About Us:
As one of the fastest growing cities in Alberta, the City of Airdrie is a recognized leader in building a vibrant and sustainable community through innovation.
At the City of Airdrie, incredible opportunities happen every day in a flexible work environment that is tailored to each department. Our inclusive culture and values create a workplace where we welcome aspiring, driven and creative individuals to help us accomplish our business and community goals. We are supportive of one another, and we have fun while we serve our community. We are passionate about improving the lives of our residents through care and respect; that is the foundation of our organization. At the City of Airdrie, we learn, grow and accomplish great things together. We’re proud to foster a workplace culture built on dedication, teamwork, and genuine care. Our commitment to creating a positive environment is reflected in our employee feedback from the 2025 Employee Engagement Survey, with 92.8% of employees saying they enjoy their work, and 92.6% feeling equipped with the resources they need to stay safe on the job.
If you have a passion for building a better community and are ready to join the excitement, we’d love to hear from you!
The Opportunity:
The Aquatic Coordinator is responsible to oversee the delivery of all aquatic programming including lessons and courses. This role oversees the delivery of spontaneous public access and provides a safe aquatic environment for the community meeting all the public safety standards set by Alberta Health Services and The Lifesaving Society.
Responsibilities include:
- Develop and review lifeguarding procedures and practices in accordance with applicable legislation and safety standards, ensuring systems are in place to minimize risk to staff, patrons and the organization.
- Plan, organize and evaluate delivery of all aquatic programs at Genesis Place, including learn to swim lessons for all ages, aquatic certification programs and private lessons in compliance with program standards of delivery partners.
- Build productive relationships with partners in the community including community user groups and schools.
- Mentor and coach a team to learn and take ownership for their actions, role, outcomes and relationships.
- Coach and empower team to make decisions at the point of service that help to achieve the best interest of the community and the department.
- Recruitment and training of skilled and passionate team members who reflect and embody our values and fit with departmental culture. Develop and oversee on-boarding training procedures related to:
- a. Compliance to all relevant safety legislation and regulations
- b. Job specific tasks and certifications
- Develop and facilitate an annual training program for all aquatic staff focusing on continual learning and development
- Build staff schedule covering approximately 800 hours per week to ensure amenities and programs remain available to the community.
- Assist in managing both individual performance and department processes in a timely manner consistent with the ethics and values of the organization.
- Identify future need for change, generate options and select solutions which are consistent with the strategy and vision of the department and organization. Work in collaboration with Team Leader to implement change while ensure standards and safeguards are in place to protect the organization.
- Provides professional and courteous service to all customers, user groups and coworkers including handling escalated inquiries/concerns.
- Is familiar with and complies with safety policies, procedures, and all relevant health & safety legislation as it relates to operations and ensures that all tasks are completed safely using City safety guidelines.
- Collaboration with the Team Leader on the planning and execution of the annual budget, aligned with business plans.
You Bring:
- Post-secondary education in a recreation related field
- Must have all of the following certificates:
o Swim and Lifesaving Instructor
o National Lifeguard (NL)
o Standard First Aid, CPR-C & AED
o Lifesaving Trainer
o National Lifeguard Instructor
o First Aid Instructor
- SEE Auditor (Supervision, Evaluation & Enhancement) required
- Minimum 5 years of aquatics experience
- Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience
- Lifesaving Safety Management training would be considered an asset
- Proficient in Microsoft Office software
- Basic budgeting and business planning skills
- Safety incident reporting and investigation experience
- Experience with PerfectMind software considered and asset
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Strong planning, organization and problem-solving skills
- Ability to plan skill-developing training programs
- Demonstrates maturity, confidence, solid judgement and the ability to work independently
- Strong reading and writing comprehension skills
We Offer:
Along with a competitive compensation program and City paid health and dental premiums, this position also includes:
- Excellent health, dental, paramedical, and benefits plan
- Career development and tuition reimbursement
- Employee discounts, annual adult Genesis Place pass, social events, and health & wellness initiatives
Continuous learning through training and development is encouraged as are flexible work arrangements, when possible. We recognize that our people work best when they feel engaged in their environment and appreciated for their efforts and our overall benefits package reflects that
Additional Information:
This is a 12‑month, full‑time term position scheduled at 40 hours per week. There is a possibility of extension; however, it is not guaranteed and will depend on the operational needs of the department.
Next Steps:
Candidates are invited to apply online. We only accept resumes and additional application documents through our online recruitment system. In-person applications, email or other online forms will not be considered.
If you require an accommodation during any part of the application or hiring process, please contact us at [email protected] and we will work with you to meet your needs.
The City of Airdrie is committed to fostering a workplace culture where belonging, equity, accessibility, and diversity are deeply ingrained into all parts of the City, where employees feel they belong, are treated with respect, and where everyone can thrive and contribute to the City’s success.
Postings close at 10:00 PM MT (Mountain Time) on the closing date listed in the posting. We recommend applying as soon as possible as we are not able to accept late applications.
Please review the job competition carefully and be sure to attach any specifically requested documentation in the My Documents section of your application.
Interviewing and hiring may commence prior to the posted closing date.
Thank you for your interest in the City of Airdrie.
