Swim Instructor-Lifeguard

Unit Corporation; Quinte West; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits: Employee and Family

Vacation pay

Group Savings Plans

Free second language training

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS) seeks a dedicated Swim Instructor/Lifeguard to deliver swimming lessons and supervise pool safety for military families and personnel.

The role emphasizes safeguarding participants, teaching diverse groups, and expanding lifeguarding skills while supporting a community-focused aquatics program.

Qualifications

• Observational and safety-focused approach required.
• Strong communication with participants and families.
• Ability to design age-appropriate swimming activities.
• Experience supervising pool environments and enforcing rules.
• Experience dealing with the public, including children.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver swimming lessons.
• Supervise pool users to ensure safety.
• Enforce safety rules and intervene in emergencies.
• Develop activities for groups (e.g., seniors, children).
• Motivate students to reach their swimming goals.

Skills

Observational skills

Communication skills

Independence and teamwork

Emergency response

Education

National Lifeguard Service (NLS)

CPR and First Aid

Swim Instructor certification

HIGH FIVE PHCD

HIGH FIVE QUEST 1

Job description

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 Current Intermediate First Aid (formerly Standard First Aid) level certification
• Current recognized Swim Instructor certification
• HIGH FIVE® Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD)(successful completion by end of probation)
• HIGH FIVE® QUEST 1 (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

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 50lbs/23 kg).

High degree of focus required.

The successful candidate will be required to complete a Vulnerable Sector Check.

This is an on-site position with an assigned work location.

START DATE

November 2, 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.