Team Lead, Aquatics

Chilliwack, BC, CA, Canada

Job Description

Date Posted:

June 25, 2025

Position Title:

Team Lead, Aquatics

Location:

Chilliwack Landing Leisure Centre (9145 Corbould St #1, Chilliwack, BC V2P 4A6)

Terms:

Full-Time, Permanent

Hours:

35 hours per week

Shift:

Shifts times vary but may include Sunday to Thursday mornings, afternoons, and evenings

Start Date:

As soon as possible

Salary:

$26.35 per hour

Reports To:

Supervisor, Aquatics

Benefits:



Competitive vacation and paid sick time Free YMCA Gym Membership and/or Y@Home Generous employer-matched pension plan Eligibility for Extended Medical and Dental Benefits Training and Professional Development Opportunities Extensive Employee assistance program Reduced childcare rates and priority placement for YMCA Staff Be part of a charitable organization that positively impacts the community
+ Some benefits may vary based on region and employment terms

Nature & Scope




YMCA BC cares about raising healthy and resilient children, ensuring youth feel confident and supported and helping people feel healthy and connected to others in the community. We believe that everyone deserves to be healthy in spirit, mind and body. Our state- of-the-art centres of community offer a range of health, fitness, and aquatics programs for individuals and families.


The Aquatics Team Leader will report to the Aquatics Supervisor and work collaboratively with other members of the YMCA team to provide a safe and fun aquatics environment. The Team Leader is responsible for providing support and delivering family focused programming and services, as well as helping to monitor and support program quality.

Major Responsibilities

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in this position, you will

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Effectively guard and instruct to the required performance standards Provide support and leadership to swim instructors so they may meet performance criteria. Initiate communication with parents during swim lessons Prepare instructor assignments, makes adjustments as needed and completes required administrative duties in consultation with Aquatic Supervisor Provide support and leadership to lifeguards to ensure the pool rules, procedures and practices meet the required standards Build meaningful relationships through positive daily interaction with YMCA members, visitors, and colleagues Assists the Supervisor, Aquatics with general administrative duties. Remain flexible - willing to learn new skills, alter shifts Attend staff meetings, planning sessions and training events as required Maintain regular attendance, punctuality and be appropriately dressed and well groomed

Qualification

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you bring

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Current Standard First Aid (valid within 2 years) CPR-C & AED certificate (valid within 1 year) Swim Instructor certification or equivalent Current National Lifeguard (NL) pool option - preferred Experience as a Lifeguard or Swimming Instructor - preferred Access to reliable transportation or a vehicle Advanced leadership courses are an asset Demonstrated high level of customer service skills Successful candidate will be required to provide 3 satisfactory references Successful candidates will be required to provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Record check with a Vulnerable sector search issued no later than six (6) months preceding the start date.

About YMCA BC:




By igniting belonging and championing health equity, YMCA BC strengthens the foundations of community. With over 3,000 employees and volunteers, YMCA BC serves 150,000 individuals of all ages, backgrounds and abilities across hundreds of service locations, from the Sunshine Coast to Fort St. John.


As a charity, YMCA BC promotes equitable access to healthier outcomes by providing vital programs and services to help address many of our communities' most pressing social issues, including health and wellness, affordable child care and camps, mental health, employment services and community health.


We believe there is potential inside all of us and envision vibrant, healthy and inclusive communities for all.


YMCA BC is firmly committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging (EDIB). By taking an intersectional approach to our programs and services, the YMCA is committed to creating spaces and experiences where everyone feels safe, welcome, and like they belong. Learn more at bc.ymca.ca.

Application Process

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ready to make a difference?



We invite you to apply today and find your WHY!

Internal Applicants:

Please apply online to this position through the ADP Workforce Now Career Centre. (Myself/Talent/Career Centre)

Application Deadline: July 6, 2025





You will receive an automated notification to confirm receipt of your application.

If short-listed for a position: We will contact, you to move forward to the next step. If not selected for a specific posting: Continue applying for future positions matching your qualifications and interests.

YMCA BC is committed to creating an inclusive, accessible environment where all members of our community feel valued, respected, and supported. We encourage applications from the diverse communities in which we live and serve, including but not limited to people of colour, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. We have established policies, procedures, and practices to meet accessibility standards throughout the hiring process. Should you require any accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact our People Services department.

Thank you for your interest and application.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2454194
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Chilliwack, BC, CA, Canada
  • Education
    Not mentioned