Community Aquatics and Recreation Coordinator

**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**
The Community Aquatics and Recreation Coordinator plays an important role, providing quality leisure programs, services and facilities to our military members and their families.

Our services are tailored to help families with the challenges they may face due to military life and make the most of everyday activities such as going to the playground or day camp. We believe that when members of the Canadian Armed Forces are able to take good care of themselves and their families, they can do better both at home and at work. Whether families need to sign the kids up for swimming lessons, improve their fitness, make friends in a new community, our services are here to help.

You will have a diverse portfolio, providing programs to preschoolers, to adults and seniors. Each day will be different as you coordinate the details of community fitness, sports, arts and culture programming, civic events and oversee services such as libraries and membership offices. You will have a chance to expand your skills and share your passions as you mentor junior staff and volunteers all with the goal of improving the quality of life for our military.

**QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED** Education, Certifications and Licenses**

College diploma or certificate in Sports Administration, Recreation Management, Leisure Services, or a related field, AND some years of experience in recreation administration, or in a related field

Current CPR and Basic First Aid qualifications

Current National Lifeguard Service Certificate (NLS) qualifications

Current Lifesaving Society Advanced Instructor (Asset)

Current Lifesaving Society Instructor Trainer (asset)

**Experience**

In planning and evaluating the operations and delivery of aquatic and recreation programs

In instructing aquatic training sessions

In preparing and conducting physical aquatic programs

In budget administration

In personnel administration

In pool management and maintenance

**Competencies**

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

Reading: Functional

Writing: Functional

Oral: Functional
**BENEFITS AVAILABLE** Health Benefits**: Drug coverage, healthcare spending account, virtual care (telemedicine), Employee and Family Assistance Program, mental health support, travel insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance.

**Work Life Balance**: Flexible work options and a wide range of paid/unpaid leave, including paid vacation, family related leave and personal days.

**Retirement Planning**: A Defined Benefit Pension Plan and Group Savings Plans.

**Learning and Development**: Payment of professional association memberships, online learning opportunities including a LinkedIn Learning subscription and second language training.

**Perks**: Discounts through CF One Member Appreciation.

**OTHER INFORMATION**

This is an on-site position with an assigned work location.

This position may be required to work evenings and weekends

Keep our Canadian Armed Forces operationally ready and their families and military community healthy as part of the team at Personnel Support Programs.

Personnel Support Programs contributes to the operational readiness of our Canadian Armed Forces through the provision of fitness, sports, recreation and health promotion programs to military communities across Canada and members while on deployment.
**START DATE**
As soon as possible
**INCLUSION AND ACCOMMODATION**

Job Reference: CFMWS15796