Fitness Trainer – Military Fitness Programs

About the role

Join Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS) as a Fitness Trainer and help Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans, and their families achieve peak physical performance. You will design, deliver, and evaluate tactical fitness, sports, and aquatics programs that support operational readiness.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement fitness, sports, and aquatics programs aligned with military standards.
• Conduct physical fitness training sessions and assess participants’ performance.
• Provide lifeguarding and swim instruction as needed.
• Apply CFMWS policies, procedures, and regulations in program delivery.
• Evaluate program effectiveness and recommend improvements.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology, Physical Education, Exercise Physiology, Exercise Sciences, or related field, OR a college diploma/certificate in a related field.
• Several years of experience in physical fitness evaluation and prescription.
• Current CPR and Standard First Aid certification.
• Current National Lifeguard Service (NLS) certificate, where applicable.

Required skills

• CPR
• Standard First Aid
• National Lifeguard Service (NLS) certification

What we offer

• Opportunity to work with cutting‑edge research and state‑of‑the‑art technology.
• Supportive, close‑knit team environment.
• Commitment to employee health, wellness, and professional growth.