Aquafitness Instructor-EN

Job summary

Plan, organize, and deliver aqua fitness classes, including preparing schedules, designing programs, and supporting advertising and public relations. Monitor attendance, submit evaluations, share lifestyle information, coordinate with outside organizations, maintain required certifications, and help update programs.

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 Supporting and working alongside the members of the Canadian Armed Forces and actively preparing them to defend and serve our country could be your path to an extremely fulfilling career. Under the supervision of the Community Aquatics and Recreation 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 Some years experience in a related field Fitness Leaders Certification – Aquafitness module Experience Current CPR and Basic First Aid qualifications In planning, organizing, and delivering aqua fitness classes In monitoring and controlling large groups of participants In ensuring safety protocols and procedures In providing customer service Competencies Client focus, organizational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership. Skills And Abilities LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS English Essential / Bilingual (English and French) an asset Reading: None Writing: None Oral: Functional Benefits Available Health Benefits: Employee and Family Assistance Program Work Life Balance: Vacation pay. 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. Weekday mornings only. Up to 4.5 hours per week. START DATE As soon as possible 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. Nova Scotia

What you’ll do

Plan, organize, and deliver aqua fitness classes, including preparing schedules, designing programs, and supporting advertising and public relations. Monitor attendance, submit evaluations, share lifestyle information, coordinate with outside organizations, maintain required certifications, and help update programs.

Requirements

The role requires some experience in a related field, Fitness Leaders Certification with an Aquafitness module, and current CPR and Basic First Aid qualifications. Candidates should have experience delivering aqua fitness classes, managing large groups, following safety procedures, and providing customer service; functional oral English is required, while French is an asset.

Benefits

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

Listed skills

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

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Aqua Fitness Instruction
• Class Planning
• Program Design
• Group Management
• Safety Protocols
• Customer Service
• Attendance Monitoring
• Communication
• Organization
• Teamwork
• Leadership
• Innovation
• Public Relations
• Lifestyle Awareness

Job areas

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

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