Recreation Group Leader

1 week ago


Dartmouth, Canada Halifax Regional Center for Education Excel Full time

Early Childhood Education diploma or University background in Child Studies or Recreation, or related experience in a professional child care or recreation field; (b) High School Diploma or equivalent; (c) Experience in a professional child care or recreation setting; (d) Physical abilities consistent with requirements of the job which may include personal and physical care; (e) First Aid / CPR training considered an asset. Specific Job Components The Group Leader in the EXCEL Program shall perform tasks as are assigned by the Program Team Leader. These tasks may vary, from time to time, with the evolution of the organization and include but not be limited to the following: (a) Develop, implement and evaluate structured, recreational based activities; (b) Complete daily attendance sheets; (c) Report incidents and accidents through established forms and procedures; (d) Actively participate in the development and implementation of the program plan; (e) Supervise students to ensure a safe environment; (f) Assist students with personal care and hygiene; (g) Assist students getting ready for and participate in outside play and/or activities; (h) Lead outside play and/or activities; (i) General clean-up/pick-up at completion of program time (not to interfere with or replace custodial tasks); (j) Facilitate positive interactions among all students; (k) May be required to distribute medication under standard procedures at the direction of the Program Team Leader and/or Recreation Programmer; (l) Provide feedback on his/her observations of students to the Program Team Leader, Recreation Programmer or parent/guardian; (m) Address parent and school staff inquiries; (n) Distribution of EXCEL Program literature as required; (o) Attend and participate in staff meetings and training sessions as required;

**Job Type**: Casual

Pay: $19.49 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- On-site childcare
- Paid time off

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Dartmouth, NS B3A 4M5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Childcare: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-09-02


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