Aquatic Specialist

**WHO WE ARE**
The Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS) supports the Canadian Armed Forces members and their families wherever they are in the world through the provision of fitness, recreation and leisure activities, family and charitable support, retail as well as personal financial services. We offer our employees the opportunity to work with a purpose every day in an inclusive, healthy, respectful and rewarding work environment.

**THE ROLE**
Where fitness matters

Supporting and working alongside the members of the Canadian Armed Forces and actively preparing them to defend and serve our country could be your path to an extremely fulfilling career.

As part of a dynamic and dedicated team, as a Fitness and Sports Instructor, you will have the opportunity to lead Fitness, Sports and Aquatics programs for a very highly motivated and professional clientele. Daily, you will develop, deliver and assess Tactical programs based on established employment standards to ensure the members of the Canadian Armed Forces can safely and effectively perform their duties in operations.

Much like the military we so proudly support, we push the envelope of what’s possible. Working with us, you’ll have the opportunity to deliver programs and services that are grounded in cutting edge scientific research and supported by state-of-the-art technology.

The incumbent of this position is responsible for setting up aquatic activities and supervising lifeguards and aquatic instructors. He must develop, organize and animate aquatic activities in addition to coordinating, with external firms, activities such as diving. In addition to the duties associated with aquatic activities, the person who will occupy this position, depending on his skills and the needs of the recreation department, may be called upon to take on outdoor tasks, sports and/or fitness, such as group classes (e.g. spinning, yoga, crossfit, bootcamp, stretching, etc.) or outdoor activities.

**QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED** Skills in demand**
- Experience in aquatic activities, for example: aquatic supervision, pool management and coordination, etc.
- Training in aquatic activities, for example: pool management, aquatic lifeguard, aquatic teacher
- Knowledge of certain team sports, for example: basketball, volleyball, cosom hockey, etc.)
- Knowledge or interests of certain outdoor activities (paddleboarding, hiking)

**Education, Certifications and Licenses**

College diploma in Physical Education, Exercise Physiology, Exercise Sciences, or a related field
(OR An acceptable combination of education, training, and/or experience will also be considered)

Current CPR and Basic First Aid qualifications
Current National Lifeguard Service (NLS) Certificate

**Experience**

In preparing and conducting physical fitness training sessions
In instructing health and physical fitness training modules
In evaluating physical fitness
In aquatics such as lifeguarding or swim instruction
In officiating at least three sports such as soccer, volleyball, basketball, racquet sports, and hockey
In coaching sports

**Competencies, Skills and Abilities**

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

**LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS**
Bilingual Essential
Reading: None
Writing: None
Oral: Functional

**BENEFITS AVAILABLE** Health Benefits**: Drug coverage, 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**: Tuition Assistance Program and Advanced Learning Program, payment of professional association memberships, online learning opportunities and second language training.

**Perks**: Discounts through CF Appreciation.

**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)

**START DATE**
23 January 2023

**INCLUSION AND ACCOMMODATION**

Job Reference: CFMWS04687