Recreation Leader

Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused service organization in Yellowknife seeks Summer Camp Leaders to create enjoyable experiences for children aged kindergarten to 12. You'll design recreational programs and ensure a safe, fun environment during various indoor and outdoor activities. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, CPR and First Aid certifications, and experience working with children. This role offers opportunities for personal growth and skills development while making a meaningful impact in the community.

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.

Responsibilities

• Design recreational programs, teach and lead individuals and groups.
• Ensure a healthy and safe environment for children aged kindergarten through 12.
• Deliver indoor and outdoor activities across weekly sessions.

Skills

Client focus

Organizational knowledge

Communication

Innovation

Teamwork

Leadership

Education

High school diploma

CPR and Basic First Aid Qualifications

High Five certification (under probation)

Valid driver’s license (Ontario)

Job description

Overview

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.

Role and Responsibilities

THE ROLE

Imagine spending all summer with a great group of kids, hanging out at the beach, playing at the splash park and getting creative with arts and crafts – and – getting paid for it! Imagine letting your inner kid come out, never being bored, while adding great experience to your resume. We are looking for Summer Camp Leaders for children aged kindergarten through 12 years old. Each week will be a new experience with a host of activities including both indoor play and recreation and outside activities. You will get experience in designing recreational programs, teaching and leading individuals and groups while ensuring a healthy and safe environment. Above all, your goal is to help the children have fun, and have fun yourself.

• Design recreational programs, teach and lead individuals and groups.
• Ensure a healthy and safe environment for children aged kindergarten through 12 years old.
• Deliver indoor and outdoor activities across weekly sessions.
• Provide positive, engaging, and age-appropriate supervision and guidance.

Qualifications

1. Education, Certifications and Licenses
   • High school diploma
   • Current CPR and Basic First Aid Qualifications
   • A valid driver’s license (Ontario), 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)
2. Experience
   • In working with children
   • In programming activities for children
   • In leading children in activities
   • In ensuring safety protocols and procedures
3. Competencies
   • Client focus, organizational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership
4. Language Requirements
   • English Essential / Bilingual (English and French) an asset
   • Reading: None
   • Writing: None
   • Oral: Functional

Benefits

• 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

June 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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