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
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!
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
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
In dealing with the public, including, but not 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
Client focus, organizational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership
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
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
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 Reliability Clearance and Vulnerable Sector Check.
This is an on-site position with an assigned work location.
START DATE
June 29, 2026.
INCLUSION AND ACCOMODATION
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 Reference: CFMWS18407
