Aquatics Programmer

Job Number

J1224-0505

Job Title

Aquatics Programmer

Job Type

Permanent Full Time

Job Category

Aquatics

Date Posted

December 18, 2024

Closing Date

December 29, 2024

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Position Overview

The City of Prince Albert is looking to fill the permanent position of Aquatics Programmer in our Parks, Recreation and Culture Department. The Aquatics Programmer is responsible for the administration, programming, and management of the City of Prince Albert aquatics activities at the Frank J Dunn (FJD) Swimming Pool and Kinsmen Water Park (KWP). The City’s newest facility, the Aquatic and Arena Recreation Centre, will come online mid way through 2025. This is an exciting time to join our team!

Salary for this position ranges from $55,608 to $67,056 (2024 Rates)

Principle Duties & Responsibilities

• Key Programming Duties
• Develop, implement, promote and evaluate aquatic programs and facility usage based on the needs of user groups and the community to ensure high quality programs and services are available.
• Oversee aquatic program registrations including lessons, activities and courses and ensure instructors are in place.
• Work with partners such as the Lifesaving Society on ensuring lessons are current and new initiatives are adopted.
• Schedule advanced courses as needed.
• Preparation of written reports including month end and year-end reports on registration numbers, revenues, statistics, and other reports as requested including the completion of applications for local, provincial and federal grant opportunities.
• Recommend, administer and monitor appropriate budgetary provisions for programs and services.
• Recommend policy and procedures related to effective and efficient operations of aquatic activities.
• Implement and follow Frank J Dunn (FJD) Swimming Pool & Kinsmen Water Park (KWP) Safety Plan.
• Ensuring that all Public Health regulations are met.
• Ensuring the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of equipment and machinery by developing and maintaining a high standard of day-to-day maintenance for aquatic facilities.
• Key Administrative and Customer Service Duties
• Assign, schedule, train, supervise and monitor the work of aquatic employees.
• Assisting Recreation Coordinator with recruitment process.
• Provide regular staff meetings and in-service training to ensure staff are currently certified in required areas to latest industry trends and provide opportunities to maintain current qualifications.
• Invoice, collect, account for and deposit cash receipts.
• Respond to inquiries and/or resolving complaints from the general public, staff, consultants, and community groups with regards to aquatic facility operations, programming and maintenance.
• Liaison with external agencies and develop programs that address the needs of the community.

Required Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent; and
• Certificate from an accredited institution related to Aquatics, Recreation or Physical

Education; and;

• Three(3) years related work experience
• Possession of the following awards:
• Bronze Examiner, National Lifeguard – Pool, National Lifeguard Instructor and Examiner, Standard First Aid with CPR-HCP or BLS, Lifesaving First Aid Instructor and Examiner, Lifesaving Instructor, Swim for Life Instructor, Lifesaving Trainer, Bronze Mentor, National Lifeguard Mentor, WHMIS, and Saskatchewan Pool Operator Course or Certified Pool Operator Training.
• The following awards would also be considered an asset:
• National Lifeguard – Waterpark, Lifesaving First Aid Instructor Trainer, National Lifeguard Instructor Trainer, Lifesaving Mentor, and WHMIS Instructor.

Key Knowledge, Technical Skills And Abilities

• Thorough knowledge relevant to: Lifesaving Society, SPRA fitness programs, aquatic emergency procedures, Occupational Health & Safety and Saskatchewan Health regulations.
• Must possess problem solving, organizational, public relations, communication, project management, leadership and supervisory skills.
• Ability to use responsible judgement, imagination and innovation ability required for the promotion of a variety of aquatic programs and activities.
• Knowledge of Provincial Swimming Pool Regulations, Provincial Occupational Health and Safety Act and the City of Prince Albert Policy and Procedures.
• Knowledge of methods, materials, equipment, and programs used in the operation of the aquatic facility.

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