Position: Aquatics Program Coordinator
Location: Fort Smith, Northwest Territories.
Status: Full time Indeterminate
Closes: September 17, 2026
The Town of Fort Smith is seeking an experienced and motivated recreation professional for
the position of Aquatics Program Coordinator. Reporting to the Director of Community
Services, the Aquatics Program Coordinator is responsible for overseeing and participating
in the day-to-day operations of the William Schaefer Memorial Pool and providing direct
supervision of the aquatics staff.
OUTLINE OF POSITION
The incumbent oversees the hiring, training, testing, and certification of the staff and
student employees of the facility, develops, implements and evaluates various aquatic
programs and ensures that all appropriate water health and safety standards are
maintained. This position plays an integral leadership role in the overall delivery of
Community Services.
EDUCTION & SKILLS REQUIRED
The Aquatics Program Coordinator is expected to have the following education, work
experience and skills.
• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Recreation or related field. Other education
combined with experience will be considered.
• Minimum of 2 years leadership and supervisory experience in recreation and/or
aquatics.
• Strong management, communication, interpersonal, team building and facilitation
skills.
• Knowledge of optimal swimming pool water chemistry, temperature, and
cleanliness standards.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of operating a large aquatic facility.
• Experience in building effective systems, policies and procedures, recreation
marketing materials, and have extensive knowledge of health and safety programs,
regulations and legislation.
• Strong skills in computers, critical thinking, decision making and conflict
resolution as well as the ability to effectively manage a variety of tasks and proven
experience in report writing.
• Pool Operator 1 Certificate would be considered an asset, National Lifeguard
Certificate, Standard First Aid and CPR-C Certificates , First Aid Instructor and CPRC with AED instructor / Examiner , Lifesaving Instructor and National Lifeguard
Instructor.
• Class 5 driver’s license and Criminal Records check with Vulnerable Sector
clearance
SALARY & BENEFITS
• Pay Range: $92,585.55 - $107,553.64
• Northern Allowance of $7,947.26.
• Paid time off, extended medical, dental, vision and life insurance with other options
available for the employee and their dependents.
• Employee Assistance Program.
TO APPLY:
Submit your resume and cover letter to humanresources@fortsmith.ca