Recreation Lead (Aquatics)
Job Type:
Permanent
Department:
Recreation
Salary:
$5+,+83.00 - $74,+7+.00
Close Date (closes at 12:00 am on date noted below):
May 12, 2025
Hours per Week:
35
Openings:
1
Position Summary
Reporting to the Coordinator, Recreation, this position is responsible for supporting the safe and accessible delivery of recreation programs for the Town of Milton within the Aquatics portfolio, ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations, policies, and procedures, and assists with the administration of programs and staff leadership and supervision. This role is responsible for providing regular evening and weekend on-the-job training and mentorship to part-time staff, as well as having scheduled on-deck shifts filling the program roles for which they are qualified.
We are hiring for two positions to support the Aquatics portfolio, with responsibilities divided across three Town facilities and one outdoor summer location
Major Job Responsibilities
Actively support direct program delivery
Work scheduled in-program shifts (e.g. registered and drop-in programs, special events, etc.) based on the seasonal needs of the Aquatics team to ensure high quality and consistent program delivery
Assist with emergency shift coverage as required, based on incumbent qualifications
Respond to and mediate in-person customer questions, comments and concerns, escalating to Coordinator, Recreation when necessary
May be required to obtain additional certifications to effectively provide direct program delivery, based on program needs
Support, coach, mentor, train, and evaluate part-time program staff members
Conduct program visits, primarily during instructional program delivery, and complete staff evaluations as required
Provide coaching and feedback to part-time program staff and volunteers during their shifts, including in-program coaching and mentorship, empowering part-time staff to deliver quality programs and excellent customer service
Assist with the design, implementation, and delivery of staff training sessions to ensure policies and procedures are communicated, quality standards are maintained and improved, staff are prepared for emergency response
Provide administrative support for the program team
Under the guidance of the Coordinator, Recreation, input and maintain recreation programs using recreation software (Xplor Recreation), including registered and drop-in programs
Support the onboarding of part-time program staff and volunteers, including assistance with interviews, screening, and completion of onboarding processes (e.g. references check, certification verification, etc.)
Support the payroll process for part-time staff by reviewing scheduled and submitted hours and validating shift changes, ensuring timely submission of hours worked, etc.
Assist in the development, maintenance and distribution of schedules, lesson schematics and instructor class assignments, and supply inventories
Assists with analyzing statistical information and preparation of reports to summarize findings related to program delivery results
Education & Experience
Post-secondary diploma in Recreation & Leisure, or a related field; a post-secondary degree in Recreation & Leisure, or a related field, is preferred
Minimum two (2) years working in a municipal recreation environment directly in Aquatics programming
Minimum one (1) year experience overseeing staff and volunteers, and working with the general public
Minimum two (2) years progressive supervisory experience in a municipal or recreation setting is preferred
Current National Lifeguard certification
High Five Principles of Healthy Child Development certification
Current Lifesaving Society Swim, Lifesaving and Emergency First Aid Instructor certifications
Aquatic Supervisor Training certification or Aquatic Management Training
Current Examiner certification (minimum of 1)
Bronze
National Lifeguard
Standard First Aid
Current Advanced Leadership Instructor certification (minimum of 1)
National Lifeguard Instructor certification
Standard First Aid Instructor certification
Coach Instructor certification
SEE Auditor Instructor certification
Aquatic Management Instructor certification
Aquafit Instructor certification (CALA, WaterArt, AQX) (preferred)
HIGH FIVE Quest 2 certification (preferred)
The successful candidate is required to travel between sites. Access to transportation to travel between work locations in a timely manner is required.
In accordance with the Corporate Criminal Record Check Policy, the position requires the incumbent to submit a Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening upon employment.
Interested applicants should apply online at
www.milton.ca
under the Employment Opportunities section. The job posting closes at 12:00 am on Monday, May 12, 2025. Interested applicants, please ensure to apply by 11:5+ pm on Sunday, May 11, 2025.
If you are currently employed with the Town of Milton, please apply internally through the Jobs Hub app of your Workday account in order for your application to be processed as an internal applicant.
In accordance with the Freedom of Information and Privacy legislation, applicant information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act and will be used strictly for candidate selection.