Strength and Conditioning Coach – CANSOFCOM (Ottawa)

CSEP; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 77,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Flexible leave

Defined benefit pension

Tuition reimbursement

LinkedIn Learning

Job summary

CFMWS seeks a Strength & Conditioning Coach to join CANSOFCOM, working with a multidisciplinary team including dietetics, mental performance, physiotherapy and medical staff.

You will develop and deliver evidence-informed strength and conditioning programming for service members to enhance occupational readiness and aid return to duty after injuries, while advancing education and testing initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Kinetics, Exercise Physiology, Exercise Sciences or a related discipline and some years of experience in physical fitness evaluation and prescription, adapted physical fitness and return to work, or a related field.
• NSCA CSCS certification.
• CSEP CEP certification.
• Current CPR and Basic First Aid qualifications.
• NLS certification, as required.

Responsibilities

• Design individual and group strength and conditioning programs for elite personnel.
• Deliver fitness programs to clients with injuries.
• Conduct physical fitness evaluations and testing.
• Adapt strength and conditioning programs for individuals.
• Lead advanced exercise testing sessions and education workshops.
• Support reconditioning and performance training protocols.

Skills

Program design

Strength & Conditioning

Client coaching

Fitness evaluation

Education

Bachelor's degree

CSCS

CEP

CPR/First Aid

NLS

Job description

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 financials 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 Strength & Conditioning Coach – CANSOFCOM, under the direction of a Strength and Conditioning Specialist, will work as a part of an interdisciplinary support team composed of Strength & Conditioning, Performance Dietetics, Mental Performance, Physiotherapy, and medical professionals.

The Strength & Conditioning Coach – CANSOFCOM daily tasks will include providing evidenced-informed strength and conditioning programming and coaching sessions for CANSOFCOM members who are seeking optimal physical performance to increase occupational readiness based on established employment standards, and refers clients as required.

The Strength & Conditioning Coach – CANSOFCOM will lead and assist in delivering strength and conditioning programs focused on optimizing physical performance and returning to duty from physical injury.

The Strength & Conditioning Coach – CANSOFCOM, as a subject matter expert in their field, will support the local team in providing training, education, advanced physical testing and monitoring to enhance high performance products, services, and project development for assigned personnel.

The Strength & Conditioning Coach – CANSOFCOM will leverage advanced tools, technology, and professional development opportunities to deliver contemporary, operationally relevant training solutions in support of supporting high-readiness members at home and abroad.

QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED

Education, Certifications and Licenses

Bachelor’s degree in Human Kinetics, Exercise Physiology, Exercise Sciences or a related discipline AND some years of experience in physical fitness evaluation and prescription, adapted physical fitness and return to work, or a related field

AND

National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification

AND

Current Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP) Certified Exercise Physiologist (CEP)

Current CPR and Basic First Aid qualifications

Unit specific physical fitness standards, as required

Current National Lifeguard Service (NLS) certification, as required

Experience

In designing individual and group strength and conditioning programs for elite level personnel

In providing fitness program delivery to clients with physical injuries

In physical fitness evaluation

In adapting strength and conditioning programs for individuals

In assisting advanced exercise testing sessions

In designing and conducting physical fitness education workshops

In assisting the coordination and delivery of reconditioning, physical fitness programming, motor skill development, and evaluation protocols

In researching, preparing, and delivering reports

In applying policies, procedures, and regulations

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

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

Bilingual (English and French) Essential. Bilingual (English and French) an asset

Reading: Functional

Writing: Functional

Oral: Functional

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 opportunities including a LinkedIn Learning subscription and second language training.

Perks: Discounts through CF One Member Appreciation.

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

START DATE:

19 October 2026

SALARY:

77120.00 – 90780.00 CAD Per Year

REQUISITION NUMBER:

CFMWS19094

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.