Manager, Aquatic Services

City of Leduc; City of Leduc, Edmonton; In loco; CAD 119.000 - 149.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health, dental and wellness benefits

4 weeks vacation per year

Annual recreation pass

Descrizione del lavoro

The City of Leduc is seeking a Manager, Aquatic Services to lead the aquatic team at the Leduc Recreation Centre. You will oversee indoor and outdoor facilities, deliver high-quality programs, and ensure safe, welcoming experiences for residents.

You will mentor staff, develop training, manage partnerships, and drive service excellence while maintaining compliance with public health standards and municipal policies. Strong leadership and collaboration are essential.

Competenze

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent with 5 years related experience.
• First aid & lifeguarding awards or instructor/trainer level certifications in water safety and pool operations.
• 5–6 years leadership/supervisory experience in aquatic recreation.
• Knowledge of aquatic facilities, pool systems and programs.
• Ability to collaborate and engage others to achieve goals.
• Experience leading diverse teams and mentoring.
• Municipal government context experience is an asset.
• Vulnerable Sector Criminal Records Check required.

Mansioni

• Provide leadership and guidance to a team of Aquatic Coordinators.
• Ensure training programs support staff development.
• Resolve customer service items and facilitate community engagement.
• Oversee development, implementation, evaluation and marketing of aquatic services and programs.
• Develop, monitor and report on program and operational goals.
• Develop workforce strategies to optimize staff resources.
• Collaborate across the organization to maintain facility cleanliness and regulatory compliance.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Mentorship

Stakeholder engagement

Customer service

Strategic planning

Team collaboration

Formazione

Undergraduate degree in recreation/PE/business administration or related

Descrizione del lavoro

The City of Leduc is located in central Alberta, just south of Edmonton and adjacent to the Edmonton International Airport. Strategically positioned along the Queen Elizabeth II Highway (part of the CANAMEX Trade Corridor), Leduc benefits from strong regional connectivity and access to key transportation and economic hubs. The City is bordered by Leduc County.

Established as a village in 1899 and incorporated as a city in 1983, Leduc has grown steadily into a modern and

dynamic municipality. Today, Leduc is home to almost 40,000 people, placing it among Alberta’s fastest-growing mid-sized cities.

Leduc’s economy is fueled by industries such as transportation and logistics, advanced manufacturing, agri-food, energy services, and a thriving aerospace sector—anchored by its proximity to the Edmonton International Airport and the surrounding Aerotropolis developments. The Leduc Business Park and nearby Nisku Industrial Park support thousands of jobs and regional supply chains.

The City offers a wide range of services and amenities including a regional hospital, community health centres, a robust public school system (Black Gold School Division), Catholic schools, Leduc Public Library, numerous medical clinics and wellness services, fire and EMS services, RCMP detachment, municipal police officers, affordable housing options, and a growing network of community organizations. Residents also enjoy a high quality of life supported by indoor and outdoor recreation facilities, including the expansive Leduc Recreation Centre, the William F. Lede Park, cultural facilities such as the Maclab Centre for the Performing Arts, and over 75 km of multi-use trails and green spaces.

Leduc is an emerging tourism destination in the Edmonton Metro Region. Key attractions include the city’s vibrant downtown core, local festivals, regional parks, and direct access to area destinations such as the Premium Outlet Collection, Castrol Raceway, and the EIA’s international travel and trade connections. The City also promotes regional tourism through its partnerships within the Edmonton Regional Tourism Group.

Advantages of living in the City of Leduc include its affordability, family-friendly amenities, strong economic base, and commitment to sustainability and livability. The 2024 average home price remains accessible for working families, while ongoing investments in green initiatives and transportation planning reflect a long-term vision for responsible urban growth. Leduc ranks highly for quality of life among Alberta municipalities.

The City is governed by a Mayor and six Councillors, who work closely with the Chief Administrative Officer and staff to deliver services and implement Council’s strategic priorities.

The Opportunity

The Manager, Aquatic Services reports directly to the Director, Recreation Services. This position is based out the Leduc Recreation Centre and is responsible for the management and oversight of the delivery of aquatic services and the operation of indoor and outdoor aquatic facilities.

About the Ideal Candidate

Whether you’re providing strategic advice to senior leaders, mentoring a dynamic aquatics team, or working collaboratively with partners to maintain high operational standards to align with corporate and council strategic priorities, you maintain high standards of integrity, innovation, and planning. Your team, peers and customers describe you as a trusted leader who exemplifies collaboration, customer service and strategic thinking.Above all, you are culture builder who leads from the front. You are comfortable addressing challenges and working with others to find solutions for everyone.

Primary Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, mentorship, and guidance to a team of Aquatic Coordinators.
• Ensure that training programs are in place to support the extensive, specialized and often unique training and development needs of the aquatic services team.
• Resolves customer service items in a timely and effective manner, plan and facilitate community and stakeholder engagement activities to research, measure and report on community aquatic needs and performance.
• Oversee the development, implementation, evaluation and marketing of a range of aquatic services and programs.
• Develop, monitor, evaluate and report on program and operational goals and objectives.
• Develop workforce strategies to ensure that staff resources are optimized to meet service levels, are responsive to shifts in community needs, while maximizing efficiency.
• Collaborate with leaders across the organization to ensure a high standard of facility cleanliness, effectiveness of preventative maintenance programs and to ensure regulatory compliance with public health standards, building codes and industry best practices.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in recreation, physical education, business administration or related discipline or an equivalent combination of post‑secondary education and five (5) years of directly related experience.
• Current or previous first aid & lifeguarding awards or past certifications at the instructor or trainer level, in many of the following areas: water safety, lifeguarding, First Aid, Aquatic Fitness and pool operations.
• Minimum five (5) to six (6) years of experience in a leadership / supervisory role in aquatic recreation administration, preferably in a public recreation facility setting.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with aquatic facilities, pool systems and programs.
• Proven results orientation and ability to collaborate and engage others to achieve common goals.
• Experience leading a dynamic and diverse team including coaching, mentoring and providing technical guidance.
• Additional management or leadership accreditations relevant to a municipal government context are considered an asset.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders and decision‑makers.
• Experience working in a municipal government environment is an asset.
• Must be willing to provide a current Vulnerable Sector Criminal Records Check at own expense.

Compensation

The salary range is $$119,137.20 – $148,930.60 per annum commensurate with experience, education and qualifications.

This role also includes the following exceptional benefits:

• Comprehensive health, dental and wellness benefits, including a generous healthcare spending account.
• Four weeks’ vacation per year to start.
• Annual City of Leduc recreation pass, including access to free drop‑in programs.