Swim Instructor-Lifeguard-EN

About CFMWS

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

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. As a Swim Instructor / Lifeguard, you will prepare and deliver swimming lessons and supervise those using the pool, ensuring their safety. You will teach participants how to swim and design activities for particular groups, such as seniors or children. You will motivate your students and help them reach their full potential.

Qualifications Needed

• 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 (successful completion by end of probation)
• HIGH FIVE Healthy Minds for Healthy Children (successful completion by end of probation)

Experience

Competencies

Teamwork

Skills And Abilities

Language Requirements

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

Explore all the benefits CFMWS offers by visiting https : / / cfmws.ca / Benefits

Other Information

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

Start Date

February 9, 2026

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.

Job Details

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