Salary Rate: $57,500.00 – Check out the YMCA’s total compensation package!

Location: North York YMCA HF

Work Hours: 37.5 hours

Employment Type: Regular Salaried FT

Number of Vacancies: 1

Anticipated Start Date: June 1, 2026

Deadline to Apply: May 28, 2026 At 5PM

Be the Spark! Join our passionate Health & Fitness team and help us to achieve great things in our community!

The Aquatics Supervisor shares responsibility for ensuring service excellence in all Aquatic Program spaces and assists in the supervision and safe operation of these programs and spaces; ensuring the YMCA of Greater Toronto regulations, National YMCA standards, Provincial Standards (health regulation 565) and SAM expectations are met.

They also provide direct leadership to programs and services that include: Child, Youth and Adult YMCA Learn to Swim Program, Youth Leadership and Adult programming. The position supervises Aquatic Lifeguards/Instructors, conducting new staff orientations, and helps to organize and facilitate staff trainings.

In this role, you will:

• Provide leadership to all Aquatics areas, including the YMCA Swim Program and Junior Lifeguard Program. Provides quality service to members.
• Responsible for recruiting, training and coaching YMCA staff and volunteers related to the delivery of Aquatics, including coaching, development and evaluation of staff and volunteers related to the delivery of Aquatic and Conditioning programs.
• Monitor the safety of all activities and programs and responds immediately to rectify any safety concerns.
• Conduct audits to ensure compliance with YMCA standards.
• Develop, implement, and monitor membership service in the specific service areas assigned to current SAM and EYE standards; consistently applies the standards and protocols of YMCA.
• Act as the Pool Operator as outlined in the Ontario Health Regulations 565.
• Give leadership to AED, First Aid and CPR, including training staff, volunteers and participants.
• Ensure the safety of all members, property and staff by following established Workplace Health & Safety practices and procedures and being responsible for the Stocking and Ordering of First-Aid Supplies.
• Support the staff team in the role of Service Leader, always representing the West End YMCA Centre and the Association in a professional manner.
• Understands and supports YMCA philanthropic commitments, connects with families and offers opportunities to give, either financially or their personal time, including participation in special events within the centre and the community.
• 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.

You bring:

• Degree or Diploma in Physical Education, Kinesiology, Recreation Leadership or related field preferred
• Recommended minimum 2 years instructing and supervisory experience
• National Lifeguarding Service Award
• Other Recognized Swim Instructor Qualification (Red Cross, LSS)
• Current First Aid/CPR/AED certifications
• YMCA Swim Instructors Certification an Asset
• Aquatic Supervisory Training an Asset
• Instructor / Examiner qualifications an Asset
• Well-developed interpersonal, and relationship building skills; ability to establish rapport and excellent communication with members, staff and volunteers
• Excellent written communication skills
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and building a sense of belonging
• Flexibility regarding assigned working hours, evenings and weekends.

What you need to succeed:

• Commitment to the YMCA’s Mission, Vision and Values
• Focus on the health, safety and wellbeing of all children, youth, and vulnerable people in YMCA programs including understanding legal and moral obligations related to reporting suspected child abuse to Child Protection Services
• YMCA Competencies: Accountable, Relationship-Builder, Improvement-Orientated, Team Player & Leader, Equity and Wellbeing Promoter

Why work for the YMCA?

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is a charity that ignites the potential in people, helping them grow, lead, and give back to their communities. We are committed to helping our employees reach their full potential and are recognized as a great place to work. We offer meaningful jobs and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals and the health of our communities. See what you can expect from the YMCA here.

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