Aquatics and Community Recreation Coordinator

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 Aquatics & Recreations Coordinator plans, coordinates and carries out the delivery of the aquatics & recreation programs. The employee develops and amends policies and procedures. The employee monitors, evaluates and recommends improvements to aquatic programs. Maintains aquatics filing system and enforces facility policies. The employee prepares and maintains budget and monitors, records, and documents financial transactions/commitments. The Aquatics & Recreation Coordinator determines aquatic program requirements.

Learn more about CFMWS’ aquatics team by visiting https://cfmws.ca/Aquatics-Team.

Education, Certifications and Licenses

College diploma or certificate in Sports Administration, Recreation Management, Leisure Services, or a related field, AND some years of experience in recreation administration, or in a related field
AND
Current CPR and Basic First Aid qualifications
Current National Lifeguard Service Certificate (NLS) qualifications
Current Lifesaving Society Advanced Instructor (Asset)
Current Lifesaving Society Instructor Trainer (asset)

Experience

In planning and evaluating the operations and delivery of aquatic and recreation programs
In applying policies, procedures, regulations, and applicable legislation
In instructing aquatic training sessions
In preparing and conducting physical aquatic programs
In budget administration
In personnel administration
In pool management and maintenance

Competencies

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

English Essential / Bilingual (English and French) an asset

Reading: Functional

Writing: Functional

Oral: Functional

Health Benefits: Drug coverage, healthcare spending account, virtual care (telemedicine), Employee and Family Assistance Program, mental health support, travel insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance.

Work Life Balance: Flexible work options and a wide range of paid/unpaid leave, including paid vacation, family related leave and personal days.

Retirement Planning: A Defined Benefit Pension Plan and Group Savings Plans.

Learning and Development: Payment of professional association memberships, online learning opportunities including a LinkedIn Learning subscription and second language training.

Perks: Discounts through CF One Member Appreciation.

Explore all the benefits CFMWS offers by visiting: https://cfmws.ca/Benefits

High degree of focus required

Perform moderate lifting, carrying, pulling and/or pushing (i.e. more than 10 lbs/4.5 kg but less than 50 lbs/23 kg)

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

Hours of Work:
1100-1900hrs Tuesday - Friday
0800-1600hrs Saturdays

As soon as possible

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.