Recreation Leader

**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**
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 and youth 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

Current CPR and Basic First Aid qualifications

HIGH FIVE Principles of Healthy Child Development or HIGH FIVE Sport

HIGH FIVE Healthy Minds for Healthy Children

**Experience**

In working with children

In programming activities for children

In leading children in activities

In ensuring safety protocols and procedures

**Competencies, Skills and Abilities**

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

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

Reading: None

Writing: None

Oral: Functional

**BENEFITS AVAILABLE** Health Benefits**:Accidental Death and Dismemberment coverage.

**Work Life Balance**:Paid/unpaid leave, including vacation pay, family related leave and personal days.

**Retirement Planning**:A Defined Benefit Pension Plan (if eligible) and Group Savings Plans.

**Learning and Development**:Tuition Assistance Program, payment of professional association memberships, online learning opportunities and second language training.

**Perks**:Discounts provided through CFAppreciation.

**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)

OPEN TO

This unionized position is open to all interested parties. Preference will be granted in accordance with the Collective Agreement.

**START DATE**
As soon as possible

**INCLUSION AND ACCOMODATION**

Job Reference: CFMWS05609