Club K.I.D.S. Instructor - After School

City of Mission; Mission; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A municipal government in British Columbia is seeking Recreation Instructors for their Club K.I.D.S. Program, working with children ages 5-12. The role involves ensuring the safety and well-being of participants, planning and leading engaging activities, and collaborating with parents and supervisors. Candidates should understand child development, possess strong communication skills, and hold valid first aid certifications. The position requires a minimum age of 19 and familiarity with swimming and skating essential for program activities. The hourly pay ranges from $20.30 to $22.30 plus vacation pay.

Qualifications

• Understanding of child development including physical, intellectual, creative, and emotional needs.
• Knowledge of the Care and Assisted Living Act.
• Strong skills in communication, conflict resolution, problem solving, and leadership.
• Minimum of 20 hours of responsible adult training.
• Standard first aid with CPR certificate.
• Comfortable with swimming and skating.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety and well-being of participants.
• Plan, lead, and support developmentally-appropriate activities for children.
• Communicate and work cooperatively with participants, parents, and supervisors.

Job description

• Department: Parks, Recreation and Culture - Contract
• Vacancy Status: Contract

Company Description

Mission is located in the lower mainland of BC and is situated in the traditional territory of the Stó꞉lō Peoples including Sq’ewlets, Leq’a:mel, Sema:th, Mathexwi, Kwantlen, and Katzie territories. Mission is a rapidly growing and dynamic community of approximately 41,500 residents, located 15 minutes north of the US border and 70 kilometers east of Vancouver. Although Mission is part of a broader metropolitan area, it still maintains its distinct and welcoming small-town character.

Job Description

The City of Mission’s Parks, Recreation and Culture Department is looking for Recreation Instructors for our Club K.I.D.S. Program. This position will work with children ages 5-12. This position will ensure the safety and well-being of participants and will communicate and work cooperatively with participants, parents, supervisors, and community agencies. In this role you will plan, lead, and support developmentally-appropriate and engaging activities for children enrolled in the Club K.I.D.S. program. You will participate with children in an enthusiastic, respectful, and friendly manner

Qualifications

Candidates for this role must have an understanding of child development including their physical, intellectual, creative, and emotional needs. They should have knowledge of the Care and Assisted Living Act. They must also have strong skills in communication, conflict resolution, problem solving, and leadership. The candidate will have proven sound judgment, ethical decision making, and the ability to stay calm under pressure and/or when handling conflicting priorities.

As the ideal candidate, you must possess a minimum of 20 hours of responsible adult training, and a standard first aid with CPR certificate. University education, BCRPA High Five Certification and NCCP are considered assets. All candidates should be comfortable with swimming and skating, in addition to general recreation activities for children. A vulnerable sector criminal record check will be required as a condition of employment. As we are a Fraser Health Licensed program, all candidates must be at least 19 years of age.

Additional Information

The Club K.I.D.S. after-school program runs from September to June from 2:15 pm to 6:00 pm. There are additional hours available for Pro-D days and camps. The hourly rate of pay is $20.30-22.30 per hour plus 4% vacation pay.