Manager, Community Recreation - Ottawa, Canada - CFMWS

CFMWS

Verified Company

Ottawa, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

WHO WE ARE
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 ROLE

The Community Recreation Manager plays an important role, providing quality leisure programs, services and facilities to our military members and their families.

Our services are tailored to help families with the challenges they may face due to military life and make the most of everyday activities such as going to the playground or day camp.

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.

Whether families need to sign the kids up for swimming lessons, improve their fitness, make friends in a new community, our services are here to help.

You will have a diverse portfolio, providing programs to preschoolers, to adults and seniors.

Each day will be different as you lead and manage the department and operations of community fitness, sports, arts and culture programming, and oversee services such as libraries and membership offices.

You will have a chance to expand your skills and share your passions as you mentor junior staff and volunteers all with the goal of improving the quality of life for our military.

We are looking for dynamic, independent and motivated individuals to join our team, helping us ensure recreation is all about fun

QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED Education, Certifications and Licenses**College diploma or certificate in Recreation, Leisure Studies, or Community Development, or a related field

Current AED, CPR and Basic First Aid qualifications

HIGH FIVE Principles of Healthy Child Development or HIGH FIVE Sport (successful completion by end of probation)

HIGH FIVE QUEST 2 (successful completion by end of probation)

HIGH FIVE Healthy Minds for Healthy Children (successful completion by end of probation)

Experience
In planning, managing, controlling and evaluating the operations and delivery of recreation, aquatic and water safety programs

In strategic business and financial planning

In budget administration

In personnel administration

In collecting, analyzing and reporting data for the purpose of program evaluations

In group facilitation, training and team building

In inventory control and loss prevention

In project management

In marketing and publicity including the use of social media

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

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
Bilingual (English and French) Essential

Reading:
Advanced

Writing:
Functional

Oral:
Advanced

BENEFITS AVAILABLE Health Benefits**:

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

Work Life Balance:
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:

Tuition Assistance Program and Advanced Learning Program, payment of professional association memberships, online learning opportunities and second language training.

Perks:
Discounts through CF One Member Appreciation.

OTHER INFORMATION
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. Due to the nature of operations, some evening and weekends may be required.

START DATE
As soon as possible

INCLUSION AND ACCOMMODATION

Job Reference:
CFMWS09841