Recreation Programs Assistant

Kwantlen Polytechnic University; Surrey; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Kwantlen Polytechnic University in Surrey, BC, is seeking a Recreation Programs Assistant to support the Sport and Recreation team by supervising programs and events that promote an active campus and by assisting with facilities management, scheduling, risk assessment, and participant safety.

The ideal candidate has a university diploma in Recreation, CPR/First Aid, de‑escalation training is an asset, and strong organizational and customer service skills, with the ability to work independently

Qualifications

• Diploma in Recreation or related field.
• At least 1 year of related recreation programming experience.
• First Aid & CPR certified.
• De-escalation training is an asset.
• 1 year supervisory experience preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise sport, recreation and intramural programs and events.
• Provide supervision of facilities and administrative support to the department.
• Coordinate programs to engage diverse student populations.

Skills

Student outreach

Event programming

Teamwork

Customer service

Microsoft Office

De-escalation

Organizational skills

Communication

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Education

University diploma in Recreation

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Recreation management software

Job description

We are currently seeking a Recreation Programs Assistant to join our Sport and Recreation team.

Job Overview

Supervises sport, recreation and intramural programs and events that promote an active and healthy campus, in addition to providing supervision of facilities and administrative assistance in support of the Sport & Recreation department.

Education and Experience

• University diploma in Recreation or relevant discipline.
• A minimum of one year of recent related recreation programming experience.
• Standard First Aid & CPR.
• De‑escalation Training is an asset.
• A minimum of one-year experience at a supervisory level preferred.
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated understanding of diverse post‑secondary student population to plan and implement appropriate programs and attract students to activities.
• Demonstrated experience with recreation or sport event programming, organizing and implementing activities, preferably with adults or young adults.
• Enthusiastic personality with the ability to motivate others.
• Administrative experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and recreation management software.
• Ability to exercise a high level of initiative and responsibility; work independently, establish own priorities and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with, and provide customer service to, all internal and external partners.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Demonstrated experience with mediation; ability to de‑escalate hostile or upset clients.
• Proven ability to work as part of a team, and handle unusual or unexpected situations.
• Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal and customer service and problem‑solving skills.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Ability to travel between campuses is required.

As per the KPU-BCGEU Collective Agreement, qualified internal applicants within the BCGEU bargaining unit are given first consideration in filling this position. Internal applicants must apply by 11:59pm on the internal closing date in order to be considered as an internal applicant. Internal applications received after the closing date will be considered as an external applicant.

Salary Information

Salary and wage increments are in accordance with the Collective Agreement.