Summer Camp - Recreation Inclusion Support Facilitator

Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services; Victoria; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services seeks a compassionate Recreation Inclusion Support Facilitator to enhance recreation programs for military members and their families. The role involves engaging children with special needs in a variety of activities, supported by extensive education and certifications in relevant fields. This on-site position not only supports recreational inclusion but also significantly impacts the quality of life for participants.

Benefits

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Vacation pay

Group Savings Plans

Free second language training

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting children/adolescents with special needs.
• Experience in delivering activities for children with special needs.
• Experience in leading children in activities.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate participation of people of varying abilities in community activities.
• Assist with the development, planning, and implementation of inclusive recreational activities.
• Resolve accessibility issues while ensuring integration of participants.

Skills

Client focus

Teamwork

Communication

Leadership

Education

High school diploma

Current CPR and Standard First Aid certification

Non-Violent Crisis Intervention certification

Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) training

HIGH FIVE Principles of Healthy Child Development

Job description

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 Recreation Inclusion Support Facilitator plays an important role, providing quality leisure programs, services and facilities to our military members and their families.

We promote and encourage people who require inclusion support to participate in a wide variety of activities offered throughout our communities. 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.

You will have an important portfolio, facilitating participation of people of varying abilities in the community activities of their choice. You will need to be a compassionate, empathetic and detail-oriented person who possess strong listening and oral communication skills to be successful in this role. Patience, a passion for helping people and being a team player are also essential attributes. You may be working with one participant or a group of children; all who need help and care to integrate and feel included. This means assisting with the development, planning and implementation of inclusive recreational activities for children with inclusion needs and assisting with personal care and health needs in a variety of settings including at the playground, gym, pool, washroom, at lunch and on field trips. You will ensure integration of participants into recreational programs by using assistive technology and resolving accessibility issues. Each day you will make a difference in the lives of participants and will be contributing to improving the quality of life for our military.

QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED

Education, Certifications and Licenses

High school diploma

Current CPR and Standard First Aid certification

Non-Violent Crisis Intervention certification

Behavior Management Systems certification

Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) / Intensive Behavioural Intervention

IBI) Therapy training, an asset

Current Automated External Defibrillator (A.E.D.) certification

Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) Accessibility Training

HIGH FIVE Principles of Healthy Child Development or HIGH FIVE Sport

Experience

In supporting children / adolescents with special needs

In delivering activities for children with special needs

In leading children in activities

In behavior management

In applying safety protocols and procedures

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

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

English Essential / Bilingual (English and French) an asset

Reading : Functional

Writing : Functional

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

Contract end date : 29 August 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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