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Fitness, Sports and Recreation

1 month ago


Ottawa, Canada CFMWS Full time

**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**
As a Fitness, Sports and Recreation Coordinator/Supervisor, you are part of an enthusiastic team of adventurous individuals who enjoy travel, meaningful employment, and contributing in a team-based static or ship-based environment. Excited by the opportunity to deploy as a civilian among our CAF personnel abroad, you are a team player with a roll-up-your-sleeves attitude in a fast-paced setting. You are able to adapt to new challenges in an ever-changing dynamic environment, where an unconventional workweek is commonplace.

Working in a team setting, you will be contributing at the forefront of supporting Canada’s military abroad. Most importantly, you will be coordinating Fitness, Sports and Recreation for Canadian, and in some cases, partner nations. You will conduct personal and group fitness and sports training as well as delivering briefings and guidance on sports and recreation policies, directives and procedures.

In addition, you play an important role in enhancing the morale of CAF members by planning recreational activities, outings and events. Keeping CAF members energized ensures they are mentally and physically ready to sustain the rigours of operations, and live healthy balanced lives. You will be able to use your creativity in finding innovating ways to help pass leisurely time and will occasionally be able to accompany CAF members for the activity.

**QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED** Education, Certifications and Licenses**
- Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education/ Exercise Physiology/ Exercise Sciences, or a combination of College diploma or certificate in Exercise Sciences, with some years of experience in sports and recreation administration, physical fitness evaluation and prescription; and

**Experience**
- Current CPR and Basic First Aid qualifications
- Current Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) qualification, an asset
- Experience in planning, organizing, and coordinating the operations and delivery of physical fitness, sports,
- and recreation programs
- Experience in preparing, administering, and/or officiating/coaching sporting events and/or athletic competitions
- Experience in evaluating physical fitness
- Knowledge of injury prevention practices
- Knowledge of risk management
- Knowledge of marketing programs and services

**Competencies, Skills and Abilities**

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

**LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS**
English Essential / French Essential / Bilingual an asset

**BENEFITS AVAILABLE** Health Benefits**: Drug coverage, travel insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.

**Perks**:

- Monthly tax-free allowances in addition to your salary (Allowance rates are based on mission/location);
- Possibility of Home Leave Travel Allowance (Paid leave dependent on 6-month deployment);
- Accommodations and meals provided for duration of deployment.

**OTHER INFORMATION** CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT**:

- Completion of a health, dental and psychosocial assessment;
- Current CPR and Basic First Aid qualifications;
- Canadian citizenship;
- Must have a valid Canadian passport;
- Possess a valid Canadian driver’s license;
- Willingness to work a non-conventional workweek (e.g. 56hrs per week/weekends);
- Position requires walking, heavy lifting, carrying, pulling and/or pushing (i.e. 50 lbs/ 23 kg or more);
- **Resume**
- **Cover Letter indicating the reason why they want to deploy**
- **Resume**
- **Cover Letter indicating the reason why they want to deploy**

**START DATE**
Deployment start dates may take place within the next 2 years

Deployment contracts are for 6 month terms

Coordinator and Supervisor positions will be filled through this competition

**DEPLOYMENT SUPPORT**:
CFMWS has been delivering morale and welfare programs to deployed CAF members since 2000 in the area of fitness, sports and recreation. We also assist with other amenities and support including travel assistance, messes, retail and barber services to make time away on deployment easier for CAF members.

**THE LOCATION**:
**Latvia**:
Operation (Op) REASSURANCE refers to the military activities undertaken by CAF to support North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) assurance and deterrence measures in Central and Eastern Europe. The CAF lead and participate in international exercises and are in Latvia as part of NATO, aimed at capacity building with partner nations and Latvia. The local currency is Euro (€) and of


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