Fitness, Sport and Recreation 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.

Supporting and working alongside the members of the Canadian Armed Forces and actively preparing them to defend and serve our country could be your path to an extremely fulfilling career.

As part of a dynamic and dedicated team as the Fitness, Sports and Recreation Coordinator, you will have the opportunity to plan and coordinate three important portfolios for a very highly motivated and professional clientele.

As part of the Fitness portfolio, you will plan, organize, coordinate and assess the delivery of unit/base tactical fitness programs for a highly motivated and professional clientele. Your team will be required to deliver programs entrenched on established employment standards to ensure the members of the Canadian Armed Forces can safely and effectively perform their duties in operations.

As part of the Sports portfolio, you will plan and coordination of the operations and delivery of sports programs in your location. This includes both intramural sports and competitive representative sports teams that compete nationally and internationally in such sports as hockey, volleyball, soccer, rugby, running, swimming, triathlon and basketball. On a daily basis, you will be involved in the organization, coaching, and officiating of sports, clinics and training camps. You will also use your expertise to monitor, evaluate and recommend improvements to the sports programs.

As part of the Recreation portfolio, you will provide programs to children, 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 Base libraries and membership offices. You will have a chance to expand your skills and share your passions as you mentor staff and volunteers.

Education, Certifications and Licenses

College diploma in Exercise Sciences, or a related field, AND some years of experience in sports and recreation administration, physical fitness evaluation and prescription, or a related field

Current CPR and Standard First Aid certification

Current National Lifeguard Service (NLS) certification, as required

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

Planning, organizing, coordinating and implementing the operations and delivery of physical fitness, sports and recreation programs

Applying policies, procedures, regulations, and applicable legislation

Evaluating physical fitness

Preparing and conducting physical fitness training sessions

Preparing and administering tournaments and sporting events

Officiating sporting events and/or athletic competitions

Coaching sports

Budget administration

Personnel administration

Competencies

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

English Essential/Bilingual (English and French) an asset

Reading: Functional

Writing: Functional

Oral: Functional

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.

Successful completion of the Coaching Association of Canada- Multi-Sports modules requirement set by the Canadian Armed Forces Sports Office (HQ), by the end of probation period.

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.

As part of the selection process, candidates will undergo a physical fitness test (FORCE Evaluation) and must achieve a minimum level of Bronze.

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

July 15 2024

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.