Arts & Culture

6 days ago

Port Coquitlam, Canada City of Port Coquitlam Full time

Job ID:

- J0125-0918
- Position Number:

- 25-021c
- Job Title:

- 25-021c - Recreation Leader - Arts & Culture (Casual)
- Job Type:

- Casual
- Job Category:

- Arts, Culture and Community Initiatives
- Open Positions:

- 2
- Department:

- Recreation
- Division:

- Cultural Development & Community Services
- Employee Group:

- 0
- Date Posted:

- January 22, 2025
- Closing Date:

- February 4, 2025
- Find out why our AMAZING employees love working for the City of Port Coquitlam_
- Affectionately known as “PoCo”, we are an award-winning values-based organization made up of a diverse and dedicated team of people who care deeply about the community they serve._

Our Recreation Department is currently seeking out-going, enthusiastic and energetic individuals to join our team as Recreation Leader - Arts & Culture, assisting in leading activities and delivering programs and services for children and other community members. At this time, we are specifically looking for individuals with visual and/or performing arts experience to lead spring break and summer day camps for children ages 5 to 12.

**Some of the key responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to**:

- Instructs, facilitates and participates in program delivery for a variety of arts & culture programs and services within established standards and guidelines
- Prepares program plans for review by a supervisor for assigned recreation programs and services
- Provides referrals to community resources within established guidelines
- Sets up equipment necessary for assigned programs and stores equipment safely
- Maintains routine records, reports and enters program data
- Drafts promotional material for review and approval by a supervisor
- Provides direction and instruction to other members of the work unit and/or program contractors and provides assistance to others in the department
- Highschool Diploma or equivalent (GED)
- Six (6) months full-time equivalent experience working in an arts related setting
- Minimum of two (2) post-secondary courses related to community development
- Standard First Aid
- Serving It Right
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s License
- Facilitation Training

**Why should you consider working for us?**
- An hourly starting wage of $26.96 (2025 rate of pay), plus % in lieu of benefits and statutory holidays
- We take our work seriously but not ourselves
- We have a positive attitude about the work we perform
- We care deeply about our community
- Our organization is the ideal size for you to make a difference and have an impact
- We have a strong learning culture and want our people to grow and succeed
- We are a living wage employer

**The City wishes to thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those to be interviewed will be contacted.**

**To be considered for this position, all certifications and licenses need to be uploaded with your resume and cover letter.**

**The City of Port Coquitlam will conduct a criminal record check.**
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