23-022e - Recreation Program Assistant - Access & - Port Coquitlam, Canada - City of Port Coquitlam

City of Port Coquitlam

Verified Company

Port Coquitlam, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

The City of Port Coquitlam's Recreation Department is committed to providing accessible and inclusive services, programs and opportunities for all members of our community.

We are looking for an experienced professional for the role of Recreation Program Assistant - Access & Inclusion who will act as a key member of the department leadership team in further developing and promoting a welcoming and inclusive recreation environment.

The successful applicant will be responsible for assisting with the development, execution and evaluation of access and inclusion programs and services.

Supervision including guidance and mentoring of staff and volunteers is required.

This position requires weekend and evening work actively supervising access & inclusion programming and services along with general facility supervision.

Some of the key responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:

Assists in planning, developing, organizing, implementing and administering the operation and promotion of services and programs
Participates in recruitment, training, development, scheduling and supervision of staff
Respondes to community needs and opportunities while maintaining calm, confidence and compassion
Through an access and inclusion lens, provides exceptional service to both internal and external customers
Assumes responsibility for the operation and security for a recreation facility on assigned shifts in the absence of a supervisor
Drafts a variety of reports and maintains records related to the work
Completion of 6 postsecondary courses in Therapeutic Recreation or related Community Services discipline, three of which are directly related to working with individuals with a disability or inclusive and accessible programming or services
Six months supervisory experience
Excellent communication skills including navigating sensitive conversations with empathy and an understanding of City and community programs and services
A strong ability to build relationships with a variety of individuals, including parents/caregivers and customers, community partners and staff
Creative problemsolving and advocacy capabilities
The following certificates including: BCRPA High Five Training, Standard First Aid, and a valid Class 5 BC Driver's License

Why should you consider working for us?

We take our work seriously but not ourselves
We have a positive attitude about the work we perform
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 diverse, inclusive and supportive workplace

The City of Port Coquitlam is committed to the health, safety and well-being of employees. All external applicants are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of hire.

The City will consider its obligations under the BC Human Rights Code to accommodate those who are unable to be vaccinated.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those to be interviewed will be contacted. The City of Port Coquitlam will conduct a criminal record check._

Job ID:
J

Posting Reference #:
23-022e

Job Title:
23-022e - Recreation Program Assistant - Access & Inclusion (Part Time)

Job Type:

Regular Part Time

Job Category:
Recreation

Open Positions:
1

Department:
Recreation

Division:
Cultural Development & Community Services

Employee Group:

CUPE

Date Posted:
February 14, 2023

Closing Date:
March 3, 2023