Where Fitness Matters

The Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS) is proud to contribute to the operational readiness and effectiveness of the Canadian Armed Forces. We are looking for professionals to fill a number of Fitness and Sports Instructor and Fitness Coordinator jobs at several locations across the country. Through the planning and delivery of physical fitness training activities, physical fitness assessments and exercise prescription, our fitness professionals play a key role in supporting the Total Health and Wellness of the Canadian Armed Forces members and the development of a Strong, Secure and Engaged Canadian Armed Forces.

The ideal candidate for these positions will have a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education, Exercise Physiology, Exercise Sciences or a related field and some experience in physical fitness evaluation and prescription. They will also have their current CPR, Basic First Aid and National Lifeguard Service (NLS) or the ability to obtain these upon being hired. They will also be required to have and maintain a level of physical fitness. In addition, the ideal candidate for the Fitness Coordinator position will have experience supervising employees and administering budgets. As part of our team, our fitness professionals possess and display our shared competencies of client service, organizational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership. 

Our Clients

Strength and endurance could mean the difference between success and failure in a military operation. For this reason, Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) personnel must be more physically fit than the general Canadian population.