Reconditioning Manager

**WHO WE ARE**
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.

**THE ROLE**
Under the direction of the Manager, Fitness and Sports, the Reconditioning Manager coordinates with Base/Wing/Unit (B/W/U) medical officers, physiotherapists, colleagues and Commanding Officers (CO) in the design and delivery of fitness programs for members with or without medical conditions, as required. They participate as a member of the Integrated Personnel Support Centre (IPSC) partners meeting, as required. They participate as a member in medical meetings hosted by the B/W/U Surgeon, as required. The Reconditioning Manager provides recommendations and advice on health and physical fitness policies and procedures to colleagues as well as the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Chain of Command, as required. They develop, implement, and evaluate B/W/U group and individualized physical fitness training sessions and programs in environments such as aquatic, outdoor, indoor, arena or obstacle course, as required for populations with or without medical conditions, physical limitations or disabilities. The Reconditioning Manager also manages employees

**QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED** Education, Certifications and Licenses**

Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education, Human Kinetics, Exercise Physiology, Exercise Sciences or a related field AND some years of experience in physical fitness evaluation and prescription, adapted physical fitness and return to work, or a related field

AND

Current Certified Exercise Physiologist (CEP) certification

Current CPR and Standard First Aid certification

Current National Lifeguard Service (NLS) certification, an asset

AND

Successful completion of the Personnel Support Programs (PSP) Fitness & Sports Level 1 and 2 courses and Reconditioning Level 1 and 2 courses by the end of probation

**Experience**

In the development, coordination, research, planning and delivery of reconditioning, physical fitness programming, motor skill development, evaluation protocols and exercise prescription

In providing fitness counseling to clients with physical and/or mental injuries

In referring clients requiring lifestyle, supplementary medical assessments or medical advice to services providers

In coordinating and leading physical fitness evaluations and baseline testing techniques for individuals with chronic metabolic and/or musculoskeletal disorders or injuries

In researching, designing and conducting physical fitness education sessions

In data collection, data assessment, case management and report writing

In establishing, fostering, and sustaining partnerships in research, development and conduction of health, wellness and fitness education training and facilitation of workshops

In budget administration

In personnel administration

**Competencies, Skills and Abilities**

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

**LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS**
English Essential, Bilingual an asset

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 (if applicable) 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 CFAppreciation.

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

Relocation benefits will not be provided.

**START DATE**
As soon as possible

**INCLUSION AND ACCOMMODATION**

Job Reference: CFMWS05755