Programmer, Aquatics

Town of Caledon

$71K — $89K *
Hospitality & Recreation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Post-secondary degree/diploma in Recreation Studies or a related field.
  • Minimum 1 year of experience in a recreation setting.
  • Certifications: Standard First Aid, Swim and Lifesaving Society Instructor, National Lifeguard (pool option).
  • Additional aquatic leadership qualifications are an asset.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in planning and executing aquatic and leadership programs.
  • Analyze program requirements and make recommendations to the coordinator.
  • Recruit, train, and evaluate staff including volunteers and contractors.
  • Conduct performance appraisals and provide coaching.
  • Ensure staff compliance with health and safety regulations.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Flexible working schedule, including office and after hours work.
  • Supportive community environment focused on inclusivity and access.
Full Job Description
The Opportunity

Reporting directly to the Coordinator, Aquatics, this role is responsible for effectively delivering, administering and supervising aquatic programs while promoting access and equitable processes for residents. You will provide supervision to volunteers, contract, full time, and part time staff and ensure customer satisfaction and safety. As the Programmer, Aquatics, you will perform the following duties, including but not limited to:

  • Assist in the planning, development and execution of aquatic and leadership programs, services and initiatives, including inclusive opportunities.
  • Analyze and assess aquatic program requirements and present recommendations to the coordinator.
  • Recruit, train, and evaluate contract, volunteer and part time staff and full-time staff.
  • Conduct performance appraisals and provide coaching for improved performance.
  • Be responsible to work and ensure that all staff supervised work in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations, the Town of Caledon Policies and Procedures, as well as established industry guidelines.


The Ideal Candidate

We are seeking an enthusiastic professional with a post-secondary degree/diploma in Recreation Studies or a closely related field. Our ideal candidate has a minimum of one (1) year of experience in a recreation setting, Certifications in Standard First Aid, Swim and Lifesaving Society Instructor, National Lifeguard (pool option) are required. Additional aquatic leadership qualifications are considered an asset.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated customer service excellence. We are seeking an individual with superior verbal and written communication skills, a demonstrated ability to obtain and exchange routine information, and excellent organizational skills.

The successful candidate for Programmer, Aquatics will be required to work a flexible schedule, including in the office, and after hours (as required).

This position offers an hourly pay rate range of $71,570.14 to $89,462.67.

Satisfactory passing of a vulnerable sector check and proof of qualifications will be required of any successful candidate(s) for this position.

Applications for this posting will be accepted until September 28th, 2026, 12:00PM.

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