Fitness and Sports Instructor

Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP) Société canadienne de physiologie de l’exercice SCPE; Quebec; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community service organization is seeking a Fitness and Sports Instructor to support members of the Canadian Armed Forces in physical fitness training. The role involves leading programs, assessing performance, and ensuring safety in training operations. Ideal candidates should possess a diploma in relevant fields, CPR and First Aid certification, and experience in aquatics and sports coaching. This position offers flexible hours with competitive pay and benefits, including employee assistance programs and learning opportunities.

Benefits

Health Benefits: Employee and Family Assistance Program

Vacation pay

Retirement Planning: Group Savings Plans

Free second language training

Qualifications

• Knowledge in preparing and conducting physical fitness training sessions.
• Experience in instructing health and physical fitness training modules.
• Capability in evaluating physical fitness.
• Experience in aquatics, lifeguarding or swim instruction.
• Knowledge of officiating and coaching in various sports.

Responsibilities

• Lead Fitness, Sports and Aquatics programs for members of the Canadian Armed Forces.
• Develop, deliver and assess Tactical programs based on employment standards.
• Ensure members can safely and effectively perform duties.

Skills

Client focus

Organizational knowledge

Communication

Innovation

Teamwork

Leadership

Education

College diploma or certificate in Physical Education, Exercise Physiology, Exercise Sciences

Current CPR and Standard First Aid certification

Current National Lifeguard Service Certificate

Job description

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 Licences

• College diploma or certificate in Physical Education, Exercise Physiology, Exercise Sciences, or a related field (in progress, completed an asset)
• Current CPR and Standard First Aid certification
• Current National Lifeguard Service (NLS) Certificate

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

• French Essential
• Reading: None
• Writing: None
• Oral: Functional

Benefits Available

• Health Benefits: Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• Work Life Balance: Vacation pay.
• Retirement Planning: Group Savings Plans.
• Learning and Development: Free second language training.

Other Information

• Casual position (13 hrs/week maximum) evening and weekend
• 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.

START DATE: As soon as possible

SALARY: 24.82 – 33.23 CAD Per Hour

LOCATION: Québec, Quebec

REQUISITION NUMBER: CFMWS13497

INCLUSION AND ACCOMMODATION

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.

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