Fitness and Sports Instructor / Aquatics Supervisor

Position Type:

Temporary Full time

Compensation Range:

$23.42 - $27.41

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

Instruct physical fitness training sessions for apparently healthy populations.
Conduct physical fitness evaluations for apparently healthy populations.

Develop lesson plans and deliver group and individualized physical fitness training sessions and programs for apparently healthy military populations in environments such as aquatics, outdoor, arena or obstacle course, as required for healthy populations.

Perform lifeguard duties.

Approve lesson plans for the delivery of aquatic programs.

Supervise and instruct aquatic training sessions.

Conduct aquatic program evaluations.

Hire and supervise staff and conduct orientation sessions for new employees.

Prepare employee work schedules and set responsibilities.

Ensure employee training, development and water qualifications are current with all applicable legislation.

Instruct and advise military personnel in accordance with the Canadian Forces physical fitness program standards.

Instruct practical and theoretical physical education seminars and lessons.

Develop and provide personal and remedial training sessions for apparently healthy populations.

Monitor participants during fitness sessions.

Deliver group fitness training sessions for populations with medical conditions, functional limitations or disabilities as prescribed and/or reviewed and approved in writing by the PES.

Assist with the preparation and dissemination of promotional physical fitness materials.

Assist in the organization and delivery of local B/W/U and regional sport competitions.

Assist with administrative duties for fitness and evaluation programs.

Keep current on physical fitness training techniques.

Inspect physical fitness equipment and initiate corrective action.

Maintain and perform minor repairs to fitness training and sports equipment.

Maintain a clean and professional dress according to established guidelines.

Ensure compliance with the Health & Safety Program, in conjunction with management, and may act as a Representative or member of a local NPF Committee.

QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED

Education, Certifications and Licenses
Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education, Exercise Physiology, Exercise Sciences or a related field AND some years of experience in physical fitness evaluation and prescription or in a related field
(OR College diploma or certificate in Physical Education, Exercise Physiology, Exercise Sciences, or a related field AND several years of experience in physical fitness evaluation and prescription or in a related field )
AND
Current CPR and Basic First Aid qualifications
Current National Lifeguard Service (NLS) Certificate
Canadian Forces EXPRES Test - Incentive Level
Current Lifesaving Society Advanced Instructor certification
Current Lifesaving Society Instructor Trainer certification, 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 life guarding or swim instruction
In officiating at least three sports, such as soccer, volleyball, basketball, racquet sports, and hockey
In coaching sports
In evaluating, planning, organizing and coordinating the delivery of aquatic programs
In preparing and conducting physical aquatic programs
In instructing aquatic training sessions
In applying policies, procedures and regulations

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

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

English essential

Reading:

None

Writing:

None

Oral:

Functional

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT

Start Date (dd/mm/yyyy):

04/01/2027

End Date(dd/mm/yyyy):

04/06/2027

OTHER INFORMATION

The location for this position is:

On-Site

The address associated with this location is:

C.L. Dobbin Drive, Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador, 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.