Overview
Fixed Term 1 Year
Start - September 2025
This position reports to the General Manager, Community & Corporate Program Development and focuses on developing and enhancing aquatic and lifesaving programs across the YMCA-YWCA of Winnipeg. Working closely with the Aquatic Program Director, the Specialist ensures exceptional member experiences, supports program execution, fosters a healthy team dynamic, and contributes to the overall goals of building healthy communities.
Why work at the Y?
Great people and dynamic work environment
We pay most of your benefit premiums
Complimentary individual Y membership
5% employer-matching pension plan
Many opportunities for growth & advancement
Are you the right fit?
Program Development
Develop and oversee aquatic programs across YMCA-YWCA Community Hubs.
Ensure compliance with YMCA Canada, Lifesaving Society, and provincial standards.
Support goal setting, program evaluation, and continuous improvement.
Certify and train instructors to deliver high-quality, safe programming.
Foster innovative, community-focused aquatic programs for all ages.
Collaborate with Hub Managers and Aquatic Directors to meet program priorities.
Provide instruction for advanced aquatics and lifesaving courses as needed.
Backfill leadership roles during vacancies.
Finance
Work with the leadership team to support the development of the annual program budget.
Help ensure the financial sustainability of Community Hub operations and the overall Association.
People & Culture
Foster a positive, safe, inclusive, and equitable workplace, providing mentorship, coaching, and professional development to support staff growth.
Qualifications
Minimum 5 years’ experience in aquatic program development and delivery.
Post-secondary education or course work in Recreation, Kinesiology, or related program. Experience will be considered in lieu of educational requirements.
Demonstrated ability to build inclusive, welcoming cultures.
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Strong decision making, problem solving, and analytical skills
Standard First Aid or Aquatic Emergency Care certification (current)
NL (National Lifeguard) Certification
YSI (YMCA Swim Instructor) or equivalent
LSI (Lifesaving Instructor)
FAI (First Aid Instructor)
YMCA Aquatic Trainer (in progress/to obtain)
YMCA Aquatic Trainer Educator (to be obtained based on YMCA Canada program availability)
YMCA Champion (in progress/to obtain)
Clear Police Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search and Child Abuse Registry Check
Assets:
NLI (National Lifeguard Instructor) & LSI IT (Lifesaving Trainer)
Company Information
Please apply through the URL Link mentioned below:
https://recruiting.ultipro.ca/YMC5002YMCY/JobBoard/6e85a856-13b7-4842-9…