Recreation Technician

Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: French
- Hours: 28 hours per week
- Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
- Experience: 1 to less than 7 months
- Natural resource recreation and tourism
- Disability studies
- Health and physical education/fitness, general
- Sport and fitness administration/management
- Kinesiology and exercise science
- Physical fitness technician
- Sports studies
- or equivalent experience
**Work setting**:

- Various locations
- Ski centre/resort
- Swimming pool/centre
- Outdoor centre
- Tourism associations
- Camp
- Recreational or cultural centre
- University or college
- Theatre
- Post-secondary educational institution
- Library
- High school
- Elementary school
- Associations and non profit organizations
- School or educational institution/establishment
**Tasks**:

- Demonstrate and instruct athletic, fitness or sports activities and techniques
- Assist with special events
- Lead groups and individuals in recreational or leisure programs
- Plan and carry out recreational, fitness and sports activities
- Maintain and repair sports equipment
- Prepare reports
- Understand principles of group dynamics
- Schedule activities, keep logs, maintain records and prepare reports
- Leading/instructing groups
- Leading/instructing individuals
- Patrolling/supervising activities
- Provide lifestyle awareness information
- Assist clients/guests with special needs
- Ensure health and safety regulations are followed
- Assemble supplies, sports and game equipment
- Monitor recreational, sports or fitness activities to ensure safety and provide emergency or first aid assistance when required
**Supervision**:

- 1 to 2 people
- More than 20 people
**Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses**:

- Fitness Instructor Certificate
- CPR Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
**Security and safety**:

- Confidential security clearance
- Criminal record check
- Driver's validity licence check
- Reference required
**Transportation/travel information**:

- Valid driver's licence
- Own transportation
- Own vehicle
- Willing to travel regularly
- Travel expenses paid by employer
**Personal suitability**:

- Dependability
- Flexibility
- Interpersonal awareness
- Judgement
- Organized
- Team player
**Screening questions**:

- Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
- What is your current field of study?
**Workplace information**:

- Remote work available
**Health benefits**:

- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
**Financial benefits**:

- Mileage paid
**Long term benefits**:

- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
- Long-term care insurance
- Pension plan
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
**Other benefits**:

- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- On-site amenities
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
- Parking available
- Variable or compressed work week
- Wellness program