Seniors' Program Leader

**Employment Type: Casual**

**Pay Grade: 11 - $25.22-29.48**

**Hours of Work: 30-40 hours weekly (June 2 - August 22)**

**Competition Number: 2025-09**

**Closing Date: February 21, 2025 at 4:30pm**

**The City of White Rock - where every wave of talent helps shape our City by the sea.** We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is committed to promoting and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We know that our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our teams.

The City of White Rock is a unique, ocean-side community of 22,000 citizens located half an hour south of Vancouver on the shore of Semiahmoo Bay and is known for its sunny weather, expansive beach, historic pier, delightful restaurants, and sense of community.

**Overview**

The Recreation & Culture Department seeks a student to assist with seniors’ programs during the summer months. The responsibilities of this position include planning, organizing, leading and hosting summer day trips for adults 55+ throughout the Lower Mainland of B.C. onboard the City’s minibus. The Program Leader will work independently on day trips alongside a volunteer bus driver to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the participants. Tasks will broaden both knowledge and experience in planning, leadership, and interpersonal skills related to programs for older adults in a social and recreational setting. Evening and weekend will be required.

**Qualifications**
- Completion of Grade 12 complemented by some related experience working with older adults, preferably in municipal recreational work, and some leadership experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience; preferred post-secondary studies in the areas of recreation, gerontology, education or related disciplines;

**Requirements**:

- Working knowledge of organized community recreation principles and practices including the safe and proper use of equipment and facilities;
- Ability to plan, schedule, implement and lead assigned recreational programs and provide guidance and assistance to volunteers regarding instructional duties and safe and proper use of equipment and facilities;
- Proficiency with standard office equipment and computer software including Microsoft Office programs;
- Sound knowledge of business English, spelling, punctuation and arithmetic;
- Ability to develop, draft and maintain various types of promotional materials and publications with creativity, detail and accuracy and ability to prepare and maintain files, records, reports and related material;
- Excellent communication skills, including verbal, written and active listening and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, volunteers, program participants and the public, and to make a positive contribution to a team environment;
- Ability to prioritize workload and manage concurrent projects, to work independently, to perform tasks under periodic work pressure, and to exercise initiative and make decisions in accordance with applicable rules, regulations and policies;
- Possess valid first aid certification by appointment’s start date;
- Availability to work on days, evenings, and/or weekends;
- Applicants under consideration will be required to consent to Police Information and Vulnerable Sector Checks.
- Other duties as assigned

The city has applied for the Canada Summer Jobs grant and if approved, applicants must meet the grant criteria. Review the Government of Canada Summer Jobs Website for detailed information about the program.

The City is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is committed to promoting and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We know that our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our teams and a more vibrant community starts with you If your experience and education have prepared you for success in this role and you are committed to working in a manner that supports a respectful, healthy, and safe environment, please submit a cover letter and resume online.

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**Job Details**:
**Category**

Casual

**Status**

Open

**Posted**

January 29, 2025 4:00 PM

**Closing**

February 21, 2025 4:30 PM