About this 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 ROLEThe Community Recreation Coordinator plays an important role, providing quality leisure programs, services and facilities to our military members and their families. Our services are tailored to help families with the challenges they may face due to military life and make the most of everyday activities such as going to the playground or day camp. We believe that when members of the Canadian Armed Forces are able to take good care of themselves and their families, they can do better both at home and at work. Whether families need to sign the kids up for swimming lessons , improve their fitness, make friends in a new community, our services are here to help. You will have a diverse portfolio, providing programs to preschoolers, to adults and seniors . Each day will be different as you coordinate the details of community fitness, sports, arts and culture programming, civic events and oversee services such as libraries and membership offices. You will have a chance to expand your skills and share your passions as you mentor junior staff and volunteers all with the goal of improving the quality of life for our military. We are looking for dynamic, independent and motivated individuals to join our team, helping us ensure recreation is all about fun! QUALIFICATIONS NEEDEDEducation, Certifications and Licenses College diploma or certificate in Recreation, Leisure Studies, or Community Development, or a related field Current CPR and Basic First Aid qualifications HIGH FIVE Principles of Healthy Child Development or HIGH FIVE Sport (successful completion by end of probation) HIGH FIVE QUEST 2 (successful completion by end of probation) HIGH FIVE Healthy Minds for Healthy Children (successful completion by end of probation) Experience In planning and evaluating the operations and delivery of recreation programs In applying policies, procedures, regulations, and applicable legislation In budget administration In personnel administration In pool management and maintenance Competencies Client focus, organizational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTSEnglish Essential / Bilingual (English and French) an asset Read