Recreation Program Leader

RECREATION PROGRAM LEADER
Temporary, Part-Time; Up to Two (2) Positions

Posted November 7, 2024

The City of Fernie is now accepting applications for up to two (2) Temporary, Part-Time, Recreation Program Leaders, within the Parks and Recreation department. This position requires successful applicants to work up to fifteen (15) hours per week, based on program registration.   

Applicants for the position listed below must be mature, performance orientated individuals with the ability to work extremely well with others and independently with little supervision.  They must work in a safe and responsible manner, and exercise good public relations, particularly with youth.

Position Overview

The Recreation Program Leader will provide and maintain a safe environment that delivers fun, entertaining programs that promote recreation, creativity, and inclusivity for participants.

• Provides leadership for all programs and events.
• Provides a safe, fun, and entertaining environment for all program participants.
• Performs in accordance with the WorkSafeBC policies, the Child, Family and Community Services Act, and the Community Care and Assisted Living Act.
• Performs other duties as may be required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Meets BC Employment Standards minimum age requirements

• Current Emergency or Standard First Aid Certification from a recognized agency*

*Recognized agency – as defined by WorkSafeBC.

• Can provide an exciting, enjoyable, enthusiastic, and safe environment for all participants.
• Can have fun and interact very well with a wide variety of ages.
• A good knowledge of activities, games, and sports for a variety of ages.
• Can demonstrate strong verbal and conflict resolution skills for effectively communicating with all ages.

• Demonstrated ability to tactfully handle sensitive and personal information.
• Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs.

• Experience directing children.
• Recreation programming experience.
• Resiliency to all weather.
• Positive attitude.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

The above description reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions and duties as required for proper evaluation of the job and will not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job. Employees may perform other related duties and tasks as required to meet the needs of the operation.

Salary will be in accordance with current CUPE 2093 contract. The rate of pay is $19.09/hour. This is a non-benefited position that is required to work after school hours.

JOB POSTING

Detailed applications containing cover letter and resume should be addressed to Jacquie Hill careers@fernie.ca and this posting will remain open until filled.  

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

Jacquie Hill, Manager of Parks and Recreation

cc: Human Resources

P.O. Box 190, Fernie, BC V0B 1M0 or

careers@fernie.ca

The City of Fernie strives to ensure that its employment practices are free from direct and indirect discrimination and is committed to upholding the human rights of those participating in the hiring process. In pursuit of this commitment, City of Fernie will not condone or tolerate any acts of discrimination or harassment under any of the grounds protected under human rights legislation. This commitment extends to the hiring process and throughout the course of employment.

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