Pool Supervisor (Term)

Date Posted: 03/13/2026
Req ID: 47329
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Kinesiology & Physl Ed.
Department: Faculty of Kinesiology & Physl Ed
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00047214
Existing Vacancy: Yes

 

Description:

About us:

The University of Toronto’s Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education is globally recognized for developing and advancing knowledge about the interactions of physical activity and health through outstanding undergraduate and graduate education programs, cutting-edge research and the delivery of sport, recreation and high performance athletic opportunities for students, staff, faculty and community members across the three campuses. In achieving this vision, the Faculty is guided by values of integrity, respect, equity and diversity ?url=https%3A%2F%2Fkpe.utoronto.ca%2F&module=jobs&id=3216222" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">?url=https%3A%2F%2Fkpe.utoronto.ca%2F&module=jobs&id=3216222" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://kpe.utoronto.ca/.

Your opportunity:

Reporting to the Director, Risk Management & Pool Operations and under the general supervision of the Assistant Facility Manager, the Pool Supervisor works within the aquatics team to provide front line leadership to ensure a safe & secure environment for patrons, students, members and staff. The Pool Supervisor plays an integral role in ensuring the facilities and equipment is properly maintained, including pool water chemistry. The incumbent conducts routine inspections, follows procedures for opening/closing work areas, ensures compliance with legislated regulations and occupational safety, trains and directs the work of aquatic staff. The Pool Supervisor is responsible for response and leadership in emergency situations that take place within the pool enclosures, the community change rooms and also within the Athletic Centre or other designated facility and on-site facility leadership during special events

Your responsibilities will include:

• Checking that certifications and training are current for staff and/or rental groups
• Ensuring others adhere to legislated regulations for swimming pools
• Following rules and procedural instructions when preparing chemical mixtures and/or solutions and when testing water chemistry for swimming pool operations
• Applying established standards when responding to emergencies
• Advising students on the interpretation of rules and regulations regarding the use of space and organizing events on campus
• Providing CPR intervention and treatment to individuals suffering from acute physical illness or injury
• Providing safety training and ensuring compliance to occupational safety precautions
• Performing administrative duties related to the aquatic environment.

 

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Facility Management or related field, or acceptable combination of equivalent experience. Standard First Aid, CPR-C, AED, and ORFA, Certified Aquatic Technician or LSS Certified Pool Operator required.
• Minimum two years lifeguarding experience, preferably in a university setting.
• Minimum two years supervisory experience at a comparable aquatic facility, preferable in a university setting.
• Thorough understanding of Ontario Health Regulations for Swimming Pools and accident prevention
• Experience troubleshooting pool and equipment repair and maintenance.
• Ability to deal with difficult people and handle conflict situations with excellent listening, de-escalation, and resolution skills
• Strong leadership skills and able to perform and lead others under stressful condition (an emergency)
• Thorough understanding of Ontario Health Regulations for Swimming Pools and accident prevention
• Tactful enforcement of health regulations and policy
• Understanding of and demonstrated commitment to equity and diversity issues in keeping with the Faculty’s missions and goals.
• Must attend wet screening (lifeguarding, first aid, and CPR and AED skills) to demonstrate that skills exceed the minimum standards of the Lifesaving Society and other certifying organizations.
• Must provide proof that there are no relevant police records that would impact working in a position of leadership with children and vulnerable clients as set out by the Lifesaving Society.
• Must provide proof of immunization against Hepatitis B virus
• Must meet minimum vision standards for lifeguards: visual acuity of 20/20 corrected with at least one eye and minimum of 20/40 corrected in the poorer eye, and peripheral vision (the area to either side of and slightly behind the eyes) of 120 degrees with both eyes used together.

Assets (Nonessential):

• Experience in aquatic instruction and/or supervisory experience are strong assets.
• Advanced lifeguarding and aquatic instruction certifications are strong assets.
• Understanding of high performance sport, and aquatics in particular
• Understanding of and demonstrated strong commitment to excellent customer service

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Accountable
• Communicator
• Diligent
• Meticulous
• Problem solver
• Procedural
• Punctual
• Responsible

 

Closing Date: 03/23/2026, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW 
Appointment Type: Budget - Term This is term position from April 2026 to December 2026
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:  
USW Pay Band 09 -- $67,916. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $86,855. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.  
Job Category: Athletics

Lived Experience Statement
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

 

A job description is available upon request

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

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Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

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