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City of Iqaluit
in Iqaluit, Nunavut
invites applications for the position of
Aquatics Program Manager

Friday, January 31, 2025

Job Description

Reporting to the Manager of Recreation Services, the Aquatics Program Manager is responsible for the leadership and overall operation of Aquatic programs and services. The Aquatics Program Manager implements recreational and instructional aquatic programs to meet the needs of guests. The Manager is responsible for the scheduling and training and development of a qualified and competent aquatics team to ensure they are safely delivering activities and programs. The Manager works alongside the Manager of Recreation Services, Guest Services, the Fitness Centre and the Human Resources Department.

The Aquatics Program Manager ensures a safe environment for guests and staff in a cost-efficient manner in compliance with regulations. They are involved with both short and long-term planning, financial planning/budgeting and supporting day-to-day operations in relation to maintaining the pools and supporting spaces.

Required Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have the following:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent and a Degree or diploma in Recreation or directly related field;
  • Minimum 3 years’ work experience coordinating programs in a municipal setting;
  • Minimum 2 years’ as an instructor and lifeguard (National Lifeguard Certification);
  • Knowledge and experience of pool operations and systems;
  • Experience planning and implementing a variety of recreation and instructional programs; experience developing and managing budgets;
  • Strong leadership and people skills;
  • National Lifeguard Service Award;
  • Lifesaving Society Bronze Examiner Certification;
  • National Lifeguard Instructor and Examiner Certification;
  • Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor Certification;
  • First Aid and CPR – C;
  • WHMIS.

Assets include, the ability to speak and write in Inuktitut and or French, northern experience and the following certifications: LSS Swim Instructor Trainer, Pool Operations Level 1, LSS Mentor, LSS Aquatic Supervisor Training, LSS Safety Inspector, Aquafit certification (Cala, waterART), NCCP Coaching Level 1, High Five, Quest Evaluator

Contact Information

To Apply:
Ella Rowsell, E.Rowsell@iqaluit.ca