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Recreation & Culture Instructor 1
(Up to 3 Positions)
Competition #2024-37
A well-kept secret hidden within the Upper Fraser Valley of British Columbia‘s southwest coastal region. The District of Kent is bounded on the north by Harrison Lake, on the west by Harrison River, on the south by the Fraser River and on the east by Hope and the Fraser Canyon. It boasts a friendly community spirit with a diverse economy in agriculture, industrial development, tourism, and government services.
The District of Kent is offering an exciting opportunity in our Recreation, Culture & Projects Department for a Recreation & Culture Instructor 1. Incumbents in this position act as the Lead Instructor for entry level recreation and culture programs in their area of expertise. These key individuals plan, organize, and deliver lesson plans/recreation curriculum in conjunction with the Recreation Programmer or Designate.
Program & Event Examples: Introduction to sport, art, dance, music, lifelong learning programs and the Agassiz Minor Soccer League. Demos or “Try It” classes at Canada Day, Family Day or other community events.
The ideal candidate will possess:
- A minimum of one (1) year of continuous work experience, or combination of both related education, training, and work experience, instructing children, youth and/or adults in a recreation or education environment in area of interest.
- Sport Programs: Minimum of NCCP Community Sport (Introductory Level) and “Move to Play”Training.
- Art, Music, Dance and Design Programs: Minimum of enrollment in an Accredited Post-Secondary Creative Art Institution or equivalent education/training with a professional association.
- Lifelong Learning Programs: Minimum of enrollment in an Accredited Post-Secondary Institution in area of specialty or equivalent education/training with professional association.
Upon successful completion of the required probationary period, the wage rate for this bargaining unit position is $26.99 per hour plus 14.0% in lieu of benefits. For more information about the District of Kent please visit our website at www.kentbc.ca.
If this position is of interest to you, please submit your resume and cover letter quoting Competition #2024-37 indicating how you meet the qualifications and send to [email protected] by 4:30 p.m. on July 26, 2024. Alternatively, submit your application in confidence to:
Alan M. Lucas, CRSP
Director of Human Resources / Occupational Safety
District of Kent
PO Box 70, 7170 Cheam Avenue
Agassiz, BC V0M 1A0
Fax: 604-796-8516
The District of Kent would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Preferred candidates will be required to complete a Police Information Check and provide a recent driver’s license abstract.
Employment Length: Casual
Education Requirement: Other trades certificate or diploma
Job Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
Rate: $26.99 Hour
