Activity Leader

Activity Leader

Requisition : 44976

Organization
Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Peoples, Vancouver has a commitment to becoming a City of Reconciliation. Vancouver consistently ranks as one of the world’s most liveable and environmentally sustainable cities. Named among Canada’s Top 100 Employers, BC’s Top Employers, and Canada’s Greenest Employers, the City of Vancouver seeks colleagues who can help shape and embody our core commitments to sustainability, reconciliation, equity and outstanding quality of life for all residents.

Consider joining our committed team of staff and being part of an innovative, inclusive and engaging workplace. Working at the City of Vancouver and within the public service can be a rewarding career where you play a key role in ensuring impartial and equitable access to services, upholding ethical governance, and addressing the needs of citizens with integrity and dedication.

Reporting to the Carnegie Director, and working closely with a team of Programmers and a Community Activity Coordinator, this is a front line recreation position with primary responsibilities in planning and facilitating social, educational, cultural and recreational activities with participants of varying interests, skills, and abilities, and whom are ethnically and socially diverse. Located in the Downtown Eastside, Carnegie Community Centre serves an ethnically and socially diverse population, including a large percentage of people who are homeless or on low fixed incomes and residing in single hotel rooms, rooming houses or social housing.

Applicants must be willing and able to work shifts which may include evening and weekends. The successful candidate may be required to adjust shifts as operationally required.

• Organizing, implementing and facilitating in arts, cultural, educational and sport-oriented recreation programming for Downtown Eastside residents
• Stimulating active participation in program
• Initiating, organizing and leading regular trips
• Assisting in delivery of special events, including set up and strike
• Preparing and distributing materials to promote activities, including some administrative tasks
• Providing information and referrals to patrons regarding community services and resources
• Helping ensure that the facility and equipment are maintained
• Dealing effectively with problem situations, which may include administering first aid and liaising with emergency medical services personnel
• Other duties assigned

Education & Experience

• Completion of Grade 10, supplemented by post-secondary education in the field of recreation, arts, education, social work, or related discipline
• Standard First Aid certification and ability to respond to first aid situations is an asset for this position
• Naloxone training an asset

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to develop and lead recreation programs for people of various interests and abilities
• Knowledge of the Downtown Eastside, agencies, services and resources
• Knowledge and understanding of addictions, mental illness, conflict resolution and violence prevention
• Ability to support people with barriers in a peer/mentor relationship
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with program participants, members of the public, other stakeholders and staff
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to respond to emergencies, walk long distances, and carry heavy items
• Knowledge of indigenous culture and practices is considered an asset
• Fluency in a second language is considered an asset
• FOODSAFE Level 1 is considered an asset
• Standard First Aid certification and ability to respond to first aid situations is an asset

• A current and valid BC Driver's Class 4 License or higher and a satisfactory driving record is an asset
• A clear police record check is a requirement of this position. A clearance requires the absence of any criminal charges or convictions related to this…