Job Brief
This position is responsible for effective and efficient supervision of a particular aquatic facility.

Employment Status
Permanent Full time

Union
CUPE 855 Inside

Open To
Internal/External Applicant(s)

Date Of Posting
02/10/2026

Closing Date
30/10/2026

Duration (if Temporary)
N/A

Job Title
Assistant Aquatics Coordinator

Wage
$38.57 hourly (2026)

Reports To
Supervisor, Recreation Complex Services

Department
Community Services

Location
Travel between two primary work locations (Lindsay and Bobcaygeon) and occasional travel to other locations as required to fulfill the job duties of the position

Hours
Normal Working Hours are 40 hours per week. Must be willing to work varied hours: day, afternoon, evening and weekend

Other
General office and pool deck environment with some travel throughout the City of Kawartha Lakes, in accordance with job requirements

Job Description

Monitor budgets for aquatic facilities

Complete preliminary payroll, accounts receivable and accounts payable functions

Assist with training, directing, scheduling and delegating operation activities, ensuring productivity, quality of work, safety and efficiency as required by the Supervisor or Team Leader

Implement master facility schedules and day to day revision of schedules to optimize efficiency and meet community needs

Refer and provide research for potential new programs and partnerships in the area of Aquatics

Provide facilitation/resource services to current and potential users





Respond to complaints and inquiries as requested; interpret and support current policy and procedures

Provide direction to aquatic staff through on deck instruction and guarding

Perform guarding and instruction as required

Conduct advanced aquatic courses for staff and public

In consultation with the Aquatics Coordinator:

Provide aquatic facility staff training re: health regulations and safety, workplace procedures and quality programming

Ensure facilities are in compliance with all legislation and guidelines governing the use of public pools

Coordinate the promotion of aquatic programs and maintain up to date knowledge of all programs and aquatic facilities within the City

Compile aquatic facilities contributions to seasonal promotional brochure

Purchase supplies and equipment for aquatic facilities in an productive and cost effective manner

Perform other related duties as assigned

Skills/Education Required

Post-secondary diploma in Recreation or a related field

Minimum three years of related progressive experience, preferably in a municipal environment

Current Red Cross and Lifesaving qualifications to instruct, guard and teach advanced aquatic courses

Pool operator's certificate or willing to obtain within a reasonable timeframe





Experience in a Municipal Aquatic environment, including experience in a supervisory capacity

Demonstrated experience with all aspects of Aquatic programming including instructional, recreational, and leadership programming

Demonstrated understanding of all aspects of aquatic facilities including maintenance, operation of a Class A pool, legislation, risk management and revenue generation

Self motivated with a demonstrated ability to function independently and in teamwork situations

Excellent leadership, administration, interpersonal and communication skills with a proven focus on customer service, complemented by superb organization, team building and multi tasking skills

Demonstrated professional and ethical responsibility to protect privacy, use confidential information appropriately, treat sensitive situations with appropriate degree of tact and discretion

Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines

Excellent written communication skills with attention to detail and accuracy

Ability to demonstrate initiative consistently with commitment to quality improvement, sharing process improvement initiatives with management

Demonstrated ability to understand and abide by municipal policies and procedures

Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office, the internet, and any other related software

Upon a conditional offer of employment, a Criminal Record Check, including a Vulnerable Sector Search will be required

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📌 Assistant Aquatics Coordinator (Ontario)
🏢 Kawartha Lakes
📍 Ontario