Recreation Program Assistant Access

**City of Port Coquitlam**:
**Recreation Program Assistant Access & Inclusion**:
**_Part Time_**
- 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._

The City of Port Coquitlam’s Recreation Department is committed to providing accessible and inclusive services, programs and opportunities for all members of our community. We are looking for an experienced professional for the role of **Recreation Program Assistant - Access & Inclusion **who will act as a key member of the department leadership team in further developing and promoting a welcoming and inclusive recreation environment. The successful applicant will be responsible for assisting with the development, execution and evaluation of access and inclusion programs and services. Supervision including guidance and mentoring of staff and volunteers is required. This position requires weekend and evening work actively supervising access & inclusion programming and services along with general facility supervision.

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

- Assists in planning, developing, organizing, implementing and administering the operation and promotion of services and programs
- Participates in recruitment, training, development, scheduling and supervision of staff
- Responding to community needs and opportunities while maintaining calm, confidence and compassion
- Through an access and inclusion lens, provides exceptional service to both internal and external customers
- Assumes responsibility for the operation and security for a recreation facility on assigned shifts in the absence of a supervisor
- Drafts a variety of reports and maintains records related to the work
- Completion of 6 post-secondary courses in Therapeutic Recreation or related Community Services discipline, three of which are directly related to working with individuals with a disability or inclusive and accessible programming or services
- Six months supervisory experience
- Excellent communication skills including navigating sensitive conversations with empathy and an understanding of City and community programs and services
- A strong ability to build relationships with a variety of individuals, including parents/caregivers and customers, community partners and staff
- Creative problem-solving and advocacy capabilities
- The following certificates including: BCRPA High Five Training, Standard First Aid, and a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License

**Why should you consider working for us?**
- We take our work seriously but not ourselves
- We have a positive attitude about the work we perform
- 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 diverse, inclusive and supportive workplace

The City of Port Coquitlam is committed to the health, safety and well-being of employees. All external applicants are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of hire. The City will consider its obligations under the BC Human Rights Code to accommodate those who are unable to be vaccinated.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those to be interviewed will be contacted.

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

Education : Other trades certificate or diploma
Experience : Experience an asset