Fitness and Sports Instructor - CANSOFCOM North

Unit Corporation; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pension plan

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible leave

Job summary

CFMWS is seeking a Fitness & Sports Instructor – CANSOFCOM in Ottawa to lead safe group and individual fitness programs within a multidisciplinary team supporting CAF members and families.

The role requires a college diploma in a related field, CPR/First Aid, and an NLS certificate, with experience in fitness training and testing; English is essential, bilinguals are an asset.

Qualifications

• College diploma in Physical Education, Exercise Physiology, Exercise Sciences, or a related field.
• Current CPR and Basic First Aid qualifications.
• Current National Lifeguard Service (NLS) Certificate, or ability to obtain within probationary period.
• Experience in preparing and conducting physical fitness training and testing sessions.

Responsibilities

• Lead safe and effective group and individual fitness programming.
• Deliver Bona Fide Occupational Requirement physical fitness testing.
• Maintain fitness facility quality, inventory and safety.
• Provide aquatics fitness programming and lifeguard services when required.

Skills

Client focus

Communication

Teamwork

Leadership

Education

College diploma in Physical Education/Exercise Sciences

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

The Fitness & Sports Instructor – CANSOFCOM, under the direction of the Fitness, Sport & Recreation Coordinator, will provide fitness and sport services within a multidisciplinary Human Performance team that includes Fitness, Sport & Recreation, Performance Dietetics, Mental Performance, and Strength & Conditioning.

The Fitness & Sports Instructor – CANSOFCOM daily tasks will include leading safe and effective group and individual physical fitness programming and coaching to CANSOFCOM members to support them in meeting and exceeding occupational fitness requirements and established employment standards.

The Fitness & Sports Instructor – CANSOFCOM will lead and assist in the delivery of Bona Fide Occupational Requirement physical fitness testing including set up of testing area, implementing warm up protocols, providing clear instructions and demonstrations to members, accurately recording results, and returning all equipment in good working order.

The Fitness & Sports Instructor – CANSOFCOM will assist with fitness and sport equipment inventory tracking, identifying maintenance requirements, fitness facility design and layout, and maintaining a clean and safe work environment.

The Fitness & Sports Instructor – CANSOFCOM will provide fitness services in fully-equipped fitness facilities, using mobile fitness trailers having select equipment, and with minimal equipment when supporting field training in Garrison.

The Fitness & Sports Instructor – CANSOFCOM will provide aquatics fitness programming and lifeguarding, when required, to support fitness programming services and employment standard testing.

QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED

Education, Certifications and Licenses

College diploma in Physical Education, Exercise Physiology, Exercise Sciences, or a related field

Current CPR and Basic First Aid qualifications

Current National Lifeguard Service (NLS) Certificate, or ability to obtain within probationary period

Experience

In preparing and conducting physical fitness training sessions

In preparing and conducting physical fitness testing sessions

In instructing practical health and physical fitness training modules

In applying policies, procedures, and regulations

In evaluating physical fitness

In aquatics such as lifeguarding or swim instruction

Competencies

Clientfocus,organizationalknowledge,communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

English Essential. Bilingual (English and French) an asset

BENEFITS AVAILABLE

• Health Benefits:Drug coverage, healthcare spending account, virtual care (telemedicine), Employee and Family Assistance Program, mental health support, travel insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance.
• Work Life Balance:Flexible work options and a wide range of paid/unpaid leave, including paid vacation, family related leave and personal days.
• Retirement Planning:A Defined Benefit Pension Plan and Group Savings Plans.
• Learning and Development: Tuition Reimbursement Program, online learning opportunitiesincluding a LinkedIn Learning subscriptionand second language training.
• Perks:Discounts throughCF One Member Appreciation.
• Explore all the benefits CFMWS offers by visiting: https://cfmws.ca/Benefits

OTHER INFORMATION

This is an on-site position with an assigned work location.

START DATE

17 November 2026

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. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or assessment, you should advise the recruitment team in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.