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Regular - Full Time, 35 hours per week - This position will require work on 1 (one) week-end dayLocationPosting PeriodJob DescriptionThe Aquatic Supervisor manages and oversees the lifeguard team and day to day pool deck operations to deliver safe, continuous aquatics service. The role manages rosters/bids, deck standards and incident follow ups, plans in services, supports AED readiness, and provides on deck teaching/backup lifeguarding as needed.The YWCA Health & Fitness Centre is one of YWCA BCs social enterprises. Located on Hornby Street in downtown Vancouver, the 30,000-square-foot adult facility features a gym,pooland fitness studios, and playsan important rolein generating revenue that helps fund YWCA BC programs and services across the community.What youll be doing:Responsible for recruitment and lead onboarding/development of lifeguards; track credentials (NL/SFA/SI) and managing performance standards.Own lifeguard rosters and contingency plans (including bid processes) to ensure safe coverage.Build Aquafit rosters and sub plans; verify class coverage and quality; update CRM as needed.Conduct performance evaluations and check ins with lifeguards/instructors, document actions.Plan and deliver in service cycles (refreshers, screenings, make ups).Organize/teach Red Cross CPR/First Aid courses; maintain rosters in Red Cross system; ensure training rooms/equipment meet standards.Coordinate training blocks and communication with Member Services for timely desk notices.Ensure incident reporting quality; track follow ups to closure; facilitate post incident debriefs with Ops.Oversee maintenance requests as it relates to the pool (chemistry/equipment) and adjust service accordingly.Support AED readiness activities under Member Services ownership.Approve routine invoices per process; submit weekly/monthly KPIs (attendance, cancellations, incidents, audits).What youll need:Previous supervisory experience within a unionized environment.National Lifeguard (NL) and Standard First Aid/CPR C.Knowledge of the BC Guidelines for Pool Operations (Pool Operators Level 1 an asset).Experience leading lifeguard teams and in service design/delivery.Strong deck safety leadership (positioning, scanning patterns, rotation, ratios).Roster management and incident documentation skills.Aquafit/Water Fitness instructor certification (or ability to obtain within 6 months).One advanced aquatics training course such as Lifesaving Trainer, National Lifeguard Instructor, First Aid Instructor, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.A valid criminal record check (including working with vulnerable populations) is required.What we offer:Extended medical and dental benefitsPregnancy, parental and adoption leave top up22 vacation days and 3 personal days, in addition to paid sick leave.Flexible working arrangements for applicable positionsEmployee Family Assistance ProgramA workplace that prioritizes health, safety and well being, with learning and growth opportunitiesFree staff membership to our Health & Fitness CentreDiscounts at our Hotel WilloPriority in YWCA Child Care centresPay Rate as for April 1, 2026: $35.89 per hourHow to ApplyIfyou'reseeking a workplace where your values align with your work, and where every voice drives meaningful change,wedlove to hear from you. Pleasesubmityour resume and cover letterina single PDF document renamed with your first and last nameby March 27th, 2026, to:Jill Metheral (she/her), Manager Aquatics and Land FitnessWerecommitted to increasing representation and equity across our organization. We strongly encourage applications from women, Black, Indigenous, People ofColour, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities and others from marginalized communities.Werealso focused on creating leadership opportunities for Indigenous, Black, and gender-diverse individuals. Ifyou'dlike to learn more about our inclusive culture before applying, feel free to contact our Equity and Engagement Manager .Accessibility is a priority for us. If you need any accommodation to apply or have questions about the process, please reach out to the hiring manager listed. We make hiring decisions based on qualifications, transferable skills, livedexperienceand organizational needs. Thank you to everyone who applies only those selected for an interview will be contacted.Want to learn more about working at the YWCA? Exploreour careers page .We respectfully acknowledge that ourmain officeand many of our programs arelocatedon the traditional, ancestral anduncededterritories of thex m k y m (Musqueam), S wx w 7mesh (Squamish) and s lilw ta (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations, and that our work across British Columbia spans the territories of more than 200 First Nations. We also acknowledge the First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples who live in our communities. #J-18808-Ljbffr