Swim Instructor

Overview

CFMWS – WHERE PURPOSE MEETS PASSION! At Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS), we’re more than just a workplace; we’re a proud community dedicated to supporting Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans and their families in their daily lives. We carefully curate and provide programs and services designed to meet their unique needs and enhance their mental, social, physical, financial and familial well-being.

CFMWS employees deliver programs and services including recreation, sports and fitness programs, customized financial services, retail services, access to retail savings and discounts and offers family support and organizes charity events.

The Swim Instructor 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 ther 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.

Swim instructors take courses and train hard for events they hope will never happen and which they work hard to prevent. As a Swim Instructor, you will prepare and deliver swimming lessons and supervise those using the pool ensuring their safety. 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 community. We are looking for creative, passionate, lifelong learners to join our Swim Instructor team and help us to deliver safe, diverse and inclusive aquatic programming.

Learn more about CFMWS’ aquatics team by visiting

Education, Certifications and Licenses

• An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience
• Current recognized Swim Instructor certification
• Current Bronze Cross certification
• Current National Lifesaving Service (NLS) certification
• Current CPR and Standard First Aid certification

Experience

• In dealing with the public, including, but not limited to, children
• In the implementation of training and practice sessions
• In the development and implementation of individual training plans

Competencies

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

Language Requirements

• English Essential / Bilingual (English and French) an asset

Benefits Available

• Health Benefits: Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Work Life Balance: Vacation pay.
• Retirement Planning: Group Savings Plans.
• Learning and Development: Free second language training.

Other Information

• Perform moderate lifting, carrying, pulling and/or pushing (i.e. more than 10 lbs/4.5 kg but less than 50lbs/23 kg).
• High degree of focus required.
• The successful candidate will be required to complete a Vulnerable Sector Check.
• This is an on-site position with an assigned work location

Start Date

As soon as possible

Inclusion and Accommodation

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 Canadian society. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or assessment, you should advise the recruitment team in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

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