Strength & Conditioning Coach

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.

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, the Strength and Conditioning Coach will have the opportunity to work with a high performing clientele. Your daily tasks will include programming and coaching strength and conditioning sessions for Canadian Armed Forces members who are seeking optimal physical performance. You will have expertise in designing specific programs and services that support rehabilitation, injury prevention, and increase operational readiness based on established employment standards.

Being a subject matter expert in your field, you will support your local team in providing training, education, and advanced physical testing sessions to enhance the programs and services offered while contributing to high performance project development.

You will assist Strength and Conditioning Specialists in delivering strength and conditioning programs focused on optimizing physical performance and returning to duty from physical injury.

Much like the military we so proudly support, we push the envelope of the possible. Working with us, you will have the opportunity to deliver cutting edge programs and services in collaboration with a team of highly professional health services practitioners.

Education, Certifications and Licenses

Bachelor's degree in Human Kinetics, Exercise Physiology, Exercise Sciences or a related discipline AND some years of experience in physical fitness evaluation and prescription, adapted physical fitness and return to work, or a related field

National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification

Current Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP) Certified Exercise Physiologist (CEP)
Current CPR and Basic First Aid qualifications
Unit specific physical fitness standards, as required
Current National Lifeguard Service (NLS) certification, an asset

Experience

Designing individual and group strength and conditioning programs for elite level personnel
Providing fitness program delivery to clients with physical injuries
Physical fitness evaluation
Adapting strength and conditioning programs for individuals
Assisting advanced exercise testing sessions
Designing and conducting physical fitness education workshops
Assisting the coordination and delivery of reconditioning, physical fitness programming, motor skill development, and evaluation protocols
Researching, preparing, and delivering reports
Applying policies, procedures, and regulations

Competencies

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

Skills and Abilities

Analytical skills
Communication skills
Ability to apply sound judgment
Ability to build and maintain relationships
Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team
Time management skills

English Essential / Bilingual (English and French) an asset

Reading: Functional

Writing: Functional

Oral: Functional

Health Benefits: Drug coverage, healthcare spending account, virtual care (telemedicine), Employee and Family Assistance Program, mental health support, travel insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.

Work Life Balance: 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: Tuition Assistance Program and Advanced Learning Program, payment of professional association memberships, online learning opportunities and second language training.

Perks: Discounts through CF One Member Appreciation.

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

July 29 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.