Recreation Leader (Adult Programming)-EN, Edmonton

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, family support, and organizing charity events.

THE ROLE Imagine spending time with a great group of people and sharing your passions. We are searching for energetic and talented people to take on exciting challenges and contribute to our community. Our recreation leaders work in multiple positions across various locations and program formats ranging from weekly classes to day camps. In each program, you will have the opportunity to lead activities that help our community members learn new skills and make social connections. You will mainly work with adults and lead arts and crafts, fitness and wellness, performing arts, sports and outdoor adventure activities. You will design recreational programs, teach and lead individuals and groups while ensuring a healthy and safe environment. Working for us is a great way to turn your passion into a career. This is your chance to get paid to play.

QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED

Education: High school diploma

Current CPR and Basic First Aid Qualifications

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

High Five Principles of Healthy Child Development or High Five Sport (successful completion by end of probation)

High Five Healthy Minds for Healthy Children (successful completion by end of probation)

Experience working with adults

Experience programming activities for adults/military

Experience leading adults in activities

Experience ensuring safety protocols and procedures

Client focus, organizational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership (competencies)

English Essential / Bilingual (English and French) an asset

Reading: None

Writing: None

Oral: Functional

BENEFITS AVAILABLE

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 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)

Successful candidate will be required to complete a Vulnerable Sector Check

This is an on‑site position with an assigned work location

Due to the nature of this specific position, we ask candidates be 18 years of age and older

Start date: June 1, 2026

Inclusion and accommodation: CFMWS is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and accessible environment. 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.

Location: Alberta

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