Day Camp & Events Coordinator

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.

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.

As you will be offering day camp programs and events for families, your task group will be diverse.

Each day will be different as you oversee, coordinate and manage the details of the camp and event programs.

You will have the opportunity to develop your skills and share your passions by mentoring junior staff and volunteers, with the goal of improving the quality of life for our military.

We are looking for energetic, independent and motivated individuals who want to join our team to help make recreation more fun!

Education, Certifications and Licenses

College diploma or certificate in Recreation, Leisure Studies, or Community Development or a related field, AND some years of experience in recreation administration, or a related field

Current CPR and Standard First Aid certification

Certification in one recreation program area

HIGH FIVE Principles of Healthy Child Development or HIGH FIVE Sport

HIGH FIVE QUEST 2

HIGH FIVE Healthy Minds for Healthy Children

Experience

In planning, organizing and evaluating the operations and delivery of recreation facilities, programs, services, and events.

In program development and instruction

In supervising personnel and the work of volunteers

In budget administration

Competencies

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

French Essential

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: A Defined Benefit Pension Plan and 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.

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

PSP: 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.

September 9, 2024

TYPE OF POSITION

Full-Time, Permanent

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.