Physical Exercise Specialist

Overview

CFMWS – WHERE PURPOSE MEETS PASSION! At Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS), 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.

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 the Physical Exercise Specialist, you will have the opportunity to work with a very highly motivated and professional clientele who are eager to return to duty and improve their condition.

Daily, you will lead reconditioning programs for Canadian Armed Forces members who may be affected with a medical condition and improve their functional abilities related to their physical limitations. Being a subject matter expert in your field, you will support your local team with training and professional development. You will assist Health Promotion partners promoting healthy practices and injury prevention through initiatives such as educational programs, special events and other activities related to physical fitness.

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 in collaboration with a highly professional team of health services practitioners. Other stakeholders will be at your disposal to ensure a client’s successful return to duty.

• Lead reconditioning programs for Canadian Armed Forces members who may be affected by medical conditions to improve functional abilities related to their physical limitations.
• Support the local team with training and professional development; assist Health Promotion partners promoting healthy practices and injury prevention through educational programs, special events and other activities related to physical fitness.
• Deliver programs and services in collaboration with a professional team of health services practitioners; work with other stakeholders to ensure a client’s successful return to duty.

Education, Certifications and Licenses

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education, Human Kinetics, Exercise Physiology, Exercise Sciences or in a related field
• Current Certified Exercise Physiologist (CEP) certification
• Current CPR and Basic First Aid qualifications
• Current National Lifeguard Service Certificate (NLS) qualification

Experience

• In developing, implementing and delivering physical fitness programs
• In preparing and conducting physical fitness training sessions
• In communications for professional and public audiences
• In the delivery of adult education and facilitation of workshops
• In applying policies, procedures, and regulations

Competencies

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

Language Requirements

• English Essential

• 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…