Recreation Speciality Instructor - Aquafit

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.

Our success stems from living our values. Our employees care about their role in supporting Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans and their families and act with integrity in all they do. Thriving in our close-knit environment, we act as one team with one mission. We constantly seek new ideas and creative ways to deliver the best possible programs and services.

As an employer, we offer a commitment to your health, wellness and growth. We provide a diverse range of roles across many locations and a career where you can make a meaningful impact.

THE ROLE

Keep our Canadian Armed Forces operationally ready and their families and military community healthy as part of the team at Personnel Support Programs.

Personnel Support Programs contributes to the operational readiness of our Canadian Armed Forces through the provision of fitness, sports, recreation and health promotion programs to military communities across Canada and members while on deployment.

Under the supervision of the Aquatics Supervisor, the Aquafit instructor plans, organizes and delivers Aquafit classes. They will prepare class schedules, design programs and assist with advertising and public relations. Record, monitor and report program attendance. Maintain current level of certification and abilities required to conduct aqua fitness classes.

We are looking for creative, passionate, lifelong learners to join our team and help us to deliver safe, diverse and inclusive aquatic programming.

Learn more about CFMWS’ aquatics team by visiting https : / / cfmws.ca / Aquatics-Team.

QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED

Education, Certifications and Licenses

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

AND

Fitness Leaders Certification - Aquafitness module

Current CPR and Standard First Aid qualifications

Current Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Operator Certificate

HIGH FIVE Principles of Healthy Child Development Certification and Quest 2 certification, HIGH FIVE, as required

Experience

In specific program area

In teaching and leading recreation programs

In planning and organizing recreation programming

In monitoring and supervising groups of participants

In ensuring safety protocols and procedures

Competencies

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

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

English Essential / Bilingual (English and French) an asset

Reading : None

Writing : None

Oral : Functional

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.

As part of the selection process, the successful candidate must complete a Vulnerable Sector Check.

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.