The Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS) supports the Canadian Armed Forces members and their families wherever they are in the world through the provision of fitness, recreation and leisure activities, family and charitable support, retail as well as personal financial services. We offer our employees the opportunity to work with a purpose every day in an inclusive, healthy, respectful and rewarding work environment.

The Swim Instructor/Lifeguard plays an important role, providing quality leisure programs, services and ensuring the safety of our military members and their families.

Our services are tailored to help families with the challenges they may face due to military life and make the most of everyday activities such as going to the pool or beach. We believe that when members of the Canadian Armed Forces are able to take good care of themselves and their families, they can do better both at home and at work. Whether families need to sign the kids up for swimming lessons, improve their fitness, make friends in a new community, our services are here to help.

Lifeguarding is an exciting and rewarding job that carries great responsibility. Guards take courses and train hard for events they hope will never happen and which they work hard to prevent. As a Swim Instructor/Lifeguard, you will prepare and deliver swimming lessons and supervise those using the pool ensuring their safety. When guarding you will prevent accidents and spot potential trouble and intervene before it becomes life-threatening. You will explain safety rules to swimmers and enforce them. As an instructor you will teach participants how to swim and be responsible for designing activities for particular groups, such as seniors or children. You will motivate your students and help them reach their full potential. You will have a chance to expand your skills and share your passions as all with the goal of improving the quality of life for our military.

We are looking for dynamic, independent and motivated individuals to join our team, helping us ensure recreation stays safe and fun!

Education, Certifications and Licenses

An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience

AND

Current National Lifeguard Service (NLS) certification

Current CPR and Standard First Aid certification

Current recognized Swim Instructor certification

HIGH FIVE Principles of Healthy Child Development or HIGH FIVE Sport

HIGH FIVE Healthy Minds for Healthy Children

Experience

In dealing with the public, including, but limited to, children

In performing lifeguard duties

In the implementation of training and practice sessions

In the development and implementation of individual training plans

In cash handling

Competencies, Skills and Abilities

Observational skills

Communication skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Ability to react and respond in emergency situations

Client focus, organizational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership

English Essential / Bilingual an asset

Reading: None

Writing: None

Oral: Functional

Work Life Balance: Vacation pay.

Retirement Planning: Group Savings Plans.

Learning and Development: Free second language training.

Perform moderate lifting, carrying, pulling and/or pushing (i.e. more than 10 lbs/4.5 kg but less than 50 lbs/23 kg)

High degree of focus required

The successful candidate will be required to complete a Vulnerable Sector Check

March 20, 2023

CFMWS is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and accessible environment, where all employees feel valued, respected and supported. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who can help us build a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live. Accommodations are available to all candidates identifying a need during all or any parts of the selection process.