Community Aboriginal Recreation Activator

The purposes of this position are:

- Coordinates the planning, delivery, program organization and promotion of a variety of recreation programs and community events at Curve Lake First Nation

**Duties and Responsibilities**:
The duties and responsibilities of this position are categorized into three main functions:

- Programs and Events
- Plans, organizes, and coordinates recreation programs and special events
- Reviews programs and takes appropriate actions depending on registration, including combining/cancelling programs if necessary
- Plan community based physical activity programs based on community’s needs and interests
- Enhance the presence of programming
- Assist groups in planning their own programs
- Ensure the provisions of the workplace, office equipment and CARA programming materials
- Monitoring and evaluating the CARA program activities and providing ongoing direction and support
- Liaise with and respond to all community requests and inquiries with respect to recreation programming
- Recreation
- Provide administrative support to Recreation Portfolio Councilors/Program Coordinator/Manager
- Develop a local recreation needs assessment and work plan for physical activity programs
- Plan community-based recreation programs based on community’s needs and interests
- Research recreation opportunities using the internet and other information sources
- Prepare updates and make recommendations on recreation issues for the Band Council Executive and Chief as required
- Other
- Promotes/markets Activities through a variety of sources i.e. Social media, newsletters, etc.
- Maintains program equipment and supplies and ensures good repair, working order and sufficient inventories
- Acts as a liaison between parents and instructors, dealing with situations/concerns as required
- Develop a community profile
- Provide activity reports to assigned advisor
- Enhance volunteer capacity by actively advertising and recruiting for volunteers to lead and support programs
- Other duties assigned as requested\

**QUALIFICATIONS**:Basic Requirements**:(APPLICANTS MUST EITHER SHOW NECESSARY PROOF WITH APPLICATION OR PROVIDE AT TIME OF INTERVIEW)**

**Education**:

- Post-secondary education in a Recreation related field with experience developing and coordinating recreational programming
- Current Standard First Aid and CPR Level C certification

**RATED REQUIREMENTS**:
**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**:

- Experience with direct program and service delivery
- Experience in the areas of adult and youth care, fitness, social and other leisure activities
- Experience with word processing, spreadsheets and registration programs
- Knowledge of community recreation programming principles and practices
- Knowledge of methods used in assessing the recreation program needs of the community
- Knowledge of the fundamentals of leadership and recruiting, training and supervising staff
- Knowledge of Workers Compensation Act and OH&S Regulations
- Strong appreciation of and empathy with the needs of children
- Sensitivity to Native Issues
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to work in a group setting
- Ability to function as a team member
- Creative problem solving skills
- Ability to work independently and establish and maintain harmonious working relationships
- Respect for confidentiality is a must
- High level of tact and discretionary capabilities
- Willingness to work flexible hours
- Must exhibit a high degree of initiative and self-direction
- Must be punctual/dependable with a strong desire to work
- Must possess a valid driver’s license
- This position requires an acceptable criminal record check

**Personal Suitability**:

- Be honest and trustworthy.
- Be respectful
- Possess awareness and sensitivity to the history, language, culture and traditions of the people of Curve Lake First Nation
- Be flexible
- Demonstrate sound work ethics
- Must demonstrate and ensure a high level of personal and professional conduct

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