Job Status: Full-Time Temporary
Union: Non-Union
Number of Positions: 1
Hours of Work: 35
Location: Blenheim Gabel Rees Pool
Reason for Vacancy: Replacement
Closing Date: September 10, 11:59pm EST. Applications received after this deadline will not be accepted.
The Municipality of Chatham-Kent has an opening for a temporary full-time Supervisor, Aquatic Services in the Parks, Recreation and Facilities Services division. This temporary full-time opportunity is for a period up to January 30th, 2027.
Job description
The Supervisor, Aquatic Services is responsible for leading the aquatic team to plan, develop and deliver high quality aquatic programs/services/events and opportunities that are available, accessible and improves quality of life and safety to all residents and visitors of the Municipality of Chatham-Kent.
Essential responsibilities
- Demonstrate Chatham-Kent’s core values and competencies
- Lead a team in a fast-paced and constantly changing environment
- Oversee portfolio operating budget and daily aquatic operations
- Liaise regularly with facility staff to ensure operational effectiveness, which meets Ontario Public Pool Regulations 565
- Management/supervision of Occupational Health & Safety within the aquatic facilities including monthly fire inspections and follow-up
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with community groups/organizations, vendors, contractors, all levels of government, service providers, private sector, not-for profits
- Responsible to research, source, and develop new aquatic program initiatives that positively impact the community residents and visitors of Chatham-Kent
- Act as the key communication link between employees following the appropriate policies and procedures
- Utilize recreation software systems to manage day to day operational requirements
- Research from a variety of sources, alternative funding opportunity to enhance aquatic opportunities for Chatham-Kent residents
- Assist with the development of marketing strategies/tactics as identified for aquatic programs/services/events and opportunities
- Assist with business plan development and program service delivery
- Assist with special projects & events as required
- Perform 'Acting Manager' duties as required
Essential qualifications
- College certificate/diploma or university degree (preferably in a Recreation Leadership, Leisure and Sport Management, Kinesiology, Fitness and Health Promotion, Business Administration, or related field), with two (2) to four (4) years of related experience
- Experience in directing aquatic/dryland program delivery, preferably in a municipal environment
- Knowledge and ability to supervise/adhere to required Health and Safety requirements for pool operations
- Aquatic supervisory experience, preferably in a municipal environment
- Experience developing aquatic program/marketing strategies
- Experience managing operating budget
- Working knowledge of PerfectMind, Questica/Euna, JD Edwards (or other similar programs)
- Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email and internet (or other similar software programs)
Other qualifications
- Experience in leading formal projects, through the application of recognized project management principles, would be an asset
Certifications, memberships, licenses
- Current National Lifeguard - Pool or Red Cross Lifeguard certification
- Current Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification
- Current Lifesaving Instructor certification
- Current Standard First Aid with CPR ‘C’ certification that meets WSIB regulations
- High Five Principles of Healthy Childhood Development (PHCD) an asset
- Examiner Status for Lifesaving Society an asset
- Trainer Status for one or more of Advanced Courses (i.e. NL, WSI, First Aid, LSI, High Five, Aquatic Trainer, CALA etc.) an asset
- Swim Ontario Level 1 - Fundamentals Coaching an asset
- Certified Pool Operator Certification an asset
- High Five Quest 2 an asset
- Lifesaving Society Aquatic Supervisor certification an asset
- CALA /Water Art Certification an asset
Work environment/hours of work
- This position works both indoors and outdoors
- This position works weekday hours, with occasional evening, weekend and on-call hours
Driver’s licence/vehicle requirements
Because of the responsibilities, this position requires the successful candidate to have a valid class G or higher Ontario driver’s licence; a driver’s abstract will be conducted by the Municipality of Chatham-Kent. An acceptable driver’s abstract will: be an original document and current (within the previous thirty (30) days); have no more than four (4) demerit points; have no more than two (2) convictions for the same offence; have no criminal code convictions; have no ‘non-medical or administrative’ license suspension in the preceding three (3) years; because this position may be required to drive their own vehicle, a reliable vehicle is also required.
Background check requirements
Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check prior to commencement of employment. A background check may include the following: education/certification verification and employment reference check. Because of the environment this position will be working in, the successful candidate will be required to furnish an original Police Information Search (Vulnerable Sector Check) prior to commencement of employment.
Essential physical and/or safety requirements
- Bending: frequent stooping, twisting, kneeling, crouching (multiple applications of bending occur during a shift on the pool deck.; frequent stooping, twisting and crouching to speak to a patron or deliver instruction; occasional kneeling, squatting and crawling to assist with program set-up which includes handling equipment)
- Sitting: frequent sitting in a chair (sitting frequently in a lifeguard chair while guarding pool; sitting occasionally in vehicle seats to travel to other pools for site visits, meetings; frequently sitting in a chair to conduct administrative tasks (computer duties, paper work, telephone, etc.))
- Standing: frequent standing inside (frequent standing on the pool deck for extended periods of time during a guarding or instruction shift; occasional standing to complete administrative tasks as desk lifts, waiting for printer, helping customers at desk)
- Hands: frequent fine finger dexterity (movement), gripping, mousing (frequent gripping of a rescue tube/aid during guarding and instructing; infrequent or seldom pinching; computer work requires frequent keyboarding, mousing, scrolling; filing, paperwork, utilizing telephone, scanner, copier, fax machine, stapling, etc.); frequent fine finger dexterity when conducting pool tests, writing data in the log book, completing administrative tasks etc.)
- Climbing: frequent use of ladders on the lifeguard chairs during lifeguarding shifts; climbing stairs to basement or upper level to do opening or closing shifts and access storage, kitchen/basement rooms; also clear the route during a fire emergency, assist clients to the correct program locations)
Benefits
This temporary full-time position has an hourly wage of $49.725 to $56.209 and will receive 15% in lieu of benefits (which includes group benefits, statutory & non-statutory holidays, and non-enrolment in OMERS) and 4% vacation pay. Where a permanent employee is receiving benefits and is the successful candidate for a temporary vacancy, benefits will remain as per the policy manual.
When internal employees are applying to temporary vacancy and want to maintain their permanent status: positions posted as “temporary” may be filled with permanent employees (full-time, part-time and call-in) who want to keep their permanent status provided their ability to be released to a temporary position is reviewed and approved with their current manager/supervisor before submitting an application.
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The Municipality of Chatham-Kent is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fair and accessible employment practices that attract and retain talented employees in a workplace that is inclusive, supportive, and reflective of the diverse community we serve.
The Municipality does not use artificial intelligence or automated decision‑making tools in its recruitment or selection processes; all hiring decisions are made by people.
Should you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources & Organizational Development (HROD) at 519-360-1998. Applicant information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Privacy legislation and will be used strictly for the purpose of candidate selection.
