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City of Port Coquitlam
Recreation Leader - Youth Services
Job ID J0624-1316
Organization: City of Port Coquitlam
Job Title: 24-101c - Recreation Leader - Youth Services (Casual)
Job Type: Casual
Location: Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada
Description:
Find out why our AMAZING employees love working for the City of Port Coquitlam!
Affectionately known as “PoCo”, we are an award-winning values-based organization made up of a diverse and dedicated team of people who care deeply about the community they serve.
This is recreation work that involves instructing/facilitating programs and services, preparing individual program plans and promoting interest and encouraging participation in program activity. Duties are performed within established guidelines but independent action and initiative is exercised on individual aspects of the programs. Work is performed under general supervision and is evaluated by a supervisor in terms of effectiveness of instruction, services provided and conformance to established practices
Some of the key responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:
- Instructs, facilitates and participates with the individual program delivery for a variety of recreation programs, and services within established standards and guidelines
- Prepares individual program plans for review by a supervisor for assigned recreation programs and services
- Provides referrals to community resources within established guidelines
- Represents the Department and the City in a positive, professional and customer friendly manner
- Sets up equipment necessary for assigned programs and service and stores equipment safely following the end of a program or service
- Maintain routine records, reports and enters program data
- Drafts promotional material for review and approval by a supervisor
- Provides direction and instruction to other members of the work unit and/or program contractors and provides assistance to others in the department
The successful candidate for this position will have:
- High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
- Six (6) months full time equivalent experience working with Youth in a recreation or related setting
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training (minimum 8 hours)
- Minimum of two post-secondary courses related to Youth programs and services
- Standard First Aid
- Food Safe
- Class 4 Drivers License
Why should you consider working for us?
- An hourly starting wage of $26.56 (2024 rate of pay), plus 12% in lieu of benefits and statutory holidays
- We take our work seriously but not ourselves
- We have a positive attitude about the work we perform
- We care deeply about our community
- Our organization is the ideal size for you to make a difference and have an impact
- We have a strong learning culture and want our people to grow and succeed
- We are a living wage employer
Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply online by July 4, 2024, at www.portcoquitlam.ca/cityjobs quoting competition number 24-101c.
The City wishes to thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those to be interviewed will be contacted.
The City of Port Coquitlam will conduct a criminal record check.
To apply click on the link below:
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Employment Length: Casual
Education Requirement: Other trades certificate or diploma
Job Experience: 1 to less than 7 months
Rate: $26.56 Hour
