Job Number:
J0725-0022
Job Type:
Temporary Full time
Employee Group:
Administration
Job Category:
Aquatics
Open Positions:
1
Date Posted:
July 11, 2025
Closing Date:
July 28, 2025
Salary:
$42.76 - $50.31/Hour

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Supervisor, Aquatics Operations, the Coordinator, Aquatics Program, is accountable for the development and coordination of aquatics programs and services, including program assignments, staff support, training and development, and the ongoing evaluation and coaching of all full/part time and casual aquatics personnel.

QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidate will have a minimum of a two (2) year Post Secondary Diploma or Certificate in a related field, as well as current NL, IFA with CPR-C and AED, Pool Operator Level 2, and Lifesaving Instructor. A minimum of 5 years’ experience in the field of aquatics with 3 years’ progressive supervisory and programming experience is required. The following awards and/or instructor trainer certifications are considered assets: Aquatic Emergency Care, Oxygen Administration Certificate; Water Fitness Theory & Aquatic Certification (AFLCA, Water/Art, etc.); NL Instructor, AEC/First Aid Instructor, Critical Incident Stress Debriefing Certification; Supervisory Development Program Certificate; or other applicable aquatic program certifications. This position requires exceptional customer service skills, active listening, problem solving, and on the spot thinking. Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Intelli software, and staff scheduling software is essential. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast paced, high volume and multi-task work environment.
A Police Information Check with a Vulnerable Sector Check will be required at the time of hire.
Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week; Monday to Friday
Duration: Immediatly – September 23, 2026
This position may be renewed for up to an additional two (2) years
Fort Saskatchewan, home to nearly 30,000 people, is a vibrant economic and cultural hub located in Treaty 6 Territory and Métis Nation of Alberta District 11, just 15 minutes northeast of Edmonton. The City of Fort Saskatchewan proudly manages recreation, culture and historic amenities including a performing arts theatre and a fitness centre within the Dow Centennial Centre and the historic 1875 - 1885 NWMP Fort Representation in the heart of downtown. Located on the banks of the North Saskatchewan River, Fort Saskatchewan boasts more than 80 km of paved trails along with many natural areas for residents to explore. As a City, we believe in diversity and inclusion and are working toward creating a city where all residents are respected and have a sense of belonging.
The City of Fort Saskatchewan thanks all applicants for their interest and advises those applicants under consideration will be contacted.

include, but are not limited to:

• Support, training and development of all Instructor/Guards, Leadership Instructors and Aqua Fitness Instructors and Team Lead Programs.
• Evaluate and coach staff performance and give ongoing feedback daily and through 3- and 6-month performance evaluations.
• Provide on-deck supervision and evaluation of new and current instructors.
• Provide training of all new Instructor/Guards on responsibilities and expectations indicated in the procedure manual.
• Develop the annual program schedule for the Lifesaving Society and aqua fitness programming and input information into the Intelli program.
• Monitor and oversee the program schedule on an ongoing basis ensuring program spaces are used efficiently.
• Assist with coordination and creation of seasonal Leisure Guides, pool master schedule, pamphlets, and posters.
• Monitor and review the submission of progress cards and test sheets, including due dates and course completion on an ongoing basis.
• Create staff schedules to ensure coverage of pool operations, programs, and services.
• Assist with creation of procedures for all staff relating to facility programs and instructing standards.