Strength and Conditioning Specialist

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

The Strength and Conditioning Specialist designs and delivers high quality, challenging, specialized physical fitness classes to unit personnel. They conduct unit physical fitness evaluations and exercise prescriptions in accordance with Canadian Forces (CF) policies and procedures. The Strength and Conditioning Specialist assists with the conduct of laboratory and other advanced physical fitness evaluations for unit personnel, as required. They also assist with the development of unique individual and collective training programs based upon evaluation results.

QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED

Education, Certifications and Licenses

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education, Exercise Physiology, Exercise Sciences, or a related field AND several years of experience in physical fitness administration, physical fitness evaluation, or a related field
• Current Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP) Certified Exercise Physiologist (CEP)
• National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification
• Current CPR and Basic First Aid qualifications
• Unit specific physical fitness standards, as required

Experience

• Conducting physical fitness programs
• Designing individual and group strength and conditioning programs for elite level personnel
• Physical fitness evaluation of personnel
• Conducting advance exercise testing and prescription
• Designing and delivering specialized fitness training programs to enhance physical performance

Competencies, Skills and Abilities

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

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

English Essential / Bilingual an asset

Reading: Functional

Writing: Functional

Oral: Functional

BENEFITS AVAILABLE

Health Benefits: Drug coverage, 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 (if eligible) 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

This is an on-site position. Remote work may be required depending on health and safety considerations.

Anticipated term: 12 months

START DATE

September 2023

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.