Recreation Program Leader

  • Amherst
  • Ymca Of Cumberland

Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

  • Experience: Will train

  • or equivalent experience Work site environment :

  • Outdoors

  • Noisy Work setting :

  • School or educational institution/establishment Tasks :

  • Demonstrate and instruct athletic, fitness or sports activities and techniques

  • Instruct groups and individuals in arts and crafts

  • Assist with special events

  • Lead groups and individuals in recreational or leisure programs

  • Plan and carry out recreational, fitness and sports activities

  • Prepare reports

  • Understand principles of group dynamics

  • Schedule activities, keep logs, maintain records and prepare reports

  • Leading/instructing groups

  • Ensure health and safety regulations are followed Supervision :

  • 16-20 people Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

  • HIGH FIVE training (principles of healthy child development)

  • CPR Certificate

  • First Aid Certificate Target audience :

  • Children Security and safety :

  • Criminal record check

  • Child Abuse Registry check Transportation/travel information :

  • Own transportation Personal suitability :

  • Client focus

  • Dependability

  • Flexibility

  • Initiative

  • Organized

  • Reliability

  • Team player

  • Work Term: Seasonal

  • Work Language: English

  • Hours: 17.5 hours per week