The City of Courtenay invites applications for the position of "Activity Leader 3”.
Activity Leader 3 may work with a team or independently, and is responsible assisting in the planning, facilitation, and implementation of recreation programs to a variety of age groups. Recreation Programming categories include: sports, arts, special interest, cooking, dance, and more. Activity Leader 3 also assists with the training, supervision and mentorship of volunteers and Activity Leader 1 and 2 positions. Activity Leader 3 will ensure the safety and confidentiality of all participants, take attendance, and perform program set up and take downs. Hours of work will vary from 0-35 hours a week, and may include evenings, weekdays, and weekends.
Minimum Requirements
Education Requirements:
- High school diploma.
- Enrolled in or completed post-secondary education, social services, recreation, educational assistant, or relevant/similar field.
Occupational Certificates, Licenses, Association Memberships:
- Criminal Records Check
- High Five Principles of Healthy Childhood Development (recommended)
- Level 1 First Aid or willing to obtain
- Food Safe or willing to obtain
- Class 4 licence or willing to obtain
Experience:
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in a recreational, sports, educational or childcare setting.
- Experience working with people of a variety of ages and abilities.
- As this position may work independently, they must be a minimum of 16 years of age to meet Employment Standards.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Have a strong commitment to providing recreational programming.
- Knowledge of basis program planning.
- Ability to facilitate programs while maintaining participant safety.
- Ability to assist with the coaching and mentoring of volunteers and staff.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Ability to actively participate in recreation programming
- Willing to be available for daytime hours and work a flexible schedule Monday-Sunday
The current hourly wage range for Activity Leader 3 is $25.00 - $31.00 + 12.4% in lieu.
If you have the qualifications along with the passion to help Courtenay be the most livable City in British Columbia, then submit a resume outlining how you meet the qualifications with a covering letter clearly marked “Application –Activity Leader 3”. Submit your application by clicking on the “Apply Now” button above.
Copies of relevant professional certificates, degrees, or tickets will be required at the time of the interview.
You must be eligible to work in Canada (Permanent Resident; Canadian Citizenship).
The City of Courtenay is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted. If you are unsuccessful, please accept our appreciation for your interest.