RECREATION LEADER 3 (CHILDREN SERVICES)

POSITION OVERVIEW

The City of Maple Ridge is excited to welcome passionate and experienced leaders to our children’s programming team! If you thrive in dynamic environments and enjoy inspiring your teammates and leading children between 3 to 12 years of age, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact. We're looking for someone with a strong background in delivering fun, engaging programs in both indoor and outdoor settings. Experience in organizing and facilitating a variety of activities—including day camps, out trips, themed events, safety programs, early years initiatives, and licensed childcare for school-aged children—is essential.

As a Recreation Leader 3, you’ll play a key role in creating memorable experiences for children by organizing and leading group activities that are active, social, nature-based, artistic, and event-focused. You’ll help shape inclusive and welcoming environments where every child feels safe and supported. In this front-line leadership role, you’ll model professionalism and foster positive engagement throughout the program.

We’re looking for someone who is organized, adaptable, and confident in their ability to solve problems and calmly navigate challenging situations. You’ll be expected to exercise sound judgment within established policies and procedures and follow both written and verbal directions from supervisors. Experience in maintaining accurate documentation, including waivers, daily logs, and safety reports is also required.

In This Role You Will:
•    Provides instruction, leadership and support for a variety of social, active and recreational programs, special events, camps and nature based activities, including out-trips; assists in leadership and mentorship of volunteers and junior level staff; assists in developing, planning and evaluating programs; prepares outlines, materials and instructions for same.
•    Organizes supplies, program and equipment and other resources necessary for the day to day program.
•    Completes documentation and report writing as it relates to program participants as required.
•    Promotes interest and encourages participation in program activities; responds to immediate inquiries and refers issues as necessary.
•    Monitors facility and equipment for safety, security and maintenance requirements; enforces rules and regulations, and responds to incidents as required.
•    Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Working knowledge of the fundamentals of program leadership and instruction for preschool and school aged children, youth and adults. 
Working knowledge of the rules, regulations, procedures and policies governing the work.  
Working knowledge of modern office methods and procedures.
Ability to participate in planning and implementing programs and activities and to provide leadership and instruction. 
Ability to deal effectively with a variety of internal and external contacts. 
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with program participants, parents and external agencies. 
Ability to assist in leadership of volunteers and junior level staff. 
Skill in the operation of equipment used in the work

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Completion of Grade 12 and supplemented by courses related to the work, plus some related experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

LICENCES AND CERTIFICATES
Valid Standard/Intermediate First Aid and CPR/AED, Level C. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
20 hours of Responsible Adult Training for working with children 
Food Safe Certificate
High Five Training – Principals of Healthy Child Development

HOURS OF WORK
This is an auxiliary position with no ongoing schedule of hours (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).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Applications will be accepted throughout the posting period, with a deadline of July 12, 2026. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by phone and invited to attend a group interview on July 13 or July 15.

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 recruitment@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.