Recreation Leader - Recreation

Town of Banff; Banff; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Banff invites applications for a Recreation Program Leader to oversee and deliver K-4 after-school and youth recreation programs, as well as community events and drop-in activities. You will plan meaningful activities, develop lesson plans, and ensure participants are engaged in a fun, safe environment.

Collaboration with families, staff, and volunteers is essential, with emphasis on safety checks and program quality.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and facilitate K-4 recreation programs in various settings for all ages, focusing on physical literacy, life skills and social connectedness.
• Ensure safety and supervision of participants and complete safety checks in the program space.
• Develop lesson plans and engage participants to ensure they are fully engaged and having fun in a safe environment.
• Communicate effectively with co-workers, volunteers, parents and supervisors via e-mail, telephone or in person.

Job description

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Contributing to the health and well-being of children, youth, and adults, you "Take Care of Banff" by delivering exciting public recreation programs, youth programs and special events. Working independently, you will lead and facilitate K-4 registered after-school programs, youth drop-in and registered programs, and programs at Community Events.

You will lead meaningful recreational program activities and complete various lesson plans to ensure participants are fully engaged and having fun in a safe environment. You easily demonstrate the Town of Banff's employee Mission and Values: Integrity, Teamwork, Accountability, Efficiency and Professionalism. You can professionally communicate with co-workers, volunteers, parents, and supervisors by e-mail, telephone or in person.

The position'saccountabilitiesare:

• You plan, deliver, and facilitate meaningful recreation programs in various settings for all ages, focusing on increasing physical literacy, life skills and social connectedness. Including but not limited to: Into the Wild, Into the Woods, The Basement/Outsiders, Get Out, Mountain Adventures, resident focused community events, and Drop-in Programs.
• Exceptional interaction andcommunicationskills, achieving understandingof children and youth, parentsand adults, co-workersandexternal partners;
• Blending the outcomes of physical literacy, life skill-building and social andnature connection with diligent tracking and report requirements;
• Ensuring the safety and supervision of program participants and completing safety checks in the program space.

Ideally, you have completed a post-secondary program in recreation, social work, childhood studies, education, physical education and/or leadership. Education in childcare courses/workshops, such as Physical Literacy 101, High Five - Principles of Healthy Child Development, NCC - Fundamental Movement Skills, is preferred. A combination of education with at least 1-2 years of work experience with children and youth, demonstrating the responsibilities listed above, will be considered. You will be required to confirm current First Aid certification and an RCMP criminal background check with vulnerable sector clearance.

Working safely is a condition of employment at the Town of Banff. As part of our internal responsibility system, all employees are accountable for adhering to Occupational Health and Safety legislation and Town of Banff safety protocols. The Town of Banff's safety culture philosophy is one of continuous improvement, so we look forward to your suggestions to make our workplace even safer.

"Taking care of Banff: our Community, our People, our Park."

We are seeking leaders who can commit to regular scheduling of at least 4 shifts per week during the school year and fill in for other recreation programming. If this position offers a chance to enjoy work and socialize with colleagues while fitting into your existing work schedule, we're interested in hearing from you.