Lifeguard/Swim Instructor
About the role
Posted: Feb 3, 2026
Lifeguard/Swim Instructor
Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS) - Winnipeg, MB
Salary: $20.38 - $25.09 Hourly
Application Deadline: Feb 23, 2026
Recreation
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.
How To Apply APPLICATION SUBMISSION: Apply online at https://cfmws.recruitmentplatform.com/details.html?jobId=40935&jobTitle=Lifeguard%2FSwim%20Instructor&languageSelect=EN
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About Recreation Manitoba
Recreation Manitoba is a provincial not for profit serving as a hub for recreation and parks in Manitoba.
We believe …
-
that recreation is the heart and soul of all communities.
-
that that all individuals are entitled to meaningful, quality, safe, and accessible recreation in Manitoba
-
all Manitobans should have the opportunity to play, be creative and engage with their natural environment and as stewards of the natural environment, we must ensure it is sustainable.
-
in the strength of our field, that we are strongest when we work together, share knowledge, collaborate, and celebrate our contributions.
Our beliefs are put into action through the provision of training, resources, networking, and communication around recreation and parks.
Lifeguard/Swim Instructor
About the role
Posted: Feb 3, 2026
Lifeguard/Swim Instructor
Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS) - Winnipeg, MB
Salary: $20.38 - $25.09 Hourly
Application Deadline: Feb 23, 2026
Recreation
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.
How To Apply APPLICATION SUBMISSION: Apply online at https://cfmws.recruitmentplatform.com/details.html?jobId=40935&jobTitle=Lifeguard%2FSwim%20Instructor&languageSelect=EN
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About Recreation Manitoba
Recreation Manitoba is a provincial not for profit serving as a hub for recreation and parks in Manitoba.
We believe …
-
that recreation is the heart and soul of all communities.
-
that that all individuals are entitled to meaningful, quality, safe, and accessible recreation in Manitoba
-
all Manitobans should have the opportunity to play, be creative and engage with their natural environment and as stewards of the natural environment, we must ensure it is sustainable.
-
in the strength of our field, that we are strongest when we work together, share knowledge, collaborate, and celebrate our contributions.
Our beliefs are put into action through the provision of training, resources, networking, and communication around recreation and parks.