Summer Recreation Program Leaders (Recreation Technician I)
City of Edmonton
- Edmonton, AB
- $18,067-22,361 per year
- Temporary
- Part-time
- Lead children and youth in recreational activities
- Ensure the safety of participants
- Deliver high quality, adaptable and inclusive programs
- Act as a customer service representative on program sites for parents and community members
- Participate in mandatory pre-program training and weekly/bi-weekly staff meetings as required
- Prepare daily and weekly plans and evaluations of activities
- Maintain statistics as well as the security of equipment and supply inventory
- Work in inclement weather outdoors in all weather conditions and safety sensitive environments
- Other related duties as required
- Green Shack Leaders (Northwest, Northeast, Southwest, and Southeast): Work outside leading Drop-In Community Playground Programs for children (6-12 years old) focusing on outdoor recreational activities to develop life skills and leadership through games, sports, crafts, and special events
- Registered Day Camp Leaders: Work at a variety of themed Outdoor/Indoor Registered Day Camps for children (4-12 years old), across the City in River Valley parks or at a City of Edmonton Recreation Centre. Develop and implement activity program plans for camps that may include activities such as sports, science, nature, biking, swimming, canoeing, longboarding, fishing or archery.
- All positions will have an inclusion aspect, where you will have the opportunity to provide on-site support for participants with inclusion needs as needed. Training will be provided
- You may be required to work in both positions
- Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent or higher
- Experience working with the general public, tour groups, children, youth and adults in a drop-in and registered environment
- Demonstrated ability leading and organizing recreation activities
- Experience in leading recreation or sport-based programming with children
- Experience in leading outdoor recreation programs with children
- Excellent customer service skills and the ability to handle difficult situations
- Demonstrated ability to lead timed programs efficiently while multitasking
- Ability to lead, organize, instruct and supervise group activities
- Basic administrative and organizational skills
- Ability to effectively communicate with supervisors and program users
- Current Standard First Aid and CPR (level C) or equivalent are required prior to commencing employment
- Hire is dependent on Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector satisfactory to the City of Edmonton
- Reliable transportation is a requirement of this position
- Positions will begin July 2-August 23, 2024 and training will occur between June 24-28, 2024. Successful candidates must be able to attend staff training
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- Applicants may be tested
- Experience working with children, youth and/or adults with inclusion needs
- Training and experience in cycling is considered
- Knowledge of High Five Principles of Healthy Child Development and Canadian Sport for Life Fundamental Movement Skills
- Valid Alberta Class 5 Drivers License (or provincial equivalent). Must obtain business auto insurance for personal vehicle use on City business