Recreation Worker III; Program Leader Job Abbotsford area,BC Canada,Education / Teaching

Position: Recreation Worker III (Program Leader)
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The City of Abbotsford is looking for Auxiliary Recreation Workers – Community Recreation Leaders to join our Parks, Recreation & Culture team. Under the supervision of the Community Recreation Programmers, Community Recreation Leaders are responsible for planning and facilitating a variety of social, cultural, sport and general interest activities for early years, child, youth and adult programs.

Core Characteristics:

Outstanding leadership and customer service skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a culturally diverse community setting

Excellent customer service, communication skills & positive attitude

Duties:

Plan and lead pre-registered programs (sports, arts & crafts, dance, cooking, early years, parent participation, children, youth & adult)

Supervise, facilitate and lead drop-in sessions

Supervise Birthday parties

Childminding

Lead games, sports, and craft making activities with children

Lead activities at special events

Set-up and take down of programs

Report safety hazards and respond to first aid incidents appropriately

Qualifications:

Current Standard First Aid with CPR ‘C’ & AED certification

Completion of grade 10.

High Five Principles of Healthy Child Development Certificate

Leadership skills including ability to model appropriate behaviors and demonstrate sound judgment while creating a positive, enthusiastic & fun environment.

One-year related experience inclusive of six months instructional experience in a sport, recreational and/or cultural environment planning and leading programs, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Area of assignment may require additional experience:
Skate Instructor requires skating experience demonstrated through a skating assessment. Camp 1-to-1 Support requires Special Education Assistant (SEA) Certificate.

Candidates are required to provide a satisfactory Police Information Check and Vulnerable Sector Check in order to work in this position. A clearance requires the absence of any criminal charges or convictions related to this position. It is the responsibility of the candidate to report to their manager any criminal charges laid against them during their term in this position.

The City of Abbotsford is committed to creating a workplace that fosters a culture of diversity and inclusion by attracting, retaining and developing a talented and diverse workforce which broadly reflects the community and citizens we serve. As such, we encourage applications from individuals from all genders, backgrounds and underrepresented groups. We will be happy to work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process.

Salary: $21.34- $25.11 per hour, plus the appropriate percentage in lieu of benefits

Posting Closes:
May 31, – applications will be reviewed as they are received


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