.
• Maintain risk management, safety, and quality assurance procedures.
• Develop internal materials and resources.
• Oversee city-wide programs and supervisor staff.
• Assign and coordinate work packages.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Staff supervision

Organizational skills

Education

University degree in Physical Education/Recreation

Two of Red Cross and Lifesaving training awards (see list)

Minimum three years aquatic program supervisory experience

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Job description

City of Winnipeg is seeking an Aquatic Development Supervisor to oversee aquatic training, staff recruitment, and quality assurance across City facilities. This role ensures compliance with provincial standards and CUPE agreements while developing programming and resources for staff and the public.

The incumbent will supervise, evaluate, and guide staff, coordinating work packages and program delivery city-wide. A strong background in lifeguarding, first aid, and aquatic education is essential.