Recreation Leader 3 (Children Services)

City of Maple Ridge is located at Maple Ridge, BC. The company is currently looking for applications for the role of Recreation Leader 3 (Children Services). We are seeking a self-disciplined individual with exceptional interpersonal skills. The chosen applicant will be required to join and begin their duties as soon as possible. The position is offered on an auxiliary basis.

Employer Name: City of Maple Ridge
Position: Recreation Leader 3 (Children Services)
Salary: $24.75 – $28.89 per hour
Employment type: Auxiliary
Location: Maple Ridge, BC

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Job Description

• The candidate will be responsible for providing instruction, leadership, and support for a variety of social, active, and recreational programs, special events, camps, and nature-based activities, including out-trips, while assisting with the leadership and mentorship of volunteers and junior-level staff, supporting program development, planning, and evaluation, and preparing program outlines, materials, and instructions.
• The candidate will be responsible for organizing supplies, program equipment, and other resources required for day-to-day program operations.
• The candidate will be responsible for completing documentation and report writing related to program participants as required.
• The candidate will be responsible for promoting interest in program activities, encouraging participation, responding to immediate inquiries, and referring issues as necessary.
• The candidate will be responsible for monitoring facilities and equipment for safety, security, and maintenance requirements, enforcing rules and regulations, and responding to incidents as required.
• The candidate will be responsible for performing other related duties as required.

Job Requirements

• The candidate must have completed Grade 12, supplemented by courses related to the work, along with some related experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• The candidate must have working knowledge of the fundamentals of program leadership and instruction for preschool and school-aged children, youth, and adults.
• The candidate must have working knowledge of the rules, regulations, procedures, and policies governing the work.
• The candidate must have working knowledge of modern office methods and procedures.
• The candidate must have the ability to participate in planning and implementing programs and activities while providing leadership and instruction.
• The candidate must have the ability to deal effectively with a variety of internal and external contacts.
• The candidate must have the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with program participants, parents, and external agencies.
• The candidate must have the ability to assist in the leadership of volunteers and junior-level staff.
• The candidate must have skill in the operation of equipment used in the work.
• The candidate must possess a valid Standard/Intermediate First Aid and CPR/AED, Level C certification.
• The candidate must have completed 20 hours of Responsible Adult Training for working with children.
• The candidate will be required to hold a valid Food Safe Certificate.
• The candidate must have completed High Five Training – Principles of Healthy Child Development.

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