Recreation Programs Assistant - Competition ID: 4056

Kwantlen Polytechnic University; Surrey; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Metro Vancouver is seeking a Recreation Programs Assistant to enhance student engagement through diverse sports and recreation programs. The role involves supervising events, providing administrative support, and fostering an active campus environment. Ideal candidates will have a background in recreation, strong organizational skills, and a passion for promoting health and wellness among students.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of recent recreation programming experience.
• Experience at a supervisory level preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervises sport, recreation, and intramural programs.
• Provides administrative assistance to the Sport & Recreation department.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Teamwork

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 Student Services - Sports & Recreation.

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.

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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.