Recreation Program Assistant | Part-Time Permanent

City-of-Wetaskiwin; Wetaskiwin; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Family Assistance Program

Personal Day

Discounted gym membership

Growth opportunities

Job summary

The City of Wetaskiwin is seeking a Recreation Program Facilitator to help plan, lead, and adapt dryland programming for youth. You will work with a team to create fun, safe experiences that build confidence and new skills, while ensuring participants’ health and safety.

You will report to the Recreation Program Facilitator and contribute to a positive environment with excellent service and communication. This role offers a flexible schedule with up to 29 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Have, or willing to obtain, Standard First Aid and CPR-C certificates.
• Clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector check.
• High Five Sport Certification is an asset.
• Red Cross Youth Leader Certification is an asset.
• Experience and interest in working with children and youth.

Responsibilities

• Plan, facilitate, and adapt programming.
• Provide leadership and act as a role model to all registrants.
• Engage children in a positive and encouraging environment.
• Be familiar with medical conditions and restrictions of children and act accordingly.
• Maintain positive public image through excellent customer service and communication.
• Assist in cleaning up after activities and at the end of each program.
• Report accidents/incidents to Recreation Program Facilitator.
• Ensure safety standards and procedures are maintained.
• Adhere to City of Wetaskiwin policies and procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Working with children

Education

Standard First Aid & CPR-C

Criminal Record Check + Vulnerable Sector

Job description

Job Description

Community and Protective Services Division

Posting: Internal/External

Work-Life Balance: Up to 29 hours per week. Days and hours will vary depending on programming schedules and special events, offering a flexible work schedule.

Competition No. CPS-26-16

Join Our Team!

The City of Wetaskiwin

Welcome to the home of possibility! We are a diverse and eager team that knows it can be done better, and we are doing it! Our values are Trust, Resourcefulness, and Integrity. Here, we cultivate well-being through our team's dedication to building positive, trusting, and fulfilling relationships.

The Opportunity

The City of Wetaskiwin is seeking someone who enjoys facilitating recreation programs, encouraging young minds, has excellent customer service skills and wants to positively contribute to our community through dryland programming! Reporting to the Recreation Program Facilitator, this position will work within a team to help lead programming that encourages participants to improve their self-confidence, independence, build new skills, and create a fun and unique experience. This position is responsible for creating a positive environment for participants and to ensure their health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Plan, facilitate, and adapt programming;
• Provide leadership and act as a role model to all registrants;
• Engage children in a positive and encouraging environment;
• Be familiar with the medical conditions, dietary restrictions, and/or behavioral problems of children enrolled and act according to information and training provided (if needed);
• Maintain positive public image through excellent customer service and communication;
• Assist in cleaning up after activities and at the end of each program;
• Report any accidents/incidents to the Recreation Program Facilitator;
• Ensure safety standards and procedures are maintained;
• Adhere to all City of Wetaskiwin Policies and Procedures;
• Other duties as assigned;

Education, Qualifications, and Work Experience

• Have, or willing to obtain, valid Standard First Aid and CPR-C Certificates.
• Clear Criminal Record Check, with Vulnerable Sector check.
• High Five Sport Certification is an asset.
• Red Cross Youth Leader Certification is an asset.
• Experience and interest in working with children and youth.

Before commencing employment, the successful candidate must provide all necessary certifications and documentation, including but not limited to a driver's abstract and employment-related record checks.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of recreation services delivery and customer service.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team;

Physical Effort, and Safety Commitment

As the successful applicant, you will be responsible to adhere to the policies, principals, and practices of OHS legislation, and the City's requirements, as these obligations pertain to this role.

• This position is considered a light safety sensitive position which includes light effort including but not limited to, standing, walking, climbing, stairs, kneeling manual dexterity, visual acuity, lifting up to 10 lbs. (most office positions).
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• 1 Personal Day per year.
• Discounted (optional) membership to the Manluk Regional Aquatic and Fitness Centre.
• Opportunity for growth within the organization.

Application Deadline and Details

The personal information submitted pursuant to this advertisement will be utilized for this employment opportunity only and is subject to compliance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

The City of Wetaskiwin is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, HR @wetaskiwin.ca