Aquatics Coordinator
Willowgrove is a land-based, not-for-profit organization known for our focus on outdoor experiences for people of all ages. Since 1968, Willowgrove has offered camping, outdoor education, and recreation programs year-round to our community and beyond.
Willowgrove is rooted in Mennonite values which celebrate diversity while fostering justice, service, and reconciliation in our communities. In pursuit of this mission, Willowgrove is committed to:
● Nurturing Growth: We facilitate physical, emotional, spiritual, and social development.
● Welcoming Community: We embrace diverse relationships, accountability, acceptance, and belonging.
● Building Peace: We champion justice, hope and healing.
● Honouring Land: We participate in conservation, sustainability, reconciliation and conversation.
● Cultivating Learning: We encourage inquiry, discovery and transformational education.
Job Description:
The Willowgrove Aquatics Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the safety and program delivery of waterfront activities at camp, as well as leading and instructing lessons. This includes assisting the Pool Supervisor with facilitating training of aquatic staff, ensuring staff are following the set schedule and curriculum, and assisting with any first aid related emergencies if required.
Employment Dates:
Camp Weeks
Week 1: June 30 - July 4
Week 2: July 7 – 11
Week 3: July 14 - 18
Week 4: July 21 - 25
Week 5: July 28 - Aug 1
Week 6: August 5 - 8
Week 7: August 11 - 15
Week 8: August 18 - 22
Training/Prep
Start Date: May 22
Leadership Team Orientation: May 22
Leadership Training at WDC: May 26 - 28
Staff Training: June 7, 8, 21, 22
June 27 - Specialty Training
Camp Clean Up: August 25 + 26
All staff training dates are mandatory unless other arrangements have been made with the Camp Manager.
Must be available to work all 8 weeks of summer
Position Requirements:
● Age 18+ with at least 200 hours of lifeguarding experience
● Holds current certifications in National Lifeguard, Standard First Aid + CPR-C, Lifesaving Society Swim Instructors
● Strong verbal communications skills
● Prior leadership experience – experience supervising others is an asset
● Mental Health First Aid (not required but strongly recommended)
● Clean vulnerable sector police record check
