Aquatic Programs Coordinator (term)

About us:

U of T Mississauga—the second largest campus of Canada's top-ranked university and the only research university in Ontario's booming Peel Region—is one of the world's great catalysts of human potential.

Our employee community hums with the energy of 3,400 faculty, librarians and staff, who power our campus with curiosity, connection and care. We work together to spark life-changing research and innovation, make an indelible mark on the world by building equitable cities and societies, enable healthy lives, create a sustainable future and ignite entrepreneurship. Above all, we prioritize student success, and seek to give our 16,500 students the lift of a lifetime through learning and discovery. We love to open opportunities available nowhere else for our community to achieve their ambitions and make their unique contributions to Canada and the world.

This work all comes together on a spectacularly green campus, alongside the Missinihe-ziibi (Trusting Creek or Credit River), where we seek to honour truth, reciprocity and reconciliation on the traditional land of the Huron-Wendat, Seneca and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. We're thrilled to welcome those who want to learn more about us and to be part of what we do.

Your opportunity:

The Department of Recreation, Athletics & Wellness believes that healthy students are successful students. We believe that by contributing to a student's wellbeing we contribute to a student's academic success. Exciting opportunities are found throughout this department, whether developing community engagement through sport, awareness of wellness and recreation, or creating an accessible environment for all students to engage in physical activity. Come and join us in our goal of building a healthy & engaged campus.

Reporting to the Supervisor, Aquatic Programs, the Aquatic Programs Coordinator supports the development, safe delivery, and evaluation of aquatic programs for students and community members. Aquatic programs and events include recreational swims, instruction programs, coached swims, aquatic fitness and sport programs and various special events. The incumbent will work to engageour diverse student population with a strong understanding of the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion as it relates to aquatic programs and recreation facilities. The Aquatic Programs Coordinator supports the hiring, training, scheduling, and overseeing the work of casual aquatics staff (lifeguards, pool deck supervisors, swim instructors). The incumbent is responsible for maintaining excellent communication with students, members, staff and providing exceptional customer services.

The required days of work for this position are Tuesday-Saturday. Hours of work are: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 12:15-8:30 p.m., Wednesday 1:45-10:00 p.m., Saturday 9:15 a.m. to 5:30p.m.


Your responsibilities will include:

• Conceptualizing, organizing and executing program activities
• Determining logistical details and activities for events and/or programming
• Implementing plans and process improvements for program and service activities
• Tracking pool usage data
• Promoting departmental events and programs to students
• Keeping well-informed on innovations in sport and recreational facilities
• Coordinating the recruitment process and training of casual staff
• Coordinating staff schedule to ensure proper coverage

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
• Minimum two years experience leading or developing aquatic programming for diverse populations
• Strong understanding of aquatic regulations, legislations, and best practices
• Aquatic Supervisor Training and experience in supervision and training of staff in aquatics
• National Lifeguard Certification
• Lifesaving Society Swim and Lifesaving Instructor Certification
• Bronze Examiner Certification
• Standard First Aid/CPE and AED certification
• Demonstrated conflict resolution and problem solving skills, with strong interpersonal, oral, written, and customer service skills
• Strong understanding of the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion as it relates to aquatic programs and recreation facilities
• Strong computer skills, including MS Outlook, Word and Excel

Assets (Nonessential):

• Standard First Aid Instructor and/or Examiner Certification
• Swim & Lifesaving Instructor Trainer
• National Lifeguard Instructor and/or Examiner Certification
• Aquafit Instructor certification or experience
• Certified Pool Operator
• Experience with a recreation registration or other registration software (example: Fusion)

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Accountable
• Communicator
• Organized
• Problem solver
• Team player
• Thoughtful

Closing Date: 02/14/2025, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Term
Schedule: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 12:15-8:30 p.m., Wednesday 1:45-10:00 p.m., Saturday 9:15 a.m. to 5:30p.m.
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 09 -- $66,715. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $85,319. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Student Services
Recruiter: Jessica Halteh

Lived Experience Statement
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

This is a term position till October 15, 2025

This role is currently eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, pursuant to University policies and guidelines, including but not limited to the University of Toronto's Alternative Work Arrangements Guideline."