Recreation Leader

Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services; Kingston; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Kingston, Ontario is looking for a Recreation Leader to engage with children, youth, and adults through various programming activities. Ideal candidates will have experience in child programming and relevant certifications like CPR. This role emphasizes safety and community connection, providing an opportunity to turn your passion into a rewarding career.

Benefits

Health Benefits: Employee and Family Assistance Program

Vacation pay

Group Savings Plans

Free second language training

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead activities that help community members learn new skills.
• Design recreational programs that foster social connections.
• Ensure a healthy and safe environment for participants.

Skills

Client focus

Organizational knowledge

Communication

Innovation

Teamwork

Leadership

Education

Current CPR and Basic First Aid Qualifications

HIGH FIVE Principles of Healthy Child Development

HIGH FIVE Healthy Minds for Healthy Children

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 Basic First Aid Qualifications

A valid driver’s license (ON), an asset

HIGH FIVE Principles of Healthy Child Development or HIGH FIVE Sport (successful completion by end of probation)

HIGH FIVE Healthy Minds for Healthy Children (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

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

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

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.

START DATE

September 2, 2025

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.

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