Job Description

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

The Martial Arts Instructor designs and develops martial arts program syllabus/content and lesson plans within the guidelines of a recognized certifying organization. The Martial Arts Instructor plans, organizes and delivers martial arts classes within the guidelines of a recognized certifying organization, and instructs and leads recreation classes for different ages and abilities levels, and monitors classes to ensure safety and provides emergency or first aid assistance when required. The incumbent also attends to clients with special needs.

QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED

Education, Certifications and Licenses

High school diploma AND some years experience conducting classes



AND



Current applicable speciality certification (eg. Judo NCCP 2) by a provincial or nationally recognized certifying organization (eg. Judo Canada) OR 100+ Hours of experience in the coaching of martial arts



Current CPR and Standard First Aid qualifications



Current Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Operator Certificate



HIGH FIVE Principles of Healthy Child Development Certification and Quest 2 certification, HIGH FIVE, as required

Experience

In martial arts



In teaching and leading recreation programs



In planning and organizing recreation programming



In monitoring and supervising groups of participants



In ensuring safety protocols and procedures

Knowledge

Of instructional techniques



Of group dynamics



Of behaviour management



Of participant development



Of health and safety practices



Of injury prevention



Of adaptive recreation techniques

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:

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Work Life Balance:

Vacation pay.

Retirement Planning:

Group Savings Plans.

Learning and Development:

Free second language training.

Explore all the benefits CFMWS offers by visiting:

https://cfmws.ca/Benefits

OTHER INFORMATION

This is an on-site position with an assigned work location.



The successful candidate will be required to complete a Vulnerable Sector Check.

START DATE

September 8, 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: CFMWS15455