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City of Maple Ridge
Recreation Leader 3 (Sports & Fitness)
Competition #24-047
Status: Auxiliary
Department: Recreation Services Department
Salary: $22.00 - $25.68 per hour
Closing: June 2, 2024
Come grow with The City of Maple Ridge! Are you a team player with a “can do attitude”, excellent communication and customer service skills? We have the perfect opportunity for you!
POSITION OVERVIEW
The City of Maple Ridge is seeking highly enthusiastic and responsible Recreation Leader 3 who are passionate about providing a fun and safe sporting experience in our programs. Recreation Leader 3, the incumbent primary responsibility will be to lead and inspire participants in developing fundamental movement skills and engaging in sports-specific games. The City of Maple Ridge place great importance on inclusivity, and the incumbent will play a pivotal role in ensuring that all participants feel valued and included. If the incumbent have prior experience working with children and youth, a strong knowledge of various sports (Soccer, Floor Hockey, Basketball, Baseball), and excellent communication skills, we encourage you to join our team. Your dedication to fostering a positive and supportive environment for young athletes will contribute to the success of our sports programs and create lasting memories for participants.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Completion of Grade 12 supplemented by courses related to the work, plus some related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Working knowledge of the fundamentals of program leadership and instruction for preschool, children, youth and adults.
- Working knowledge of the rules, regulations, procedures and policies governing the work and of modern office methods and procedures.
- Working knowledge of the fundamentals of program leadership and instruction for clients with varying abilities.
- Ability to participate in planning and implementing programs and activities and to provide leadership and instruction on same.
- Ability to deal effectively with a variety of internal and external contacts.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with program participants, parents and external agencies.
- Ability to assist in leadership of volunteers and junior level staff.
- Skill in the operation of equipment used in the work.
LICENCES AND CERTIFICATES
Standard First Aid and CPR – Level C.
HOURS OF WORK:
Hours of work are governed by Schedule B (C, J) of the Collective Agreement alongside the Letter of Understanding for Workers in Children's/Youth Services and Recreation Access.
This is an Auxiliary position with no ongoing schedule of hours.
EQUITY STATEMENT
At the City of Maple Ridge, we are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive culture that actively values and embraces diversity. We strive to attract and retain a talented, diverse workforce that is broadly reflective of the community we proudly serve. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process by contacting [email protected].
WHAT WE OFFER YOU
The City of Maple Ridge is a great place to work with competitive compensation packages that include the Municipal Pension Plan, a strong employee wellness program and the opportunity for professional career growth and professional development. If you want to help shape a growing community in a municipality that strives for service excellence, then this is the position for you.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
APPLY NOW
Employment Length: Casual
Education Requirement: Other trades certificate or diploma
Job Experience: Experience an asset
Rate: $22.00 to $25.68 Hour
