Community Aquatics and Recreation Coordinator

CFMWS - WHERE PURPOSE MEETS PASSION!

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 ROLE

Keep our Canadian Armed Forces operationally ready and their families and military community healthy, through the provision of fitness, sports, recreation and health promotion programs, as part of the team at Personnel Support Programs.

The Community Aquatics and Recreation Coordinator plays an important role in the day to day operations of the Recreation Department; planning and organizing events and programs, providing excellent customer service and overseeing staff to ensure programs and operations run smoothly. The Aquatics and Recreation Coordinator is vital in the delivery of all aquatics programs and services; mentoring and supervising staff, overseeing the aquatic facility to ensure that it is operating within policy and working with the Community Recreation Manager to design and develop the schedule and program offerings each season. PSP Recreation services are tailored to assist families with the challenges they may face due to the military lifestyle; by encouraging them to make the most of everyday activities such as going to the playground, pool, or day camp. When members of the Canadian Armed Forces are able to take care of themselves and their families, they can do better both at home and at work.

As the Aquatics and Recreation Coordinator, each day will be different as you coordinate and supervise the details of aquatic, water safety, summer camp and children and youth programming offered throughout the year. The Aquatics and Recreation Coordinator is extremely knowledgeable and experienced in the Canadian Red Cross and Lifesaving Society aquatics programs and services and is able to supervise their delivery. You will be responsible for creating, delivering, marketing and analyzing adult and children’s programming. 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 members and their families. PSP Recreation is looking for a dynamic, motivated, collaborative and creative individual to join our team!

QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED

Education, Certifications and Licenses

College diploma or certificate in Sports Administration, Recreation Management, Leisure Services, or a related field, and some years of experience in recreation administration, or in a related field
Current CPR and Basic First Aid qualifications
Current National Lifeguard Service Certificate (NLS) qualifications Current Red Cross Instructor/ Lifesaving Society Advanced Instructor (Asset)
Current Red Cross/ Lifesaving Society Instructor Trainer (asset)

Experience

In planning and evaluating the operations and delivery of aquatics and recreation programs
In applying policies, procedures, regulations, and applicable legislation
In preparing and conducting physical aquatic programs
In budget administration
In personnel administration
In pool management and maintenance

Competencies

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

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

English Essential

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 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

OTHER INFORMATION

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

START DATE

July 2026

INCLUSION AND ACCOMMODATION

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.