Recreation Leader 2 (Sports & Fitness)

Come grow with The City of Maple Ridge! Are you a team player with a “can do attitude”, excellent communication
and customer service skills? We have the perfect opportunity for you!

POSITION OVERVIEW

The City of Maple Ridge is actively seeking enthusiastic and responsible Recreation Leader 2 professionals to join our team and provide a fun and safe sporting experience in our programs. As a Recreation Leader 2, the incumbent will play a vital role in supporting our leaders, delivering fundamental movement skills, sports-specific games, and ensuring that all participants feel included and engaged. The City of Maple Ridge is particularly interested in candidates with a genuine passion for working with children and youth and those with relevant experience in this domain. A strong knowledge of various sports, including Soccer, Floor Hockey, Basketball, and Baseball, will be highly valued in this role. Equally important are excellent communication skills, as effective interaction with participants and fellow team members is integral to creating a positive and supportive atmosphere. By joining our team as Recreation Leader 2, you will contribute significantly to the success of our recreational programs, fostering a memorable and enjoyable experience for all involved.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of Grade 10 supplemented by courses related to the work, plus some related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Some knowledge of the fundamentals of program leadership and instruction of recreation programs
• Some knowledge of the rules, regulations, procedures and policies governing the work.
• Some knowledge of organizing and planning for program delivery.
• Ability to provide leadership and instruction for special events, programs, camps and outdoor activities.
• Ability to deal and communicate effectively with program participants.
• Skill in the operation of equipment used in the work.

LICENCES AND CERTIFICATES

Standard First Aid and CPR – Level C.

HOURS OF WORK

Hours of work are governed by Schedule B (C, J) of the Collective Agreement alongside the Letter of Understanding for Workers in Children's/Youth Services and Recreation Access.

This is an Auxiliary position with no ongoing schedule of hours.

EQUITY STATEMENT

At the City of Maple Ridge, we are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive culture that actively values and embraces diversity. We strive to attract and retain a talented, diverse workforce that is broadly reflective of the community we proudly serve. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process by contacting hrenquires@mapleridge.ca.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

The City of Maple Ridge is a great place to work with competitive compensation packages that include the Municipal Pension Plan, a strong employee wellness program and the opportunity for professional career growth and professional development. If you want to help shape a growing community in a municipality that strives for service excellence, then this is the position for you.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.