Aquatics Coordinator – Department of Recreation
Reporting to the Assistant Recreation Director, this position is responsible for the administration, operation and programming of the Iqaluit Swimming Pool.
The incumbent will supervise the Iqaluit Swimming Pool and instruct the Red Cross Swim programs, Lifesaving Society Swim Patrol and Leadership programs as well as effectively train, develop, supervise and mentor staff. This position also ensures the safety of patrons and staff through the development, implementation and enforcement of policies, procedures and regulations.
Qualifications:
• The incumbent must possess a diploma or bachelor’s degree in the recreation field, or equivalent.
• Four years (minimum) experience working in the aquatics field as a lifeguard and swimming instructor.
• Two years (minimum) experience in a supervisory role.
• The incumbent will also have experience in pool operations including water testing, working with chemicals, filtration systems and general pool maintenance.
• Knowledge of Public Pool Regulations is required.
• Excellent administrative, organizational, communication, interpersonal, and computer skills are essential.
• Flexibility regarding work schedules, including evenings and weekends is required.
• A class V Drivers Licence is required.
• The ability to communicate in Inuktitut is an asset.
Certifications:
• National Lifeguard Service Award – Lifesaving Society of Canada
• Lifesaving Instructor – Lifesaving Society of Canada
• Examiner, Bronze Cross – Lifesaving Society of Canada
• National Lifeguard Instructor/Examiner – Lifesaving Society of Canada
• Water Safety Instructor – Canadian Red Cross
• First Aid and CPR B – St. John Ambulance or Canadian Red Cross
• Pool Operations Level I
• WHMIS Certificate
Due to the nature of this position, the successful candidate must successfully pass a criminal reference check and TB testing.
The annual salary for this position is $53, 899.53 plus an annual Settlement allowance of $18, 500.00 and an excellent benefits package.
The closing date for this position is October 28, 2009 at 5:00 P.M.
Please submit your resume to:
Human Resources Specialist
Kristal Yee
P.O. Box 460
Iqaluit, NU X0A 0H0
k.yee@city.iqaluit.nu.ca
http://www.city.iqaluit.nu.ca
Tel : (867)975-8504 Fax: (867) 979-0228
We will only contact those invited for an interview.
The City of Iqaluit may apply their priority hiring policy for “internal applicants”.