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Develop, deliver, and assess exercise programs for civilian members to help them reach their fitness and health goals. Lead fitness, sports, and aquatics programs while maintaining a safe and professional environment.
Requirements
Requires a college diploma in physical education or a related field, along with current CPR, first aid, and National Lifeguard Service certifications. Candidates must have experience in fitness instruction, sports coaching, and officiating.
Education
- professional certificate
- associate degree
Working hours
40 hours per week
Skills
- Physical fitness training
- Exercise physiology
- Lifeguarding
- Swim instruction
- Sports coaching
- Sports officiating
- Client focus
- Communication
- Leadership
- Teamwork
- First aid
- CPR
- Fitness assessment
- Program development
Benefits
- Healthcare spending account
- Virtual care
- Employee and family assistance program
- Mental health support
- Paid/unpaid leave
- Vacation pay
- Family related leave
- Personal days
- Professional association memberships
- Online learning opportunities
- LinkedIn learning subscription
- Second language training
- Discounts through cf one member appreciation
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Sports & Recreation
- Healthcare
- Government & Public Sector
Keywords
- Personal Trainer
- Fitness Instructor
- Sports Instructor
- Physical Education
- Exercise Physiology
- Exercise Sciences
- CPR
- First Aid
- National Lifeguard Service
- NLS
- Aquatics
- Lifeguarding
- Swim Instruction
- Sports Coaching
- Sports Officiating
- Personnel Support Programs
- PSP
- Wellness
- Fitness Assessment
- Canadian Armed Forces
Original job description
Who We Are
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!
As part of a dynamic and dedicated team, as a Personal Trainer (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 exercise programs for civilian members to help them reach their fitness and health goals.
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 Licenses
College diploma in Physical Education, Exercise Physiology, Exercise Sciences, or a related field
(OR An acceptable combination of education, training, and/or experience will also be considered)
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 officiating at least three sports such as soccer, volleyball, basketball, racquet sports, and hockey
In coaching sports
Competencies, Skills And Abilities
Client focus, organizational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership
Language Requirements
English Essential
Benefits Available
Health Benefits: Healthcare spending account, virtual care (telemedicine), Employee and Family Assistance Program and mental health support.
Work Life Balance: Paid/unpaid leave, including vacation pay, family related leave and personal days.
Learning and Development: Payment of professional association memberships, online learning opportunities including a LinkedIn Learning subscription and second language training.
Perks: Discounts provided through CF One Member Appreciation.
Explore all the benefits CFMWS offers by visiting: https://cfmws.ca/Benefits
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)
Successful completion of the Personnel Support Programs (PSP) Fitness & Sports Level 1 & 2 Courses by the end of probation
START DATE
As soon as possble
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 the communities in which we live. Accommodations are available to all candidates identifying a need during all or any parts of the selection process.
Nova Scotia
