24-062e - Recreation Leader - Youth Services

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 excised 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 Enforces rules and regulations and ensures required standards of behaviour and safety in accordance with established policies and procedures The successful candidate for this position will have: Highschool Diploma or equivalent (GED) Six (6) months full-time equivalent experience working with Youth in Recreation or related setting Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training (minimum eight 8 hours) Minimum of two (2) 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) 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