Aquatic 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 assists with the planning, organizing, and coordinating of the delivery of Base/Wing/Unit (B/W/U) aquatic programs. They assist with developing and amending policies and procedures. The Aquatics Supervisor monitors, evaluates and recommends improvements to the B/W/U aquatic programs. They supervise and instruct aquatic training sessions.

**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 C and Basic First Aid qualifications

Current National Lifeguard Service Certificate (NLS) qualifications

Current Red Cross Instructor/Lifesaving Society Advanced Instructor

HIGH FIVE Principles of Healthy Child Development Certificate (an asset)

HIGH FIVE Healthy Minds for Healthy Children Certificate (an asset)

**Experience**

In evaluating, planning, preparing, organizing, and conducting the delivery of aquatic programs

In instructing training sessions

In employee supervision

In supervising the work of volunteers

In cash handling

**Competencies, Skills and Abilities**

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

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

**BENEFITS AVAILABLE** Health Benefits**: Accidental Death and Dismemberment coverage.

**Work Life Balance**: Paid/unpaid leave, including vacation pay, family related leave and personal days.

**Learning and Development**: Tuition Assistance Program, payment of professional association memberships, online learning opportunities and second language training.

**Perks**: Discounts provided through CFAppreciation.

**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

**START DATE**
1 August 2023

**INCLUSION AND ACCOMMODATION**

Job Reference: CFMWS07630