RMC Varsity Manager

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 Royal Military College of Canada (RMC) is a unique national military university that provides the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) with exemplary officers to serve Canada.

We’re looking for a Varsity Program Manager who is passionate about collegiate athletics and thrives in a structured, mission-driven environment. In this role, you’ll lead the planning, delivery, and continuous improvement of a comprehensive varsity athletics program that aligns with the strategic priorities of the institution.

The ideal candidate brings strong experience in sports administration, program management, and stakeholder coordination, along with the ability to develop and implement policies, manage budgets, and oversee operations. You’ll be responsible for coordinating all aspects of varsity programming-from scheduling, transportation, and game administration to staff recruitment, athletic therapy services, and awards programs-while ensuring compliance with governing bodies and institutional standards.

You are a highly organized leader and problem-solver who can manage multiple priorities, support coaches and student-athletes, and foster strong relationships with internal and external partners. A key part of your role will involve monitoring program effectiveness, ensuring academic eligibility and compliance, managing risk, and maintaining clear communication across all stakeholders.

This position offers the opportunity to shape the future of varsity athletics by driving strategic planning, overseeing resource allocation and promoting innovation. Your work will directly support the success, well-being, and development of student-athletes while strengthening the institution’s presence within the athletic community.

Education, Certifications and Licenses

Bachelor degree in Physical Education, Sports Administration, Kinesiology or in a related field and several years of experience in intercollegiate athletics

Current CPR and Basic First Aid qualifications

Experience

In managing varsity or inter-collegiate sports programs

In resources management for sports activities

In budget administration

In personnel administration

In preparing and delivering presentations

In applying policies, procedures, regulations, and applicable legislation

In sports facilities management and development

Competencies

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

Bilingual (English and French) Essential

Reading: Advanced

Writing: Functional

Oral: Advanced

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

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

This is a temporary full time position with an anticipated term of 2 years.

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.