Program Assistant

District of Saanich; Victoria; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The District of Saanich seeks a Program Assistant dedicated to engaging youth and planning activities at various program sites. The ideal candidate thrives in dynamic environments, enjoys working with youth, and embodies motivations to enhance their creativity and talents, while ensuring safety and enjoyment during programs.

Qualifications

• Eight weeks of experience with participants in recreational settings.
• Satisfactory Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector (PIC-VS).
• Emergency First-Aid and CPR-C certification.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee registered and drop-in programs for youth.
• Lead and engage youth in activities that inspire talents.
• Ensure enjoyment and safety by maintaining the program site.

Skills

Customer Service

Interpersonal Skills

Enthusiasm

Motivation

Education

Completion of Grade 10

Job description

The District of Saanich Youth Services operates three stand-alone youth centres within its recreation centre settings. Staff are responsible for planning and overseeing registered and drop-in programs for youth in the community. As a Program Assistant, you will lead and engage youth in activities that inspire talents, ignite creativity, and champion interests. You will work cooperatively with youth, families, coworkers, and supervisors to ensure enjoyment and safety by maintaining the program site and implementing safe, organized activities.

Requirements include:

1. Completion of Grade 10
2. Eight weeks of experience working with participants in recreational or instructional settings
3. Satisfactory Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector (PIC-VS) no older than 6 months
4. Emergency First-Aid and CPR-C certification

Ideal candidates will have experience working with youth, demonstrate customer service and interpersonal skills, and be able to maintain enthusiasm and motivation. Experience with children and youth with diverse interests, needs, and neurodiversity is an asset. The role involves working varying shifts including weekends, after school, and evenings, with a minimum of 3 hours per week. Shift hours and locations vary based on program registration.

Program locations include:

• Gordon Head Youth Centre
• Pearkes Youth Centre
• Cedar Hill Recreation Centre
• Local SD61 & SD63 Middle and High Schools

Experience in the following program areas is an asset:

• Cooking & Baking
• Arts & Crafts
• Yoga
• Zumba or Dance Fitness
• General Youth Social Programs

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