Aquafitness Instructor

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.

Keep our Canadian Armed Forces operationally ready and their families and military community healthy as part of the team at Personnel Support Programs.

Personnel Support Programs contributes to the operational readiness of our Canadian Armed Forces through the provision of fitness, sports, recreation and health promotion programs to military communities across Canada and members while on deployment.

Under the supervision of the Aquatic and Recreation Coordinator, the aqua fitness instructor plans, organizes and delivers aqua fitness classes. They will prepare 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.

Education, Certifications and Licenses

High school diploma and some years of experience conducting aquafitness classes

Fitness Leaders Certification - Aquafitness module

Current CPR and Basic First Aid qualifications

Experience

In planning, organizing, and delivering aquafitness classes

In monitoring and controlling large groups of participants

In ensuring safety protocols and procedures

In using software for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, databases, e-mail and Internet browsing

Competencies

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

English Essential

Reading: None

Writing: None

Oral: Functional

Health Benefits: Employee and Family Assistance Program.

Work Life Balance: Vacation pay.

Retirement Planning: Group Savings Plans.

Learning and Development: Free second language training.

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

04 September 2024

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. Workplace accommodation measures are available to all candidates identifying a need during the selection process.