Manager, Fitness Program Delivery - Ottawa, Canada - CFMWS

CFMWS

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Ottawa, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

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

As the Manager, Fitness Program Delivery, you will be tasked with overseeing fitness programs and services and collaborating with key stakeholders from the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and Personnel Support Programs (PSP) departments to empower fitness teams across the country.

Your role will involve developing, implementing, and evaluating evidence-informed programs and services that aim to increase the operational and health-related fitness of the CAF.

To be successful in this position, you should have a strong background in program research, development, training, implementation, support, and evaluation.

You will be responsible for aligning national strategic goals with day-to-day program delivery on bases and wings. This includes advising Senior CAF and PSP leadership on policy, reporting, and strategies. You will also be responsible for providing support to field staff on policy, evaluation, and other related matters.

Other responsibilities will include supporting the training curriculum for PSP Fitness employees, preparing work plans, progress reports, and expenditure projections for areas of responsibility, and supervising the fitness employees on your team.

Ability to adapt and respond to the needs of a diverse clientele

Leadership skills

Ability to adapt to change

Ability to adapt and respond to diverse needs

Communication skills

QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED Education, Certifications and Licenses**Bachelor degree in Fitness, Kinesiology, Physical Education, Exercise Physiology and Exercise Science or a related discipline AND some years of relevant experience

Industry relevant certifications, as required

Current Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology Certified Personal Trainers (CSEP-CPT) qualification, an asset

Experience
In planning, developing, organizing and managing programs and projects
In budget administration
In personnel administration
In planning, organizing and managing deliveries of the program
In managing and negotiating contracts, as required
In conducting research and analysis of programs/interventions

Competencies, Skills and Abilities
Client focus, organizational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
Bilingual Essential

Reading:
Advanced

Writing:
Functional

Oral:
Advanced

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 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

Fitness, sports, recreation and health promotion programs are delivered by PSP on Bases, Wings and Units across Canada and in deployed operations. PSP delivers evidencebased programs, which contribute to the health and wellbeing of the military community and operational effectiveness of the CAF.
This position has an assigned location and may allow flexible work options such as remote or hybrid work but the employee must be able to report to the assigned work location at their own cost if required. Remote work may be required depending on health and safety considerations.

RELOCATION:

START DATE
02 October 2023

INCLUSION AND ACCOMMODATION

Job Reference:
CFMWS05638