LIFEGUARD-EN

Job summary

Monitor swimmers, prevent accidents, identify potential hazards, and intervene to keep pool users safe. Explain and enforce safety rules while supporting quality recreation programs for military members and their families.

Job details

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 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. 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. 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! Qualifications Needed Education, Certifications and Licenses High school diploma AND some experience OR An acceptable combination of education, training and experience will also be considered AND Current National Lifeguard Service (NLS) – Pool Option qualification Current CPR Level C And Standard First Aid Qualifications Aquatic Emergency Care (AEC) certificate, an asset Experience Experience In dealing with the public Experience In providing customer service Experience In performing lifeguard duties Experience In dealing with children Competencies Client focus, organizational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership. 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 This is an on-site position with an assigned work location START DATE November 2026 INCLUSION AND ACCOMMODATION 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. Ontario

What you’ll do

Monitor swimmers, prevent accidents, identify potential hazards, and intervene to keep pool users safe. Explain and enforce safety rules while supporting quality recreation programs for military members and their families.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma and some experience, or an acceptable combination of education, training, and experience. Candidates must hold a current National Lifeguard Service Pool Option qualification, CPR Level C, and Standard First Aid; Aquatic Emergency Care certification is an asset.

Benefits

• Employee And Family Assistance Program • Vacation Pay • Group Savings Plans • Free Second Language Training

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Lifeguarding
• Water Safety
• Accident Prevention
• Emergency Response
• Customer Service
• Public Interaction
• Communication
• Client Focus
• Organizational Knowledge
• Teamwork
• Leadership
• Working With Children
• Enforcing Safety Rules

Job areas

• Sports & Recreation
• Security & Safety
• Customer Service & Support