Recreation Program Leader-EN

Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services; Greenwood; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation pay

Health benefits

Job summary

Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS) is seeking energetic recreation leaders to run activities for community members of all ages across diverse programs. This casual, part-time role may include evenings and weekends, with responsibilities to design, teach and lead groups while maintaining a safe, engaging environment.

Located in Nova Scotia, this position supports military families through PSP and related programs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training, and experience.
• CPR and Basic First Aid qualifications; valid driver’s license (Province) preferred.
• English essential; bilingual an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead activities for preschoolers to seniors in various programs.
• Design and implement recreational activities.
• Ensure safety protocols and procedures are followed.
• May work evenings and weekends as required.

Skills

Client focus

Organizational knowledge

Communication

Innovation

Teamwork & leadership

Education

High school diploma

Relevant education/experience accepted

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 and facility bookings. 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

• High school diploma
• (OR An acceptable combination of education, training, and experience will also be considered)

Current CPR And Basic First Aid Qualifications

• A valid driver’s license (Province), 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, Skills And Abilities

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

Language Requirements

• English Essential / Bilingual an asset
• Reading: None
• Writing: None
• Oral: Functional

Benefits Available

Health Benefits

Employee and Family Assistance Program.

Work Life Balance

Vacation pay.

Learning and Development

Free second language training.

Discover all the benefits that the SBMFC offers by visiting

https://sbmfc.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.

PSP:

Keep our Canadian Armed Forces operationally ready and their families and military community healthy as part of the team at Personnel Support Programs.

Personnel Support Programs contributes to the operational readiness of our Canadian Armed Forces through the provision of fitness, sports, recreation and health promotion programs to military communities across Canada and members while on deployment.

This is a casual position working no more than (13 1/3 or 12 ½) hours per week. Casual employees are hired on a temporary basis for a fixed period of time not exceeding twelve months. A new contract can be issued without a break in service.

This position may be required to work evenings and weekends.

START DATE

As soon as possible

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.

Nova Scotia