Aquatic instructor, fitness instructor, sports and recreation instructor

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 Physical fitness is our strength!
Working with Canadian Armed Forces members, supporting them, and actively preparing them to defend and serve our country could lead to an extremely rewarding career.
As a member of a dynamic and dedicated team, you will be responsible for outdoor activities, group classes, and leading recreational activities. You will have the opportunity to organize outdoor activities, lead group classes, and support day camp operations with motivated and engaged clients.
On a daily basis, you will be responsible for planning and leading outdoor activities and group classes. You will foster a safe, inclusive, and motivating environment while promoting an active and healthy lifestyle.
You will also plan and lead various special recreational activities, in addition to leading activities for groups of young children as part of the day camp program.
Just like the military personnel we so proudly support, we push the boundaries of what is possible. Your position will allow you to deliver programs and services based on cutting-edge scientific research using state-of-the-art technology.
QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED Education, Certifications and Licenses
College diploma or certificate in Physical Education, Exercise Physiology, Exercise Sciences, or a related field AND several years of experience in physical fitness evaluation and prescription or in a related field
Current CPR and Basic First Aid qualifications
Current National Lifeguard Service (NLS) Certificate
Current Lifesaving Society Advanced Instructor
Current Lifesaving Society Instructor Trainer (Asset)
Canadian Forces EXPRES Test - Incentive Level
Successful completion of the Principles of Healthy Child Development and Quest 2 certification, HIGH FIVE (by the end of probation)
Successful completion of the Personnel Support Programs (PSP) Instructor's Course (by the end of probation)
Experience
In evaluating, planning and organizing the delivery of aquatic programs
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 programs
In coaching sports
Competencies
Client focus, organizational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership.
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS Bilingual (English and French) Essential
Reading: Basic
Writing: Basic
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.
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OTHER INFORMATION This is an on-site position with an assigned work location.
PSP: Keep our Canadian Armed Forces operationally ready and their families and military community healthy as part of the team at Personnel Support Programs. Personnel Support Programs contributes to the operational readiness of our Canadian Armed Forces through the provision of fitness, sports, recreation and health promotion programs to military communities across Canada and members while on deployment.
START DATE October 13, 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.