Fitness and Sports Instructor

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.

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

Where fitness matters! 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. As part of a dynamic and dedicated team, as a Fitness and Sports Instructor, you will have the opportunity to lead Fitness, Sports and Aquatics programs for a very highly motivated and professional clientele. Daily, you will develop, deliver and assess Tactical programs based on established employment standards to ensure the members of the Canadian Armed Forces can safely and effectively perform their duties in operations.

QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED

• Education, Certifications and Licenses
• College diploma or certificate in Physical Education, Exercise Physiology, Exercise Sciences, or a related field
• Current CPR and Standard First Aid certification
• Current National Lifeguard Service (NLS) Certificate, as required
• Experience
• In preparing and conducting physical fitness training sessions
• In instructing health and physical fitness training modules
• In applying policies, procedures, and regulations
• In evaluating physical fitness
• In aquatics such as lifeguarding or swim instruction
• In officiating at least three sports such as soccer, volleyball, basketball, racquet sports, and hockey
• In coaching sports
• Competencies
• Client focus, organizational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

• English Essential / Bilingual (English and French) an asset
• Reading: None
• Writing: None
• Oral: Functional

BENEFITS AVAILABLE

• Health Benefits: Drug coverage, healthcare spending account, virtual care (telemedicine), Employee and Family Assistance Program, mental health support, travel insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance.
• Work Life Balance: Flexible work options and a wide range of paid/unpaid leave, including paid vacation, family related leave and personal days.
• Retirement Planning: A Defined Benefit Pension Plan and Group Savings Plans.
• Learning and Development: Payment of professional association memberships, online learning opportunities including a LinkedIn Learning subscription and second language training.
• Perks: Discounts through CF One Member Appreciation.

OTHER INFORMATION

• Perform moderate lifting, carrying, pulling and/or pushing (i.e. more than 10 lbs/4.5 kg but less than 50 lbs/23 kg).
• Successful completion of the Personnel Support Programs (PSP) Fitness & Sports Level 1 & 2 Courses by the end of probation.
• As part of the selection process, candidates will undergo a physical fitness test (FORCE Evaluation) and must achieve a minimum level of Bronze.
• This is an on-site position with an assigned work location.
• Hiring multiple candidates. Three positions are permanent positions and one is a temporary position.

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.