Recreation Leader
1 week ago
**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 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 preschoolers, children, youth, adults and seniors in this position.
You will be leading arts and crafts, fitness and wellness, performing arts, sports and outdoor adventure 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**
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**
Bilingual (English and French) Essential
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).
This is an on-site position with an assigned work location.
**START DATE**
As soon as possible
**INCLUSION AND ACCOMODATION**
Job Reference: CFMWS16093
