Summer Camp - Senior Recreation Leader

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.

Are you ready to elevate your career in the world of recreation and make a lasting impact on your community? We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Senior Recreation Leader to join our team, taking on a pivotal role in program development, staff mentoring, and contributing to the overall success of our recreational programs.

At CFMWS, we believe in the power of recreation to transform lives and foster social connections. We offer a diverse range of programs and activities that cater to (preschoolers, children, youth, adults, and seniors) in various formats such as arts and crafts, fitness and wellness, performing arts, sports, and outdoor adventures. As a Senior Recreation Leader, you will play a vital role in shaping the experiences of our community members.

As a Senior Recreation Leader, you will provide mentorship and guidance and support to our dedicated recreation staff, helping them excel in their roles and fostering their professional growth. You will collaborate with the program supervisor to design and develop engaging and innovative recreational programs that meet the diverse needs and interests of our community. You will take the lead in facilitating (arts and crafts, fitness and wellness, performing arts, sports, and outdoor adventure) activities, ensuring that participants have a safe, enjoyable, and enriching experience.

If you're ready to take your passion for recreation to the next level and be a key player in our mission to enrich lives and build connections within our community, we invite you to apply for the Senior Recreation Leader position.

Education, Certifications and Licenses

High School diploma AND several years experience in recreation or in a related field)

Current CPR and Basic First Aid qualifications

HIGH FIVE Principles of Healthy Child Development or HIGH FIVE Sport

HIGH FIVE Healthy Minds for Healthy Children

Current National Lifeguard Service Certificate (NLS) qualifications, an asset

A valid driver’s license (BC), an asset

Experience

In programming activities for children

In planning and organizing recreational, athletic, fitness and sports activities

In personnel administration

In organizing youth programs

In cash handling

In dealing with the public

In dealing with children

In ensuring safety protocol and procedures

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: 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

Salary: $24.45 CAD Per Hour

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

The successful candidate will be required to complete a Vulnerable Sector Check.

Contract start date: 08 June 2026

Contract end date: 04 September 2026

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.