Fitness, Sports and Recreation - Ottawa, Canada - CFMWS

CFMWS

Verified Company

Ottawa, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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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 Coordinator**:

As a Fitness, Sports and Recreation Coordinator, you are part of an enthusiastic team of adventurous individuals who enjoy travel, meaningful employment, and contributing in a team-based static or ship-based environment.

Excited by the opportunity to deploy as a civilian among our CAF personnel abroad, you are a team player with a roll-up-your-sleeves attitude in a fast-paced setting.

You are able to adapt to new challenges in an ever-changing dynamic environment, where an unconventional workweek is commonplace.

Supervisor:

The Supervisor oversees the fitness, sports, and recreation department.

They support and lead a team of Coordinators towards developing and delivering exceptional programs and services for the CAF and their partner nations.

They are responsible for managing the staff and program schedules, performance management, and overall management of the fitness, sports, and recreation department.

Working in a team setting, you will be contributing at the forefront of supporting Canada's military abroad. Most importantly, you will be coordinating Fitness, Sports and Recreation for Canadian, and in some cases, partner nations.

You will conduct personal and group fitness and sports training as well as delivering briefings and guidance on sports and recreation policies, directives and procedures.

In addition, you play an important role in enhancing the morale of CAF members by planning recreational activities, outings and events.

Keeping CAF members energized ensures they are mentally and physically ready to sustain the rigours of operations, and live healthy balanced lives.

You will be able to use your creativity in finding innovating ways to help pass leisurely time and will occasionally be able to accompany CAF members for the activity.

For more information:
CFMWS Careers | CFMWS

QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED Education, Certifications and Licenses**Bachelor's degree in Physical Education, Exercise Physiology, Exercise Sciences, or a related field

(OR College diploma or certificate in Exercise Sciences, or a related field)

Current CPR and Standard First Aid certification

Current Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) designation, an asset

Canadian citizenship

Must have a valid Canadian passport

Possess a valid Canadian driver's license

Experience
In planning, organizing, and coordinating the operations and delivery of physical fitness, sports, and recreation programs

In evaluating physical fitness

In preparing and conducting physical fitness training sessions

In preparing and administering tournaments and sporting events

In officiating sporting events and/or athletic competitions

In coaching sports

Additional Supervisor Experience
In managing facilities

In inventory control and loss prevention

In personnel administration

Competencies, Skills and Abilities
Client focus, organizational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
English Essential / French Essential / Bilingual an asset

Reading:
Functional

Writing:
Functional

Oral:
Functional

BENEFITS AVAILABLE Health Benefits**:
Drug coverage, travel insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.

Monthly
tax-free allowances in addition to your salary (Allowance rates are based on mission/location).
Possibility of
Home Leave Travel Allowance (Paid leave dependent on 6-month deployment).

Accommodations and meals provided for duration of deployment.

OTHER INFORMATION

Conditions of Employment:

Completion of a health, dental and psychosocial assessment;
Willingness to work a nonconventional workweek (e.g. 56hrs per week/weekends);
Position requires walking, heavy lifting, carrying, pulling and/or pushing (i.e. 50 lbs/ 23 kg or more);
Accommodations: restricted to shared living quarters on camp, privacy is limited.

In order to be considered for deployment, internal employees of CFMWS must include:

Resume
Cover Letter indicating the reason why they want to deploy
Resume
Cover Letter indicating the reason why they want to deploy

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START DATE AND LOCATION
Deployment start dates may take place within the next 2 years.
Deployment contracts are 6 month terms.

DEPLOYMENT SUPPORT:

CFMWS has been delivering morale and welfare programs to deployed CAF members since 2000 in the area of fitness, sports and recreation.

We also assist with