Recreation Leader

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 Imagine spending all summer with a great group of kids, hanging out at the beach, playing at the splash park and getting creative with arts and crafts - and - getting paid for it
Imagine letting your inner kid come out, never being bored, while adding great experience to your resume.
We are looking for Summer Camp Leaders for children aged kindergarten through 12 years old. Each week will be a new experience with a host of activities including both indoor play and recreation and outside activities. You will get experience in designing recreational programs, teaching and leading individuals and groups while ensuring a healthy and safe environment. Above all, your goal is to help the children have fun, and have fun yourself.

QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED Education, Certifications and Licenses
An acceptable combination of education, training, and experience
Current CPR and Basic First Aid qualifications
A valid driver’s license (Ontario), an asset
HIGH FIVE Principles of Healthy Child Development or HIGH FIVE Sport (successful completion by end of probation)
HIGH FIVE Healthy Minds for Healthy Children (successful completion by end of probation)
Experience
In working with children
In programming activities for children
In leading children in activities
In ensuring safety protocols and procedures
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.

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).
The successful candidate will be required to complete a Vulnerable Sector Check.
This is an on-site position with an assigned work location.

START DATE This is a temporary position with an anticipated start date of
17 June 2024 and end date of 23 August 2024

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. Workplace accommodation measures are available to all candidates identifying a need during the selection process.