Community Recreation Coordinator

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

Welcome to PSP Community Recreation in Wainwright. Here we offer programs and services to Canadian Armed Forces members, their families and the surrounding community. As the Community Recreation Coordinator, you will have direct oversight on everything we offer along with the supervision of a number of employees.

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.

In your role, you will work directly with the staff of the Recreation department to design, develop and implement new and innovative programs, events, trips and programs. The community in Wainwright is constantly changing and evolving, so it is crucial that you have the ability to adjust and tailor these programs to the community's needs. 

Administratively, you will assist in the management of the department's budget, oversee the facility and membership management software, ensure recreation club compliance, implement policies and procedures and much more.

We are looking for dynamic, independent and motivated individuals to join our team, helping us ensure recreation is all about fun – 

Interested in learning more about we do in Wainwright? Visit our Facebook page at PSP Wainwright or our website at www.cfmws.ca/wainwright. 

QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED

Education, Certifications and Licenses

• College diploma or certificate in Recreation, Leisure Studies, or Community Development, or a related field
• Current CPR and Basic First Aid qualifications
• HIGH FIVE Principles of Healthy Child Development or HIGH FIVE Sport (successful completion by end of probation)
• HIGH FIVE QUEST 2 (successful completion by end of probation)
• HIGH FIVE Healthy Minds for Healthy Children (successful completion by end of probation)

Experience

• In planning and evaluating the operations and delivery of recreation programs
• In applying policies, procedures, regulations, and applicable legislation
• In budget administration
• In personnel administration

Competencies

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

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

English Essential /  Bilingual (French) an asset

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, disability insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.

Work Life Balance: A wide range of paid/unpaid leave, including paid vacation, family related leave and personal days.

Retirement Planning: Group Savings Plans.

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

Perks: Discounts through CF One Member Appreciation.

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).

The successful candidate will be required to complete a Vulnerable Sector Check.

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

START DATE

As soon as possible

INCLUSION AND ACCOMMODATION

CFMWS is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and accessible environment, where all employees feel valued, respected and supported. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who can help us build a workforce that reflects the diversity of Canadian society. Workplace accommodation measures are available to all candidates identifying a need during the selection process.