Recreation Leader 3 (Children's Support Services)

Canada Job Bank; Maple Ridge; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Maple Ridge is seeking a Recreation Leader 3 to support participants with diverse abilities in community recreation programs. The role focuses on safety, documentation, and collaboration with caregivers and agencies. Auxiliary employment with immediate start is available.

Required are Grade 12, First Aid/CPR Level C, Food Safe, High Five, MANDT/NVCI, and 20 hours of Responsible Adult Training. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills are essential.

Qualifications

• The candidate must have completed Grade 12 or equivalent with related coursework.
• Ability to lead and instruct across preschool, school-age children, youth and adults.
• Strong knowledge of program rules, procedures, and safety policies.
• Experience with documentation and reporting for program participants.
• Good office methods and ability to plan activities and coordinate volunteers.
• Ability to interact effectively with participants, families and external agencies.
• Must hold valid Standard/Intermediate First Aid and CPR/AED Level C, and Food Safe Certificate.
• Must have 20 hours of Responsible Adult Training for working with children.
• Must have High Five Training and MANDT or NVCI Training.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one support to participants to enable participation in programs.
• Prepare tools, supplies, and resources for supported participants.
• Document and report on participants while communicating with caregivers and agencies.
• Monitor facilities for safety, enforce rules, respond to incidents.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

First Aid CPR Level C

Program leadership

Documentation skills

Communication with caregivers

Volunteer supervision

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Job description

City of Maple Ridge is located at Maple Ridge, BC. The company is currently looking for applications for the role of Recreation Leader 3 (Children's Support Services). We are seeking a self-disciplined individual with exceptional interpersonal skills. The chosen applicant will be required to join and begin their duties as soon as possible. The position is offered on an auxiliary basis.

Employer Name: City of Maple Ridge
Position: Recreation Leader 3 (Children's Support Services)
Salary: $24.75 - $28.89 per hour
Employment type: Auxiliary
Location: Maple Ridge, BC

• The candidate will be responsible for providing one-on-one support to children, youth, and adults with a variety of abilities to participate in recreation programs and activities while assisting with the overall leadership of the program.
• The candidate will be responsible for preparing support tools, supplies, and other resources required for the supported participant during day-to-day program activities.
• The candidate will be responsible for completing documentation and report writing related to supported program participants while communicating regularly with program participant caregivers, relevant agencies, and supervisors.
• The candidate will be responsible for monitoring facilities and equipment for safety, security, and maintenance requirements, enforcing rules and regulations, and responding to incidents as required.

Job Requirements

• The candidate must have completed Grade 12, supplemented by courses related to the work, along with some related experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• The candidate must have working knowledge of the fundamentals of program leadership and instruction for preschool and school-aged children, youth, and adults.
• The candidate must have working knowledge of the rules, regulations, procedures, and policies governing the work.
• The candidate must have working knowledge of modern office methods and procedures.
• The candidate must have the ability to participate in planning and implementing programs and activities while providing leadership and instruction.
• The candidate must have the ability to deal effectively with a variety of internal and external contacts.
• The candidate must have the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with program participants, parents, and external agencies.
• The candidate must have the ability to assist in the leadership of volunteers and junior-level staff.
• The candidate must have skill in the operation of equipment used in the work.
• The candidate must possess a valid Standard/Intermediate First Aid and CPR/AED, Level C certification.
• The candidate must have completed 20 hours of Responsible Adult Training for working with children.
• The candidate will be required to hold a valid Food Safe Certificate.
• The candidate must have completed High Five Training - Principles of Healthy Child Development.
• The candidate must have completed MANDT Training or NVCI Training.