Youth Program Leader - Auxiliary

Status
Closed
Closing date
Department
Parks and Recreation

Scheduled hours may vary, 5 days a week with typical 2-3 hour shifts in the Esquimalt Teen Centre (located out of the Esquimalt Recreation Centre.

This position requires you to supervise youth 11-18 years of age in drop-in youth programs:

  • Staff will be responsible for welcoming youth, ensuring sign-in occurs, preparing snack with youth, supervising, developing and leading activities which may include games, crafts, cooking, homework help, pool, and foose ball.
  • Staff will provide all required care and support including, but not limited to, behaviour management, parent communication, and first aid.

The preferred candidate will have:

  • Experience working with youth
  • Post Secondary Education desired, Recreation, CYC, Social Work
  • First Aid Certification is required
  • Clear Criminal Record Check including Vulnerable Sector
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively with our team

A clear and current criminal record check (including vulnerable sector check) is a condition of employment, and is the financial responsibility of the successful candidate.