23-135 Recreation Leader 3 - Maple Ridge, Canada - The City of Maple Ridge

The City of Maple Ridge

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Maple Ridge, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Description

Recreation Leader 3 (Children's Area)

COMPETITION:
#23-135

STATUS:
Auxiliary (CUPE)

DEPARTMENT:
Parks, Recreation & Culture

SALARY:
$ $25.68 per hour

CLOSING:
October 29, 2023

Come grow with The City of Maple Ridge Are you a team player with a "can do attitude", excellent communication and customer service skills? We have the perfect opportunity for you_

POSITION OVERVIEW

If you are passionate about working with children in a fun, safe, active, and inclusive environment then this front-line, hands-on leadership position is for you In this role you will provide leadership to a team of junior staff and oversee the safety of groups of children between the ages of 0-12 years in recreation programs.

You will assist in program planning activities and themed programs, as well as encourage participation in recreation delivered by you and your team in indoor and outdoor environments.

This position may include opportunities to support individual children with additional support needs to participate in recreational activities. This support role may require providing personal care to children or adapting programs to encourage participation.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of Grade 12 supplemented by courses related to the work, plus some related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Working knowledge of the fundamentals of program leadership and instruction for preschool, children, youth and adults.
Working knowledge of the rules, regulations, procedures and policies governing the work and of modern office methods and procedures.
Working knowledge of the fundamentals of program leadership and instruction for clients with varying abilities.
Ability to participate in planning and implementing programs and activities and to provide leadership and instruction on same.
Ability to deal effectively with a variety of internal and external contacts.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with program participants, parents and external agencies.
Ability to assist in the leadership of volunteers and juniorlevel staff.
Skill in the operation of equipment used in the work.

LICENCES AND CERTIFICATES
Standard First Aid and CPR - Level C.

HOURS OF WORK

Hours of work are governed by Schedule B (C, J) of the Collective Agreement alongside the Letter of Understanding for Workers in Children's/Youth Services and Recreation Access.

- _This is an Auxiliary position with no ongoing schedule of hours_

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Valid Food Safe Certificate
20 hours of Responsible Adult Training for working with children

High Five Training

Principals of Healthy Child Development
Physical Literacy Training in Fundamental Movement Skills
Anaphylaxis Epi Pen Training
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention or MANDT training
Additional training, education or experience related to working with children

EQUITY STATEMENT

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

The City of Maple Ridge is a great place to work with competitive compensation packages that include the Municipal Pension Plan, a strong employee wellness program and the opportunity for professional career growth and professional development.

If you want to help shape a growing community in a municipality that strives for service excellence, then this is the position for you.

**We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.