Fitness and Sports Instructor (7)

Position Type:

Temporary Full time

Compensation Range:

22,09 $ - 32,50 $

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. 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.

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.

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.

QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED

Education, Certifications and Licenses
College diploma or certificate in Physical Education, Exercise Physiology, Exercise Sciences, or a related field
AND
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

Bilingual

Reading:

None

Writing:

None

Oral:

Functional

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT

Start Date (dd/mm/yyyy):

23/11/2026

End Date(dd/mm/yyyy):

31/03/2027

OTHER INFORMATION

The location for this position is:

On-Site

The address associated with this location is:

25 Chemin du Grand-Bernier S, Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, Canada

Relocation Eligibility:

The successful candidate is not eligible for relocation benefits. The successful candidate must live within the area of selection or be willing to relocate at their own expense.

Important Note:

This job advertisement closes at 12:00 AM (midnight) on the indicated closing date, according to the position’s local time zone. The posting is no longer available for applications once that date begins. To be considered, your application must be submitted before the specified deadline. If you experience any technical issues submitting your application, please email careers@cfmws.com before the deadline.

WHY JOIN CFMWS?

• A supportive and collaborative culture that values creativity, integrity and teamwork

• The opportunity to make a transformative difference in the lives of Canadian Armed Forces members, their families and Veterans

• Health and Wellbeing benefits (based on eligibility these can include drug, vision and dental coverage, healthcare spending account and access to telemedicine)

• Work-life balance (including leaves) and retirement planning (based on eligibility this includes access to a Defined Benefit Pension Plan)

• Opportunities for professional development, learning and career growth

• National and local discounts and perks

Explore all the benefits CFMWS offers by visiting: https://cfmws.ca/Benefits.

INCLUSION, EQUITY AND ACCESSIBILITY

CFMWS is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and accessible environment, where all employees feel valued, respected and supported. If you are contacted regarding a job opportunity or assessment, please inform the recruitment team promptly of any accommodation measures that would help ensure you are assessed fairly and equitably. All information relating to accommodation measures will be handled confidentially.