Aquatics Supervisor

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 Aquatics Supervisor 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. Aquatics is an exciting and rewarding professional environment that carries great responsibility. The Aquatics Supervisor is responsible for supervising and administering of all activities at the swimming pool in order to provide quality swimming programs and services. You will have the chance to train staff, suggest new programs and problem solve. As supervisor, you will ensure a warm welcome and the safety of all guests around pools as part of a 10 to 15 person team. Using your years of experience, you will be able to mentor staff and help them to develop into strong lifeguards. The key to success in this job is having an authentically friendly demeanor, an unshakably positive attitude and the sincere desire to help and protect others. Best of all, you will still have a chance to perform lifeguard duties and teach swimming lessons. We are looking for dynamic, independent and motivated individuals to join our team, helping us ensure recreation is all about fun QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED

Education, Certifications and Licenses College diploma or certificate in Physical Sciences, or a related field and some years of experience in aquatics or a related field (OR An acceptable combination of education, training and experience will also be considered) Current CPR and Standard First Aid certification Current National Lifeguard Service (NLS) 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 evaluating, planning, preparing, organizing, and conducting the delivery of aquatic programs In instructing training sessions In employee supervision In applying policies, procedures and regulations In supervising the work of volunteers 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: Functional Writing: Functional Oral: Functional BENEFITS AVAILABLE

Health Benefits:

Drug coverage, healthcare spending account, virtual care (telemedicine), Employee and Family Assistance Program, mental health support, travel insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage. Work Life Balance:

A wide range of paid/unpaid leave, including paid vacation, family related leave and personal days. Retirement Planning:

A Defined Benefit Pension Plan and Group Savings Plans. Learning and Development:

P ayment of professional association memberships, online learning opportunities

including a Linked I n Learning sub

scription

and second language training. Perks:

Discounts through CF One Member Appreciation. 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) This is an on-site position with an assigned work location. The successful candidate will be required to complete a Vulnerable Sector Check. START DATE

December 30, 2024 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. Workplace accommodation measures are available to all candidates identifying a need during the selection process.

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