Community Recreation & Special Event 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 Community Recreation & Special Event Coordinator plans, coordinates, delivers, and evaluates the operations and delivery of Base/Wing/Unit (B/W/U) recreation programs. She/he recommends, implements, and monitors recreation policies and directives and assists with development and amendment of policies. She/he advises B/W/U on the application of recreation program guidelines. The Community Recreation & Special Event Coordinator monitors and evaluates Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) recreation programs. She/he coordinates and supervises B/W/U aquatic and water safety programs, as required and administers and supports recreation clubs and summer camps.

Education, Certifications and Licenses

• College diploma in Exercise Sciences, 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

• In planning, organizing, coordinating and implementing the operations and delivery of physical fitness, sports and recreation programs
• In applying policies, procedures, regulations, and applicable legislation
• In evaluating physical fitness
• In preparing and conducting physical fitness training sessions
• In preparing and administering tournaments and sporting events
• In officiating sporting events and/or athletic competitions
• In coaching sports
• In budget administration
• In 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: Healthcare spending account, virtual care (telemedicine), Employee and Family Assistance Program, mental health support, 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 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 provided through CF One Member Appreciation.

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

As soon as possible

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.