Community Recreation Leader

4 weeks ago


Abbotsford, Canada City of Abbotsford Full time

At the City of Abbotsford our people are our greatest asset. We offer a wide range of diverse, stimulating and rewarding career opportunities that support and recognize high levels of performance. In Abbotsford, we work strongly to create a challenging and rewarding environment for our employees to thrive. We invite you to become part of a place that has strong corporate and organizational values, rewarding career paths, challenging opportunities and an engaging and dynamic team to work with.

Be part of the story. Join our team today.
Term Contract Opportunity

**Location**: Abbotsford Parks, Recreation, & Culture Facilities

**Position Title**: Community Recreation - Leaders and Instructors (Sport programs, arts & crafts programs, birthday parties, child minding and drop-in activities)

**Number of Positions**: As needed

**Hours of Work**: Various hours per week dependent on programs

**Start & End Date**: On going

**Rate of Pay**: $17.20 - $21.40 hourly + 4% in lieu of benefits

Under the supervision of the Community Recreation Coordinator, the Community Recreation Leaders are responsible for planning and facilitating a variety of social, cultural, sport and general interest activities for early years, child and youth and adult programs.

**Duties**:
Plan and lead weekly pre-registered programs (sports, arts & crafts, dance, cooking, early years, parent participation, children, youth and adult)

Supervise, facilitate and lead drop-in sessions

Childminding

Supervise Birthday parties

Lead games, sports, and craft making activities with children

Set-up and take down of programs

Report safety hazards and respond to first aid incidents

**Qualifications**:
Knowledge and experience playing/instructing a variety of sports.

Knowledge and experience instructing a variety of recreation programs and activities.

Knowledge and experience leading/supervising children (new born - 12 years old) while providing a safe and fun environment for program participants.

Knowledge and experience leading games and craft making activities with children.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a culturally diverse community setting.

Excellent customer service, communication and interpersonal skills.

Leadership skills including ability to model appropriate behaviors and demonstrate sound judgment while creating a positive, enthusiastic & fun environment.

Current Emergency First Aid or Standard First aid with CPR ‘C’ & AED certification.

High Five Principles of Healthy Child Development Certificate considered an asset.

The applicant/incumbent will be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check in order to work in this position and to report to their Manager if any criminal charges are laid against them that may be related to their employment.

**Posting Closing Date**: August 31 2023



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