Job Description

The Town of Fort Smith is seeking an experienced and motivated recreation professional for the position of Aquatics Program Coordinator. Reporting to the Director of Community Services, the Aquatics Program Coordinator is responsible for overseeing and participating in the day-to-day operations of the William Schaefer Memorial Pool and providing direct supervision of the aquatics staff. The incumbent oversees the hiring, training, testing, and certification of the staff and student employees of the facility, develops, implements and evaluates various aquatic programs and ensures that all appropriate water health and safety standards are maintained. This position plays an integral leadership role in the overall delivery of Community Services

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Mandatory requirements:

Pool Operator 1 Certificate National Lifeguard Certificate Standard First Aid and CPR-C Certificates First Aid Instructor and CPR-C with AED instructor / Examiner Lifesaving Instructor National Lifeguard Instructor
The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree or diploma in Recreation or related field, have a minimum of 3 years leadership and supervisory experience in recreation and/or aquatics, and have strong management, communication, interpersonal, team building and facilitation skills. As an operations specialist, the candidate will have experience in building effective systems, policies and procedures, recreation marketing materials, and have extensive knowledge of health and safety programs, regulations and legislation. The candidate will possess strong skills in computers, critical thinking, decision making and conflict resolution as well as the ability to effectively manage a variety of tasks and proven experience in report writing.

Additional requirements: Class 5 driver's license and Criminal Records check with Vulnerable Sector clearance. Failure to provide these upon hire may result in rejection on probation. Overtime including evening, weekend and holiday work will be required.

Salary & Benefits: Pay Range: $92,585.55 - $107.553.64 plus a Northern Allowance of $7,947.26 and eligible benefits which include paid time off, extended medical, dental, vision and life insurance with other options available for the employee and their dependents.

Closing Date: 3pm, Tuesday, March 25, 2025

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $92,585.55-$107,553.64 per year

Additional pay:

Overtime pay
Benefits:

Dental care Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Paid time off
Schedule:

Monday to Friday Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-03-25