Program Instructor - Youth Programs
Competition Number: 22087
Job Title: Program Instructor - Youth Programs
Department: Recreation, Culture & Community Services
Employment Type: Program Instructor
Salary: $17.00 to $22.00 per hour, depending on education & experience
Posted Date: September 27, 2022, 12:00 am
Closing Date: December 23, 2022, 11:30 pm
Last Modified: January 13, 2023, 8:25 am
Posting: Closed
Status: Posting Extended. Interviews may be initiated prior to closing date.
Courtenay Recreation’s The LINC Youth Centre is looking for a fun and energetic individuals who enjoy working with youth to join our dynamic team!
Develop your leadership and facilitation skills while working with youth 8-18 years in structured and unstructured environments. Continue to learn and grow in the field of Recreation and Youth Work while enjoying team work, collaboration and serving the public! This is a non-union, casual position and may include afternoon, evening or weekend shifts, week-long day camps, or weekly pre-registered programs, depending on registration and staff availability.
As a program instructor you are responsible for supervising and facilitating drop-in activities and special events (LINC’s Haunted House, Youth Week, etc.) at The LINC Youth Centre and Indoor Skatepark and have the opportunity to plan, facilitate or assist in our pre-registered programs for youth and/or drop-in centre. Registered camps and programs may include: cooking & baking, arts & crafts, sports, including skateboarding and scootering, leadership, specialty out-trips and more! Hours are variable and may include daytime, evenings, and weekends. Wage $17 - $22 depending on experience and qualifications.
Qualifications:
- Must have completed grade 12
- Must have previous experience working with children and/or youth 8 years & over
- Willing to work afterschool, evenings and weekends or interested in working interested in working week-long camps (e.g. winter, break, spring break)
- Must possess First Aid and CPR-C certification (or be willing to obtain)
- Should have the ability to instruct special hobbies or skills such as dance, art, sports, skateboarding, scootering or cooking, or a willingness to learn. Skatepark familiarity, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, Class 4 BC driver’s license, High Five, Physical Literacy Training, Food Safe, & NLS certifications are an asset but not required.
- Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and maintain a level of confidentiality with program participants, volunteers, staff and the public.
- Experience and/or certificates in recreation, education, child & youth care, human services or equivalent will be preferred
How to apply: Please submit your cover letter and resume through the APPLY button below.
We sincerely thank all applicants – only those short-listed for interviews will be contacted. Interviews will continue until all positions are filled. Successful candidates must consent to completing a criminal record check.
For more information, please email linc@courtenay.ca
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