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.
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.
The holder of this position must be a generalist who masters some outdoor and sports
disciplines. It must develop, organize and animate outdoor activities among the
following: climbing, archery, canoeing, cycling, cross-country skiing, hiking and any
other outdoor activity. He is also involved in the day camp specialized in sports and
outdoors. In addition to the tasks associated with outdoor activities and sports, the
person occupying this position, depending on his skills and the needs of the recreation
department, may be called upon to take on aquatic and/or fitness tasks, such as group
classes (e.g. spinning, yoga, CrossFit, bootcamp, stretching, etc.) or pool supervision.
Skills on demand
Experience in physical activity and fitness, for example: teacher, instructor, specialist,
sports and gym coordinator
Physical activity and fitness training, for example: kinesiology, physical educators,
fitness specialist
Knowledge of certain team sports, for example: basketball, volleyball, cusom hockey,
etc.
Knowledge or interest in certain outdoor activities
Knowledge or interest in aquatic activities
Education, Certifications and Licenses
College diploma in Physical Education, Exercise Physiology, Exercise Sciences, or a
related field
(OR An acceptable combination of education, training, and/or experience will also be
considered)
Current CPR and Basic First Aid qualifications
Current 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 and
leadership
Bilingual Essential
Reading: None
Writing: None
Oral: Functional
Health Benefits: Employee and Family Assistance Program.
Work Life Balance: Vacation pay.
Retirement Planning: Group Savings Plans.
Learning and Development: Free second language training.
Perform moderate lifting, carrying, pulling and/or pushing (i.e. more than 10 lbs/4.5 kg
but less than 50 lbs/23 kg)
18 August 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 the communities in which we live. Accommodations are available to all candidates
identifying a need during all or any parts of the selection process.
