Recreation Leader 3 - Maple Ridge, Canada - City of Maple Ridge

City of Maple Ridge

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Maple Ridge, Canada

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Description

Recreation Leader 3 (Children's Area):

Competition #23-058

Status:
Auxiliary

Department:
Parks, Recreation & Culture

Salary:
$ $25.68 per hour

Closing:
April 9th, 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

Are you 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, to support and oversee the safety of groups of children between the ages of 0-12 years.

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 varied abilities to participate in recreation as a support worker.

This 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 leadership of volunteers and junior level 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

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

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.

Education :
Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience :
Experience an asset