Recreation Counsellor

1 week ago

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada CFMWS Full time

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

The Recreation Counselor - Inclusion Support plays an important role, providing quality leisure programs, services and facilities to our military members and their families.


We promote and encourage people who require inclusion support to participate in a wide variety of activities offered throughout our communities.

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.


You will have an important portfolio, assisting with the participation of people of varying abilities in the community activities of their choice.

You will need to be a compassionate, empathetic and detail-oriented person who possess strong listening and oral communication skills to be successful in this role.

Patience, a passion for helping people and being a team player are also essential attributes.

You may be working with one participant or a group of children; all who need help and care to integrate and feel included.

This means assisting with the development, planning and implementation of inclusive recreational activities for children with inclusion needs and assisting with personal care and health needs in a variety of settings including at the playground, gym, pool, washroom, at lunch and on field trips.

You will ensure integration of participants into recreational programs by using assistive technology and resolving accessibility issues.

Each day you will make a difference in the lives of participants and will be contributing to improving the quality of life for our military.


QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED Education, Certifications and Licenses**Bachelor's degree in Child Development, Physical Education, Recreation or a related field
AND some years experience in a related field

OR

College diploma or certificate in Child Development, Physical Education, Recreation or a related field
AND some years' experience in a related field

OR

High school diploma
AND several years' experience in a related field

AND
Current CPR and Basic First Aid qualifications

Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training, an asset

Experience
In working with children

In programming activities for children with disabilities or special needs

In leading children in activities

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

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
Bilingual Essential

Reading:
Functional

Writing:
Functional

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.

OTHER INFORMATION
Perform moderate lifting, carrying, pulling and/or pushing (i.e. more than 10 lbs/4.5 kg but less than 50 lbs/23 kg).

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

Anticipated term for the position is June 2024 to September 2024.

START DATE
June

INCLUSION
AND ACCOMODATION

Job Reference:
CFMWS09684

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