Position: Aquatics Program Coordinator
Location: Fort Smith, Northwest Territories.
Status: Full time Indeterminate
Closes: September 17, 2026
The Town of Fort Smith is seeking an experienced and motivated recreation professional for
the position of Aquatics Program Coordinator. Reporting to the Director of Community
Services, the Aquatics Program Coordinator is responsible for overseeing and participating
in the day-to-day operations of the William Schaefer Memorial Pool and providing direct
supervision of the aquatics staff.
OUTLINE OF POSITION The incumbent oversees the hiring, training, testing, and certification of the staff and
student employees of the facility, develops, implements and evaluates various aquatic
programs and ensures that all appropriate water health and safety standards are
maintained. This position plays an integral leadership role in the overall delivery of
Community Services.
EDUCTION & SKILLS REQUIRED ​Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Recreation or related field. Other education combined with experience will be considered.
Minimum of 2 years leadership and supervisory experience in recreation and/or aquatics.
Strong management, communication, interpersonal, team building and facilitation skills.




Knowledge of optimal swimming pool water chemistry, temperature, and cleanliness standards.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of operating a large aquatic facility.
Experience in building effective systems, policies and procedures, recreation marketing materials, and have extensive knowledge of health and safety programs, regulations and legislation.
Strong skills in computers, critical thinking, decision making and conflict resolution as well as the ability to effectively manage a variety of tasks and proven experience in report writing.
Pool Operator 1 Certificate would be considered an asset, National Lifeguard Certificate, Standard First Aid and CPR-C Certificates , First Aid Instructor and CPRC with AED instructor / Examiner , Lifesaving Instructor and National Lifeguard Instructor.
Class 5 driver’s license and Criminal Records check with Vulnerable Sector clearance
SALARY & PERKS Pay Range: $92,585.55 - $107,553.64
Northern Allowance of $7,947.26.
Paid time off, extended medical, dental, vision and life insurance with other options available for the employee and their dependents.
Employee Assistance Program.

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📌 Aquatics Program Coordinator (Northwest Territories)
🏢 Town of Fort Smith
📍 Northwest Territories