Community Recreation Supervisor-EN

Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services; Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Tuition reimbursement

LinkedIn Learning

CF One discounts

Job summary

Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS) invites you to join our Community Recreation team. The role focuses on delivering quality leisure programs and managing facilities for military members and their families, enhancing wellbeing through active living.

We seek dynamic, independent individuals who are bilingual (English and French). You will supervise staff and volunteers, coordinate diverse programs, and contribute to a supportive, mission-driven workplace on site.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and certification in a recreation program area.
• CPR and basic first aid qualifications are required.
• Bilingual (English and French) essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality leisure programs, services and facilities to military members and their families.
• Supervise, coordinate and manage community fitness, sports, arts and culture programming, civic events and libraries/membership offices.
• Mentor junior staff and volunteers to improve the quality of life for the military community.

Skills

Client focus

Organizational knowledge

Communication

Innovation

Teamwork

Leadership

Education

High school diploma

Certification in recreation program area

Job description

CFMWS – WHERE PURPOSE MEETS PASSION!

At Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS), we’re more than just a workplace; we’re a proud community dedicated to supporting Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans and their families in their daily lives. We carefully curate and provide programs and services designed to meet their unique needs and enhance their mental, social, physical, financial and familial well-being. CFMWS employees deliver programs and services including recreation, sports and fitness programs, customized financial services, retail services, access to retail savings and discounts and offers family support and organizes charity events.

CFMWS – WHERE PURPOSE MEETS PASSION!

At Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS), we’re more than just a workplace; we’re a proud community dedicated to supporting Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans and their families in their daily lives. We carefully curate and provide programs and services designed to meet their unique needs and enhance their mental, social, physical, financial and familial well-being. CFMWS employees deliver programs and services including recreation, sports and fitness programs, customized financial services, retail services, access to retail savings and discounts and offers family support and organizes charity events.

Our success stems from living our values. Our employees care about their role in supporting Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans and their families and act with integrity in all they do. Thriving in our close-knit environment, we act as one team with one mission. We constantly seek new ideas and creative ways to deliver the best possible programs and services.

As an employer, we offer a commitment to your health, wellness and growth. We provide a diverse range of roles across many locations and a career where you can make a meaningful impact.

The Role

The Community Recreation Supervisor plays an important role, providing quality leisure programs, services and facilities to our military members and their families.

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.

You will have a diverse portfolio, providing programs to preschoolers, to adults and seniors. Each day will be different as you supervise, coordinate and manage 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.

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

Qualifications Needed

Education, Certifications and Licenses

High school diploma

Certification in one recreation program area

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, organizing and evaluating the operations and delivery of recreation programs

In program development and instruction

In applying policies, procedures, regulations, and applicable legislation

In supervising personnel

In supervising the work of volunteers

In budget administration

Competencies

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

Language Requirements

Bilingual (English and French) Essential

Reading: Functional

Writing: Functional

Oral: Functional

Benefits Available

Health Benefits: Healthcare spending account, virtual care (telemedicine), Employee and Family Assistance Program and mental health support.

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: Tuition Reimbursement Program, online learning opportunities including a LinkedIn Learning subscription and second language training.

Perks: Discounts provided through CF One Member Appreciation.

Explore all the benefits CFMWS offers by visiting: https://cfmws.ca/Benefits

Other Information

Perform moderate lifting, carrying, pulling and/or pushing (i.e. more than 10 lbs/4.5 kg but less than 50lbs/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.

Two (2) positions are available:

Position 1: 25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, between 3:0 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.

Position 2: 16 hours per week, Saturdays and Sundays, between 8:45 a.m. and 6:15 p.m.

Work schedules are determined based on programming requirements and ongoing activities. Working hours may vary depending on operational needs and scheduled activities.

START DATE

November 9, 2026.

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. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or assessment, you should advise the recruitment team in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

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