manager, recreation

Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services - CFMWS

North Bay

On-site

CAD 10,000 - 101,000

Full time

13 days ago

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Job summary

Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS) seeks a Community Recreation Manager to oversee community fitness, sports and arts programs for military families in North Bay, ON. You will manage facilities, libraries and membership services, mentor staff and volunteers, and ensure high-quality leisure offerings that enhance well-being.

The role emphasizes leadership, program development, budget oversight and collaboration across departments to deliver engaging services for the CAF

Qualifications

College diploma or certificate in Recreation, Leisure Studies, or Community Development, or a related field
Current AED, 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)

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the department and operations of community fitness, sports, arts and culture programming
Oversee services such as libraries and membership offices
Mentor junior staff and volunteers to improve quality of life for military members and their families
Expand skills and share passions while ensuring recreation is about fun

Education

College diploma or certificate in Recreation, Leisure Studies, or Community Development, or a related field

Current AED, 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)

Job description

Community Recreation Manager

Posted on August 11, 2026 by Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services - CFMWS

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 Manager 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 lead and manage the department and operations of community fitness, sports, arts and culture programming, 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

College diploma or certificate in Recreation, Leisure Studies, or Community Development, or a related field
Current AED, 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, managing, controlling and evaluating the operations and delivery of recreation, aquatic and water safety programs
In writing, interpreting, applying policies, procedures, regulations and applicable legislation
In strategic business and financial planning
In budget administration
In personnel administration
In collecting, analyzing and reporting data for the purpose of program evaluations
In group facilitation, training and team building

In inventory control and loss