Fitness and Sports Manager
Top Benefits
About the role
CFMWS – WHERE PURPOSE MEETS PASSION!
At Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS), we’re more than just a workplace; 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.
THE ROLE
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 the Fitness and Sports Manager, you will have the opportunity to manage two important portfolios for a very highly motivated and professional clientele.
As part of the Fitness portfolio, you will lead a team of fitness professionals while planning, organizing, and managing the delivery of a comprehensive physical fitness program that meets the needs of the military community at that location. You will be required to work daily with military members to ensure successful programming delivery that ensures operational readiness of its members.
As part of the Sports portfolio, your competencies will be used towards the planning and the management of the operations and delivery of comprehensive sports programs including its marketing, from participation to high performance levels. This can include but not limited to intramural sports and competitive representative sports teams that compete at national and/or international levels. You will be required to develop and tailor sports programs to ensure that members of the Canadian Armed Forces can safely and effectively perform their duties in operations, while strengthening their physical, social and mental wellbeing.
QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED
Education, Certifications and Licenses
College diploma or certificate in Sports Administration, Recreation Management, or a related field
Experience
In planning, managing, controlling and evaluating the operations and delivery of physical fitness, sports, aquatics and water safety programs
In strategic business and financial planning
In budget administration
In project management
In personnel administration
In group facilitation, training and team building
In marketing fitness and sports programs including the use of social media
In managing facilities and arena operations
In writing, interpreting and applying policies, procedures, regulations and applicable legislations
In inventory control and loss prevention In collecting, analyzing and reporting data for the purpose of program evaluations
In preparing and conducting physical fitness training sessions
In delivery of physical fitness evaluations
In leading and instructing physical fitness training sessions
In preparing and administrating tournaments and sporting events
In officiating and coaching sporting events and/or athletic competitions
Competencies
Client focus, organizational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
English Essential / Bilingual (English and French) an asset
Reading: Advanced
Writing: Functional
Oral: Advanced
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 and disability insurance.
Work Life Balance: Flexible work options and 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: Payment of professional association memberships, online learning opportunities including a LinkedIn Learning subscription and second language training.
Perks: Discounts through CF One Member Appreciation.
**Explore all the benefits CFMWS offers by visiting:**https://cfmws.ca/Benefits
OTHER INFORMATION
Successful completion of the Coaching Association of Canada-Multi-Sports modules requirement set by the Canadian Armed Forces Sports Office (HQ), by the end of probation period, as required.
[On-site]
This is an on-site position with an assigned work location.
[Hybrid]
This is a hybrid position with an assigned work location allowing the employee to work partly from a corporate office and partly from a home office in accordance with the CFMWS Flexible Work Options Policy, and with approval from the direct manager.
[Remote]
This is a remote position. The employee must reside and work from anywhere within Canada. In accordance with the CFMWS Flexible Work Options Policy, by presenting your candidacy for this role, you confirm that you meet this criteria.
START DATE
17 November 2025
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. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or assessment, you should advise the recruitment team in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.
Job Reference: CFMWS15942
About Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services
The Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS) supports the Canadian Armed Forces members and their families wherever they are in the world through the provision of fitness, recreation and leisure activities, family and charitable support, retail as well as personal financial services. We offer our employees the opportunity to work with a purpose every day in an inclusive, healthy, respectful and rewarding work environment.
Fitness and Sports Manager
Top Benefits
About the role
CFMWS – WHERE PURPOSE MEETS PASSION!
At Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS), we’re more than just a workplace; 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.
THE ROLE
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 the Fitness and Sports Manager, you will have the opportunity to manage two important portfolios for a very highly motivated and professional clientele.
As part of the Fitness portfolio, you will lead a team of fitness professionals while planning, organizing, and managing the delivery of a comprehensive physical fitness program that meets the needs of the military community at that location. You will be required to work daily with military members to ensure successful programming delivery that ensures operational readiness of its members.
As part of the Sports portfolio, your competencies will be used towards the planning and the management of the operations and delivery of comprehensive sports programs including its marketing, from participation to high performance levels. This can include but not limited to intramural sports and competitive representative sports teams that compete at national and/or international levels. You will be required to develop and tailor sports programs to ensure that members of the Canadian Armed Forces can safely and effectively perform their duties in operations, while strengthening their physical, social and mental wellbeing.
QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED
Education, Certifications and Licenses
College diploma or certificate in Sports Administration, Recreation Management, or a related field
Experience
In planning, managing, controlling and evaluating the operations and delivery of physical fitness, sports, aquatics and water safety programs
In strategic business and financial planning
In budget administration
In project management
In personnel administration
In group facilitation, training and team building
In marketing fitness and sports programs including the use of social media
In managing facilities and arena operations
In writing, interpreting and applying policies, procedures, regulations and applicable legislations
In inventory control and loss prevention In collecting, analyzing and reporting data for the purpose of program evaluations
In preparing and conducting physical fitness training sessions
In delivery of physical fitness evaluations
In leading and instructing physical fitness training sessions
In preparing and administrating tournaments and sporting events
In officiating and coaching sporting events and/or athletic competitions
Competencies
Client focus, organizational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
English Essential / Bilingual (English and French) an asset
Reading: Advanced
Writing: Functional
Oral: Advanced
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 and disability insurance.
Work Life Balance: Flexible work options and 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: Payment of professional association memberships, online learning opportunities including a LinkedIn Learning subscription and second language training.
Perks: Discounts through CF One Member Appreciation.
**Explore all the benefits CFMWS offers by visiting:**https://cfmws.ca/Benefits
OTHER INFORMATION
Successful completion of the Coaching Association of Canada-Multi-Sports modules requirement set by the Canadian Armed Forces Sports Office (HQ), by the end of probation period, as required.
[On-site]
This is an on-site position with an assigned work location.
[Hybrid]
This is a hybrid position with an assigned work location allowing the employee to work partly from a corporate office and partly from a home office in accordance with the CFMWS Flexible Work Options Policy, and with approval from the direct manager.
[Remote]
This is a remote position. The employee must reside and work from anywhere within Canada. In accordance with the CFMWS Flexible Work Options Policy, by presenting your candidacy for this role, you confirm that you meet this criteria.
START DATE
17 November 2025
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. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or assessment, you should advise the recruitment team in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.
Job Reference: CFMWS15942
About Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services
The Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS) supports the Canadian Armed Forces members and their families wherever they are in the world through the provision of fitness, recreation and leisure activities, family and charitable support, retail as well as personal financial services. We offer our employees the opportunity to work with a purpose every day in an inclusive, healthy, respectful and rewarding work environment.