Job Description

Term:

Part-Time

Status:

Contract; until December 2026

Anticipated Start Date:

October 13, 2025

Scheduled Hours:

10 hours/week

Potential Hours:

Weekdays and weekend; mornings, afternoons, and evenings; flexible

Reports to:

Aquatics Manager; Director of Wellness, Aquatics, Membership and Youth Programs (WAMY)

A Charity Igniting the Potential in People

The YMCA of Fredericton is a leading charity that responds to critical social needs in the community and works to provide solutions. By nurturing the potential of children, youth, and adults, the YMCA connects people to life-building opportunities as well as to each other and enhances their quality of life.

Employee Benefits

YMCA of Fredericton membership

Nationwide access to other YMCAs

Complimentary career development & training (including Continuing Education Credits, re-certifications, etc.)

Staff appreciation events

Employee recognition

Flexible work arrangements

& Responsibilities

Position Overview

The Aquatics Team Lead, reporting to the Aquatics Manager and the Director of WAMY, is responsible for assisting in the development and implementation of the Y Way as well as planning, implementing, and evaluating the growth of YMCA Aquatics programs and operations.

Safety Lead

Acts as the YMCA Safety Lead. Ensures safety checks and first-aid inventory are completed monthly by all departments. Ensures AEDs are checked monthly through building. Assists with reporting JHSC concerns and attends JHSC meetings to represent Aquatics staff. Tracks humidity and pool chemistry readings and reports trends to JHSC. Conducts regular evaluations of staff duties and ensures Workplace NB safety standards are met.

Program and Department Evaluation

Collects feedback from parents on swim lessons in-person to assure accurate data representation. Collects feedback from staff on swim lessons, work environment, and general satisfaction within Aquatics. Identifies where improvements may be needed through survey and data collection and presents to the Aquatics Manager to follow-up. Works in collaboration with Aquatics Champion and Aquatics Manager to implement staff and member feedback.

Staff Training, Behavior Audits, and Y Way Implementation

Contributes to development of updated staff orientations and orientation manual. Assists with orientating new lifeguards and providing support during their probation period. Evaluates new staff during their probation period and reports to Manager for follow-up action. Assists in regular staff evaluations and behavior audits. Provides mentorship and support to weekend staff team in-person as needed. Leads the implementation the Y Way for Aquatics using tools and resources provided. Collaborates with fellow Team Leads to find solutions and problem solve.

Event Coordination and Marketing

Fosters positive culture within Aquatics team and promotes team building activities and staff parties. Assists Manager in running team events. Assists Manager in running the Aquatics staff in-services as needed. Helps plan holiday Aquatics events (Easter, Halloween, Christmas, etc.). Promotes the Aquatics programs at community events and career fairs. Supports Aquatics marketing and newsletter content by engaging with regular members and staff. Assists with finding Y stories to share with marketing team.

Management Assistance and Coverage

Acts as replacement to the Aquatics Manager during vacation and occasional weekends, to ensure operations remain smooth. Manages emergencies and shift coverage if issues arise in Manager's absence. Helps ensure Lifesaving Society standards of safety are met by both staff and facility operations when Manager is absent or on vacation. Assists with administrative duties at the beginning of every program session as required by the Manager. Tracks daily log sheets and ensures their completion by staff. Flags discrepancies to Manager for follow-up. Takes inventory of Aquatics equipment and provides ordering list to Manager. Ensures Aquatics Advanced Course supplies are stocked and maintained neatly.

General YMCA Responsibilities

Demonstrates appropriate behaviours in line with our mission, vision and values as reflected in our YMCA competencies; takes a member focused approach to increase their understanding of programs offered across the association. Represents the YMCA and the association in a professional manner.

Understands the legal responsibilities and moral imperative to report suspected child abuse to Child Protection Services.

Understands the importance of the volunteer staff partnership and integrates the value of philanthropy and volunteerism in dealings with members, volunteers, donors and staff.

Other duties as assigned.

Skills & Qualifications

16 years old (minimum age).

Previous experience in lifeguarding is required.

Workplace Standard First Aid is required.

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) certification is an asset.

Well-developed interpersonal, and relationship building skills; ability to establish rapport and excellent communication (verbal & written) with members, staff and volunteers.

Commitment to working in a socially inclusive environment responding with sensitivity and personal awareness to the diverse needs of members including visible and non-visible dimensions of diversity.

Flexibility regarding assigned hours of work - early mornings, days, evenings and weekends.

Competencies Required

Commitment to Organization Vision and Values

: Demonstrates and promotes a personal understanding of and appreciation for the mission, vision, strategic outcomes and values.

Participant focused

: Commits to assisting each participant (child or adult) in the development of new skills in a fun and safe manner.

Self-Management

: Works independently with minimal supervision.

Communication

: Communicates in a thorough, clear and timely manner and support information sharing and goal achievement across the YMCA.

Professionalism

: Professionally represent the YMCA to members and visitors at all times.

Integrity

: Demonstrates responsible behaviour at all times and maintains high ethical standards.

Service Oriented

: Deliberately identifies and creates opportunities to enhance each and every individual's YMCA experience.

Note: Successful candidates will be required to provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Record Check/Vulnerable Sector Screening and proof of certifications, if applicable. Employees will be required to complete online YMCA Child Protection Training.

Interested applicants are to submit their resume and cover letter to mat.stever@ymcafredericton.org no tater than Friday

October 3, 2025.

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events On-site gym On-site parking
Work Location: In person