Lifeguard

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. For more information on our organization, please visit www.cfmws.com.
THE ROLE: Under the supervision of the Aquatics Supervisor, the Swim Instructor/Lifeguard plans and prepares swimming lessons, instructs students at their appropriate level, and provides feedback to participants and/or parents with recommendations for improvements. All swimming lessons will be in accordance with guidelines set out by Red Cross and Lifesaving Society programs. They will also perform lifeguard duties and participate in meetings and in-service training, clinics and club events. Other duties include opening and closing the aquatic facility, ensuring the safety of all participants while in the pool facility and assisting in maintaining the pool office, pool deck and storage areas in a neat and tidy manner.
THE LOCATION: CFB Shilo is home to the First Regiment Royal Canadian Horse Artillery and the Second Battalion Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry. With a population of about 1,400 military personnel and their families, the Base is completely autonomous with accommodations for more than 600 families and quarters for close to 400 single personnel.