Fitness, Sports and Recreation

**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 the excitement and ability to show off your incredible skills in a deployed environment (overseas) for six months delivering fitness, sports, and recreation services to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and partner nations from across the world. As a deployed Fitness, Sports, and Recreation team member, you are not just delivering these services, but enhancing the overall morale and welfare of all the troops deployed.

The Fitness, Sports and Recreation Coordinator and Supervisor are part of an enthusiastic team of adventurous individuals who enjoy meaningful employment and contributing in a team-based land or ship-based environment. Excited by the opportunity to deploy as a civilian among our CAF personnel abroad, you are a team player in a fast-paced setting. You are able to adapt to new challenges in an ever-changing dynamic environment.

The Fitness, Sports and Recreation Coordinator and Supervisor will be contributing at the forefront of supporting the CAF abroad. Most importantly, you will be coordinating Fitness, Sports and Recreation for the CAF, and partner nations. You will conduct personal and group fitness, sports training and events, organize and deliver recreation events, as well as delivering briefings and guidance on fitness, sports and recreation policies, directives and procedures.

The Fitness, Sports, and Recreation Coordinator and Supervisor play an important role in enhancing the morale of military members by planning recreational activities, outings and events. Keeping the military energized ensures they are mentally and physically ready to sustain the difficulties of military operations, and live healthy balanced lives.

The Supervisor is responsible for managing team members and program schedules, performance management, and overall management of the fitness, sports, and recreation department.

This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity that does not come along often
**QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED** Education, Certifications and Licenses**

Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education, Exercise Physiology, Exercise Sciences, or a related field

(OR College diploma or certificate in Exercise Sciences, or a related field)

Current Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) designation, an asset

Canadian citizenship

Must have a valid Canadian passport

Possess a valid Canadian driver’s license

**Experience**

In planning, organizing, and coordinating the operations and delivery of physical fitness, sports, and recreation programs

In evaluating physical fitness

In preparing and conducting physical fitness training sessions

In preparing and administering tournaments and sporting events

In officiating sporting events and/or athletic competitions

In coaching sports

**Additional Supervisor Experience**

In managing facilities

In inventory control and loss prevention

In personnel administration

**Competencies**

Client focus, organizational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership.
**LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS**
English Essential / French Essential / Bilingual an asset

Reading: Functional

Writing: Functional

Oral: Functional

**BENEFITS AVAILABLE AND QUESTION AND ANSWER SESSION**
BENEFITS AVAILABLE

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

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.

DEPLOYMENT SUPPORT RECRUITMENT - QUESTION & ANSWER SESSION

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Have questions before applying?

After the overview, there will be an opportunity to post questions to the CFMWS - PSP Deployment Support team.

**OTHER INFORMATION**

**Conditions of Employment**:

- Completion of a health, dental and psychosocial assessment;
- Current CPR and Basic First Aid qualifications;
- 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);
- Accommodations: restricted to shared living quarters on camp, privacy is limited.

**In order to be considered for deployment, internal employees of CFMWS must include**:

- Resume
- Cover Letter indicating the reason why they want to deploy
- Resume
- Cover Letter indicating the reason