CFMWS - WHERE PURPOSE MEETS PASSION!At Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS), were more than just aworkplace; were a proud community dedicated to supporting Canadian Armed Forcesmembers, veterans and their families in their daily lives. We carefully curate and provideprograms and services designed to meet their unique needs and enhance their mental,social, physical, financial and familial well-being. CFMWS employees deliver programsand services including recreation, sports and fitness programs, customized financialservices, retail services, access to retail savings and discounts and offers familysupport and organizes charity events. Our success stems from living our values. Our employees care about their role insupporting Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans and their families and act withintegrity in all they do. Thriving in our close-knit environment, we act as one team withone mission. We constantly seek new ideas and creative ways to deliver the bestpossible programs and services. As an employer, we offer a commitment to your health, wellness and growth. Weprovide a diverse range of roles across many locations and a career where you canmake a meaningful impact. THE ROLEWhere fitness matters! Supporting and working alongside the members of the Canadian Armed Forces andactively preparing them to defend and serve our country could be your path to anextremely fulfilling career. As part of a dynamic and dedicated team, as a Fitness and Sports Instructor, you willhave the opportunity to lead Fitness, Sports and Aquatics programs for a very highlymotivated and professional clientele. Daily, you will develop, deliver and assess Tacticalprograms based on established employment standards to ensure the members of theCanadian Armed Forces can safely and effectively perform their duties in operations. Much like the military we so proudly support, we push the envelope of whats possible.Working with us, youll have the opportunity to deliver programs and services that aregrounded in cutting edge scientific research and supported by state-of-the-arttechnology.The holder of this position must be a generalist who masters some outdoor and sportsdisciplines. It must develop, organize and animate outdoor activities among thefollowing: climbing, archery, canoeing, cycling, cross-country skiing, hiking and anyother outdoor activity. He is also involved in the day camp specialized in sports andoutdoors. In addition to the tasks associated with outdoor activities and sports, theperson occupying this position, depending on his skills and the needs of the recreationdepartment, may be called upon to take on aquatic and/or fitness tasks, such as groupclasses (e.g. spinning, yoga, CrossFit, bootcamp, stretching, etc.) or pool supervision. QUALIFICATIONS NEEDEDSkills on demand Experience in physical activity and fitness, for example: teacher, instructor, specialist,sports and gym coordinatorPhysical activity and fitness training, for example: kinesiology, physical educators,fitness specialistKnowledge of certain team sports, for example: basketball, volleyball, cusom hockey,etc.Knowledge or interest in certain outdoor activitiesKnowledge or interest in aquatic activities Education, Certifications and Licenses College diploma in Physical Education, Exercise Physiology, Exercise Sciences, or arelated field(OR An acceptable combination of education, training, and/or experience will also beconsidered)Current CPR and Basic First Aid qualificationsCurrent National Lifeguard Service (NLS) Certificate Experience In evaluating, planning and organizing the delivery of aquatic programs 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 programs In coaching sports Competencies, Skills and Abilities Client focus, organizational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork andleadershipLANGUAGE REQUIREMENTSBilingual EssentialReading: NoneWriting: NoneOral: Functional BENEFITS AVAILABLEHealth Benefits: Employee and Family Assistance Program.Work Life Balance: Vacation pay.Retirement Planning: Group Savings Plans.Learning and Development: Free second language training.OTHER INFORMATIONPerform moderate lifting, carrying, pulling and/or pushing (i.e. more than 10 lbs/4.5 kgbut less than 50 lbs/23 kg) START DATE18 August 2025INCLUSION AND ACCOMMODATIONCFMWS is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and accessible environment,where all employees feel valued, respected and supported. We welcome applicationsfrom all qualified candidates who can help us build a workforce that reflects the diversityof the communities in which we live. Accommodations are available to all candidatesidentifying a need during all or any parts of the selection process.
Job Title
Aquatic, Fitness, Sports and Recreation Instructor