Description
CFMWS. A job with purpose. Our 4000+ person strong organization champions a healthy, fun, creative and active lifestyle for Canadian Armed Forces members, Veterans and their families. Help us deliver a variety of recreation and fitness programs, offer family support, organize charity events and make sure our members access retail, travel and banking discounts and customized financial services. At Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS), we love what we do. And we live it too.
THE ROLEPicture getting paid to spend the whole summer with a child or children with special needs who require your help integrating into their group. You’ll have to adapt to them while finding ways to get them to safely participate in the group’s various activities (going to the pool, playing in the park, doing arts and crafts…)! Wouldn’t that be great?
Imagine being able to let out your inner child and never get bored, while adding an important skill to your resume.
We’re looking for Specialized Leader - Day Camp for children from kindergarten to grade 6 with inclusion support needs. Each week will be a new adventure with a host of indoor, but mostly outdoor activities. You’ll gain experience in stimulating children with special needs as well as in crisis intervention, programming adaptation and humanism. Your role will be vital to the camp and will have a positive impact on the lives of the children using the inclusion support service.
QUALIFICATIONS NEEDEDEducation, Certifications and Licenses
High School diploma OR several years of experience in a related field
Current CPR and Basic First Aid qualifications (an asset)
Experience
In working with children with behavioural disorders
In leading children in activities
In ensuring safety protocols and procedures
Competencies
Client focus, organizational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership.
Skills and Abilities
Of theories related to behavioural disorders in children
Of summer recreation programs
Of health and safety practices
Of group dynamics
Of injury prevention practices
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTSFrench Essential
BENEFITS AVAILABLEHealth Benefits: Employee and Family Assistance Program.
Work Life Balance: Vacation pay.
Retirement Planning: Group Savings Plans.
Learning and Development: Free second language training.
OTHER INFORMATIONThis is an on-site position with an assigned work location.
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.
START DATEFrom May 27th to August 17, 2024
TYPE OF POSITION
Full-Time, Temporary
INCLUSION AND ACCOMMODATIONCFMWS 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. Workplace accommodation measures are available to all candidates identifying a need during the selection process.