Youth Program Leader (Recreation Instuctor 1)

Status
Open
Closing date
Department
Parks and Recreation

YOUTH PROGRAM LEADER (Rec Instructor 1) – AUXILIARY

INTERNAL/EXTERNALOPPORTUNITY

(This is a Union Position)

Located adjacent to downtown Victoria, Esquimalt is a residential community (population 16,209) with extensive amenities including beautiful parks and beaches, scenic waterfront walkways as well as modern recreational facilities, schools and commercial services.

COMPETITION NUMBER: 17-12

This is an auxiliary position requiring the incumbent to work with Community Recreation in the Esquimalt Teen Centre. Scheduled hours may vary, 5 days a week with typical 2-3 hour shifts.

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 foosball.

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 in Recreation, CYC, or 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.

Salary: $16.93 per hour – No guarantee of hours

Prior to applying, please review the attached job description which provides a detailed outline of key duties and required qualifications, skills, and abilities.

Posted: March 8, 2017