Program Area Leader, Recreation

1 month ago

Vernon, British Columbia, Canada BGC Okanagan Full time
Salary: 19.82

Program Area Leader, Recreation

Date: August 16, 2024

Competition: 115-24/25

Location: Vernon, BC

BGC Okanagan is hiring a Program Area Leader for our Recreation Program in Vernon, BC. Step into a world where every day is an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children and their families

  • At BGC Okanagan, we don't just offer jobs – we offer life-changing opportunities.
  • Imagine a journey where your professional development isn't just encouraged – it's sponsored
  • With our cost-shared benefit plan, paid vacation, sick time, and childcare discounts, we've got your back every step of the way.
  • Feeling ambitious? Our leadership programs will catapult you to new heights, unleashing your full potential and empowering you to lead with confidence.

So what are you waiting for? Come join a team that trusts, values, and appreciates YOU. Your adventure begins here – because Opportunity Changes Everything

Key Duties and Responsibilities

  • Create and deliver impactful recreation programs for kids primarily aged 6-12 years. These activities will range from sports, cooking, adventure trips and much more.
  • Duties will include development of recreation programs, creating marketing and promotional materials, and implementing strategies to increase participation.
  • Engages in and encourages member participation in programming activities.
  • Provides high quality club experiences to members.
  • Provide direct supervision of members, and ensures their health, safety, and wellness.
  • Creates a safe and engaging environment in which the members can interact.
  • Ensures that equipment and the facility are clean, well-maintained, and safe at all times.
  • Builds relationships with the children, youth, and families within their designated programs. Establishes open communication with parents/caregivers.
  • Uses Club vans to pick up members from school and transport to various sites.
  • Provides group and/or individual behaviour management and support.
  • Follows Agency Policies and Procedures, Program Operating Standards, WCB standards, Risk Management requirements and general safety standards.

Qualifications:

  • A diploma, certificate and/or relevant experience working with children in recreation, education or other social services.
  • Class 5 drivers license and the ability to obtain a class 4.
  • First Aid and Food Safe Certificate or willingness to obtain.
  • Successful completion of Agency Screening Process, including a criminal record check

This position is open to all applicants and requires Union membership

Hours: 20 hours per week, shifts scheduled Tuesday to Saturday based on program needs, including evenings.

Rate of Pay: $19.82 per hour

Closing Date: August 25, 2024

As an equal opportunity employer, BGC Okanagan is committed to the prioritization of equitable and inclusive employment practices. Our goal is to be representative of the communities we serve, and we encourage applications from communities which are structurally marginalized based on race, disability, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, nationality, social or ethnic origin, gender identity and/or expression. If any candidate needs any accessibility support throughout the hiring process, we will accommodate such requests when made.

We appreciate and thank all applicants for their interest, however only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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