Recreation Leader

Unit Corporation; City of Cold Lake; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vacation pay

Retirement planning

Learning and development

Job summary

Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS) is seeking energetic recreation leaders to run programs across multiple formats including weekly classes and day camps.

You will mentor preschoolers to seniors, guiding arts, sports, fitness and outdoor activities while maintaining safety and inclusivity in all sessions.

Qualifications

• CPR and Basic First Aid certifications required or must be obtained by end of probation.
• HIGH FIVE PHCD, QUEST 1 & QUEST 2 certifications required by end of probation.
• Experience with children and programming activities for children is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead arts and crafts, fitness and wellness, performing arts, sports and outdoor activities.
• Design and implement recreational programs for diverse age groups.
• Ensure a healthy and safe environment for participants and staff.
• Collaborate with team to run weekly classes and day camps.

Skills

Client focus

Organizational knowledge

Communication

Innovation

Teamwork

Leadership

Education

CPR & First Aid Certification

HIGH FIVE PHCD Certification

HIGH FIVE QUEST 2 Certification

HIGH FIVE QUEST 1 Certification

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.

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

Imagine spending time with a great group of people and sharing your passions. We are searching for energetic and talented people to take on exciting challenges and contribute to our community.

Our recreation leaders work in multiple fun positions in various locations and program formats ranging from weekly classes to day camps. In each program, you will have the opportunity to lead activities that help our community members learn new skills and make social connections.

You will be working mainly with (preschoolers, children, youth, adults and seniors) in this position.

You will be leading (arts and crafts, fitness and wellness, performing arts, sports and outdoor adventure) activities.

You will get experience designing recreational programs, teaching and leading individuals and groups while ensuring a healthy and safe environment. Working for us is a great way to turn your passion into a career. This is your chance to get paid to play.

QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED

Education, Certifications and Licenses

• An acceptable combination of education, training, and experience will also be considered
• Current CPR and Current Basic First Aid (formerly Emergency First Aid) level certification
• A valid driver’s license (Province), an asset
• HIGH FIVE® Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD) (successful completion by end of probation)
• HIGH FIVE® QUEST 2 (successful completion by end of probation)
• HIGH FIVE® QUEST 1 (successful completion by end of probation)

Experience

• In working with children
• In programming activities for children
• In leading children in activities
• In ensuring safety protocols and procedures

Competencies

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

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

English Essential / Bilingual (English and French) an asset

Reading: None

Writing: None

Oral: Functional

BENEFITS AVAILABLE

Health Benefits: Employee and Family Assistance Program

Work Life Balance: Vacation pay.

Retirement Planning: Group Savings Plans.

Learning and Development: Free second language training.

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.

START DATE

November 16, 2026

INCLUSION AND ACCOMODATION

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.