Fitness and Sports Instructor - PSP

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.

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.

Much like the military we so proudly support, we push the envelope of what’s possible. Working with us, you’ll have the opportunity to deliver programs and services that are grounded in cutting edge scientific research and supported by state-of-the-art technology.

You will conduct the fitness evaluations for a number of specialty trades within the CAF. Not only will you have the opportunity to conduct the specialty evaluations but you will also have the chance to design exercise programs to help the members prepare for their new career.

Are you a fitness professional with a love for sports? There are a number of different ways to get involved with the CAF Military Sports Program while working within the Fitness department. You can join the CAF Athletic Trainer Program, coach a base team, become an official for regional championships or even join the CAF International sports program as a manager, coach, trainer or official.

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 (an asset)

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

English Essential / Bilingual (English and French) an asset

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: Payment of professional association memberships, online learning opportunities including a LinkedIn Learning subscription and second language training.

Perks: Discounts through CF One Member Appreciation.

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.

The position comes with an annual clothing grant to assist with the purchase of fitness-specific clothing and uniforms

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

January 27, 2025

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.