PSP – Swim Instructor / Lifeguard

WHO WE ARE

CFMWS. A job with purpose. Our 4000+ person strong organization champions a healthy, fun, creative and active lifestyle for Canadian Armed Forces members, Veterans and their families. Help us deliver a variety of recreation and fitness programs, offer family support, organize charity events and make sure our members access retail, travel and banking discounts and customized financial services. At Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS), we love what we do. And we live it too.

THE ROLE

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 like swimming. 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 outdoor 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 for children and youth. 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 local military community.

As a Swim Instructor/Lifeguard, you will recognize and adapt to the changing weather patterns, including high temperature conditions and or rainy weather conditions.

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

QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED

Education, Certifications and Licenses

An acceptable combination of education, training and experience will be considered

AND

Current National Lifeguard Service (NLS) certification
Current CPR level C and Standard First Aid certification

Current Lifesaving Society 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

Knowledge

Of life guarding/safety techniques and procedures
Of lifesaving methods and procedures
Of instructional techniques
Of injury prevention practices
Of pool sanitation and chlorination systems
Of rules and regulations governing conduct of the public at pools
Of health and safety practices
Of Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS), an asset

Competencies, Skills and Abilities

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

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

Bilingual Essential

Reading: None

Writing: None

Oral: Functional

BENEFITS AVAILABLE

Work Life Balance: Vacation pay.

Retirement Planning: Group Savings Plans.

Learning and Development: Free second language training.

OTHER INFORMATION

High degree of focus required

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

The anticipated Term of this position is June 6, 2023 – September 5, 2023.

Multiple positions available.

Must be available to work days, evenings and weekends.

The successful candidate will be required to complete a Police Record Check (Vulnerable Sector) at their own expense.

This is an on-site position. Remote work is not available for this position

Must be available for a combination of day, evening and weekend shifts and able to work outdoors

The selection process will be conducted in-person.

You are invited to attend one of our upcoming Job Fairs. This will be a great opportunity to connect with a CFMWS recruiter and learn more about our careers and current employment opportunities. This is your chance to bring forward any questions you might have about working for CFMWS or our positions.

When: Friday 24 February 2023 4pm-8pm and Saturday 25 February 2023 10am-2pm

Where: 330 Croil Private, Ottawa.

START DATE

6 June 2023

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 the communities in which we live. Accommodations are available to all candidates identifying a need during all or any parts of the selection process.