Fitness Classes Specialist - Fitness Sports and Recreation Instructor

WHO WE ARE CFMWS. A job with purpose. Our 4000 person strong organization champions a healthy, fun, creative and active lifestyle for Canadian Armed Forces members, Veterans and their families. Help us deliver a variety of recreation and fitness programs, offer family support, organize charity events and make sure our members access retail, travel and banking discounts and customized financial services. At Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS), we love what we do. And we live it too. 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. Much like the military we so proudly support, we push the envelope of what’s possible. The holder of this position must be a generalist who masters some outdoor and sports disciplines. It must develop, organize and animate outdoor activities among the following: climbing, archery, canoeing, cycling, cross-country skiing, hiking and any other outdoor activity. He is also involved in the day camp specialized in sports and outdoors. In addition to the tasks associated with outdoor activities and sports, the person occupying this position, depending on his skills and the needs of the recreation department, may be called upon to take on aquatic and/or fitness tasks, such as group classes (e.g. spinning, yoga, CrossFit, bootcamp, stretching, etc.) or pool supervision. 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 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 coaching sports Competencie s Client focus, organizational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS Bilingual (English and 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 Perform moderate lifting, carrying, pulling and/or pushing (i.e. more than 10 lbs/4.5 kg but less than 50 lbs/23 kg) This is an on-site position with an assigned work location. START DATE January 6th, 2025 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.

Location: Farnham, CA

Posted Date: 11/21/2024