Activity Leader - Duncan, Canada - Municipality of North Cowichan

Municipality of North Cowichan

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Duncan, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Municipality of North Cowichan

Activity Leader - Summer Programs and Camps:

The Municipality of North Cowichan (population 31,900) is located in the beautiful Cowichan Valley on Southern Vancouver Island, between Nanaimo and Victoria.

Our communities of Chemainus, Crofton, Maple Bay and the South End are home to a multitude of artistic, cultural and outdoor recreational activities.

The Municipality provides a stable and varied work environment, competitive pay and benefits.

Establish and maintain positive relations with community groups and the general public;
Provide direct instruction and leadership for summer camp program offerings;
Maintain statistics and data and prepare reports;
Maintain equipment and supplies used for programs and functions;
Lead the operation and security of programs on assigned shifts;
Enforce rules and regulations when necessary; and
Perform other work on an asneeded basis.

Required Skills, Qualifications and Abilities:

Minimum of one (1) year of experience leading recreational programs.
Possession of the following certifications.
Standard First-Aid and CPR C Certification,
Bronze Cross Certification
The following qualifications will be considered an asset:
Swim Instructor Certification
BCRPA High-Five Quest 100
Essential Child Development
Fundamental Movement Skills Certification
NL Pool, Waterpark, and Waterfront
Possession and maintenance of a valid Class 5 B.C. Driver's Licence; a satisfactory current driver's abstract will be required.
Knowledge of the philosophy, objectives and principles of a public recreation, Youth Outreach/Youth at Risk and Healthy Child Development.
Knowledge of the operation of a variety of equipment used in the activities and program.
Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with other staff, instructors, the general public, user groups, volunteers, organizations and program participants.
Ability to provide direct leadership and instruction for recreation programs.
Ability to communicate well verbally, nonverbally and in writing.
Ability to work independently with mínimal supervision.

This position has responsibility for vulnerable persons and will therefore be required to undergo a Vulnerable Sector screening check, in addition to a Police Information Check, if an offer of employment is made.

To Apply:

Education :
Other trades certificate or diploma
Experience : 1 year to less than 2 years