Town of Okotoks Aquatics Team Leader
If You Desire … A workplace that values teamwork and creativity in a results oriented environment with flexible work schedules, read on …
Okotoks is growing … FAST!! Because of our rapid population expansion (46% in the last five years), the year 2010 offers exciting opportunities for people looking to join a progressive and fast paced work environment that prides itself on providing excellent service to our residents.
Okotoks has … a strong aquatic clientele, and satisfying their needs resulted in a substantial expansion of our Recreation Centre in 2006. We provide a wading pool, leisure pool, 6-lane lap pool, 40-person hot tub plus the addition of a water features park.
The Aquatics Business Centre … is looking for an energetic leader to round out their team. Okotoks offers competitive salaries and excellent benefit and pension packages. We are situated between several small communities such as Black Diamond, Turner Valley and High River, so your choice of residence is not limited! We are also only 15 minutes south of Calgary, should the big city be an attraction for you. You will be pleased to know that due to recent economic uncertainty that is affecting our nation, the housing industry has experienced a reversal in trends – visit Okotoks real estate websites and find that Okotoks is a very affordable place to live!
Your responsibilities are …
Providing overall leadership for all aspects of the Aquatics business centre including short & long term planning, daily operations, and its physical, financial & human resources. You will manage, operate and maintain the Aquatics Centre, ensuring the provision of public swim opportunities, aquatics skill development, health and lifestyle programs as well as provision of pool facility for use by swim clubs, schools, private rentals, and swim competitions. You will also be responsible for all pool operations including programs, staffing, facility and equipment maintenance.
We’re looking for …
Post secondary education, such as a Recreation Administration degree or diploma supplemented by Aquatics certification such as Alberta Pool Operator Certification Level 2, NLS, Standard First Aid and an Aquatic Instructor’s certificate. At least 5 years of aquatic experience in progressively more responsible positions is required along with 2 years of aquatic supervision, administration and/or programming (totalling 7 years experience). Highly developed interpersonal, supervisory, pool mechanical & maintenance skills, as well as good computer skills are all required.
Salary Range: $68,790 to $75,807 plus a comprehensive benefit package and participation in LAPP.
Please submit resumes by November 30, 2009 to Town of Okotoks Human Resources, Attention Denise Gregson, PO Box 20, Okotoks, AB T1S 1K1 fax 403-938-7387 email jobs@okotoks.ca