The Town of Hanover is recruiting an organized and enthusiastic Aquatic Coordinator to support high-quality aquatic programming for our community. This is a great opportunity for a safety-focused, people-oriented leader who enjoys working in a dynamic recreation environment. The role offers a balance of leadership, administrative responsibilities, and hands-on lifeguarding and swim instruction, contributing to program excellence and a positive experience for both staff and patrons.
Position Summary
The Aquatic Coordinator plays a leadership role within the recreation department and works closely with the Aquatic Supervisor, lifeguard team, and broader recreation staff on a daily basis. The position is responsible for the organization, implementation, delivery, and supervision of safe, efficient, and engaging evening and weekend aquatic programs and staff, in accordance with established standards and procedures.
A comprehensive position description detailing the role and responsibilities is available at www.hanover.ca/careers.
This posting will fill an upcoming full-time, permanent, non-union position vacancy.
Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Certifications
- Related post-secondary education such as recreation, sports administration or leadership related training and/or relevant experience
- Minimum three (3) years aquatics instructional / lifeguarding experience
- Previous experience in a leadership and supervisory capacity is required
- Current National Lifeguard Certification required
- Current Standard First Aid with CPR-C and AED Certification required
- Current Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor certification required
- Current National Lifeguard Instructor or willing to obtain is an asset
- Current Aquatic Supervisory Training (AST) or willing to obtain
- Current Lifesaving Instructors or willing to obtain is an asset
- Advanced Instructor Training is an asset
- Aquafit certification and/or related experience is an asset
- First Aid Instructors is an asset
- Instructor Trainers stream of Swim Instructor Tainer and Lifesaving Instructor Trainer is an asset
- Well-defined sense of diplomacy with excellent customer service, public relations, verbal, and written communication skills
- Strong leadership skills to manage, guide, mentor, and support a diverse team, and to foster a positive workplace dynamic
- Political acuity with effective ability to build credibility and develop meaningful, collaborative relationships internally and externally
- Effective time management, attention to detail, and organizational skills with ability to problem solve and adapt in a dynamic environment
- Ability to perform physical tasks and demonstrate skills to required aquatic standards
- Strong swimming skills and thorough knowledge of water safety practices
- Keen observation skills with a commitment to high standards of safety and service
- Sound judgement skills with ability to respond calmly and efficiently in emergency situations
- Must be willing and able to work primarily weekdays, as well as regular evenings, early mornings, weekends, and occasional holidays
- Vulnerable Sector Background Check satisfactory to the Town
Compensation and Benefits
The Town of Hanover offers a comprehensive compensation, pension, benefits and wellness package. Anticipated salary range is $55,783.00 to $64,864.80 based on a 35 hour work week.
Application Instructions
Qualified applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and resume quoting Posting #2026-15 by 4:00pm on Thursday, June 4, 2026.
The Town of Hanover is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process. Applicants must self-identify and make their accessibility needs known in advance. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted. Artificial intelligence (AI) is not used to screen candidates. Information is collected solely for the purpose of job selection under the provisions of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
Pay: $30.65-$35.64 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Work Location: In person
