Fitness and Sports Instructor

Come on down to the annual GREATER VICTORIA Hiring & Post-Secondary Education Expo on Tuesday, September 10th, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Bay Street Armoury, 715 Bay Street, Victoria. Come dressed for success with your resume in hand for an opportunity to meet a live recruiter. Free Admission and Open to the public. Position: Fitness and Sports 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. Daily, you will develop, deliver and assess Tactical programs based on established employment standards to ensure the members of the Canadian Armed Forces can safely and effectively perform their duties in operations. 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 or certificate in Physical Education, Exercise Physiology, Exercise Sciences, or a related field * Current CPR and Standard First Aid certification * 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 * Client focus, organizational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS * English Essential / Bilingual (English and French) an asset * Reading: None * Writing: None * 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, disability insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage. * Work Life Balance: 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 Assistance Program and Advanced Learning * Program, payment of professional association memberships, online learning opportunities and second language training. * Perks: Discounts through CF One Member Appreciation. 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. * As part of the selection process, candidates will undergo a physical fitness test (FORCE Evaluation) and must achieve a minimum level of Bronze. * This is an on-site position with an assigned work location.START DATE 09 September 2024 - 31 March 2025 SALARY: 20.91 - 30.41 CAD Per Hour LOCATION: Esquimalt, British Columbia REQUISITION NUMBER: CFMWS11752 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. To apply directly to this opportunity, scan this QR code which will take you to the application page. To view all CFMWS opportunities and to learn more about us, scan this QR code which will take you to our career page. Apply at: CFMWS (recruitmentplatform.com) Company: Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services Salary: 20.91 - 30.41 CAD Per Hour Contract: PERMANENT