Aquafitness Instructor

**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**
Under the supervision of the Aquatic Coordinator, the aqua fitness instructor plans, organizes and delivers aqua fitness classes. He/she prepares class schedules, design programs and assist with advertising and public relations. Record, monitor and report program attendance. Prepare, distribute and submit evaluation forms, as required. Provide lifestyle awareness information. Liaise with outside organizations to ensure latest updates/trends are introduced to the program. Maintain current level of certification and abilities required to conduct aqua fitness classes. Assist in the design of aqua fitness programs and implement changes as required.

**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 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, 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

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

**LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS**
English Essential, Bilingual an asset

Reading: None

Writing: None

Oral: Functional

**BENEFITS AVAILABLE** Work Life Balance**: Vacation pay.

**Retirement Planning**: Group Savings Plans.

**Learning and Development**: Free second language training.

**OTHER INFORMATION**
Must be available evenings and/or weekends

**START DATE**
As soon as possible

**INCLUSION AND ACCOMODATION**

Job Reference: CFMWS05097