Summer Program Assistant - Edmonton, Canada - City of Edmonton

City of Edmonton

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Edmonton, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Summer Program Assistant - Recreation Technician II up to 4 months

Job Number:

46571

Come join the City of Edmonton and make a difference in the lives of children We are seeking highly motivated staff to help run and supervise our Summer Green Shack Program. Now is your chance to put your leadership skills to good use, providing support and guidance to our programs, staff and volunteers

Key responsibilities of the position include:

Assist with the Recruitment, interviews, and hire staff and LITs
Develop and implement programs and training for frontline staff andLITs and train how to execute it
Schedule, supervise mentor and evaluate staff and LITs
Provide excellent customer service and respond to incoming queries
Provide ongoing support, leadership and resources to program staff and LITs
Monitor supplies and equipment
Ensure overall participant and program safety
Assist with preparing advertising/marketing materials
Provide assistance in the development of new programs
Assist with administrative tasks related to the overall operation of the Outdoor Adventure programs(schedules, timesheets, program reports, evaluations, statistics, etc)
Assist with other related duties as required

Qualifications:

Completion of 1st year in a recognized Recreation Administration or related diploma or degree program
Minimum of one (1) year directly related experience in leading recreational, cultural or related educational programs
Experience training, evaluating and supervising staff
Computer proficiency including experience with Google Suite (Gmail, Docs, Sheets)
Highly developed and demonstrable verbal and written communication skills
Highly developed administrative and organizational skills
Excellent interpersonal, team, and customer service skills
Demonstrable knowledge of best practices for inclusive recreation programming
Ability to work independently and manage time appropriately to meet section goals
Ability to work outdoors under various weather and environmental conditions
Current Standard First Aid and CPR (level C) or equivalent is required prior to commencing employment
Applicants will be required to have their own vehicle, and, where appropriate, will be reimbursed in accordance with City of Edmonton policy. This will require the applicant to obtain business use auto insurance
The River Valley Day Camp position will begin April 24 up to August 31, 202
Hire is dependent upon a Police Information Check including Vulnerable Sector check satisfactory to the City of Edmonton and is a requirement of this position, there may be a cost associated with this requirement
Demonstrate alignment with the Cultural Commitments of Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, fostering an environment for others to do the same. For more information on the City's Cultural Commitments, please visit
Demonstrate the foundational competencies, key behaviours and attributes of the City's six leadership competencies: Courage, Inclusivity, Values-Based Influencer, Collaborative Networker, Systems Thinker and Creative Innovator. For more information on the City's leadership competencies, please visit

Assets:

Skills and/or certifications in the areas of sports, drama and/or arts
Experience working with individuals with inclusion needs
Experience working with volunteers

Up to 4 temporary full-time positions for an expected duration of up to 4 months

Hours of Work:40 hours per week.
_Some evening and weekend work is required_.

Salary:
$ $ Hourly)

Talent Acquisition Consultant:
TD/SG

Classification Title:
Recreation Technician II-8hrs

Posting Date:
Apr 21, 2023

Closing Date:
Apr 28, :59:00 PM (MDT)

Number of Openings (up to): - Temporary Full-time

Union:
CSU 52

Department:
Community Recreation and Culture

Work Location(s): Various Locations (City Wide)