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 time with a great group of people and sharing your passions. We are searching for energetic and talented people to take on exciting challenges and contribute to our community.

Our recreation leaders work in multiple fun positions in various locations and program formats ranging from weekly classes to day camps. In each program, you will have the opportunity to lead activities that help our community members learn new skills and make social connections.

You will be working mainly with children, youth, and adults in this position.

You will be leading fitness and wellness, and sports activities.

You will get experience designing recreational programs, teaching and leading individuals and groups while ensuring a healthy and safe environment. Working for us is a great way to turn your passion into a career. This is your chance to get paid to play.
**QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED** Education, Certifications and Licenses**

High school diploma

OR An acceptable combination of education, training, and experience will also be considered

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

**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.
**START DATE**
November 18, 2024
**INCLUSION AND ACCOMODATION**

Job Reference: CFMWS12485