RECREATION LEADER 2 (CHILDREN'S)

POSITION OVERVIEW

Are you passionate about creating fun, safe, and inclusive experiences for children and families? The City of Maple Ridge is seeking enthusiastic Recreation Leaders who enjoy guiding children through play, social interaction, and group activities. As a Recreation Leader 2, you’ll help deliver engaging programs for children aged 0–12 in both indoor and outdoor settings. You’ll lead play-based sessions, themed activities, and licensed afterschool childcare, while ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for all participants.

This is a great opportunity to grow your leadership and teamwork skills while making a positive impact in the community. If you bring a caring approach, strong customer service, and experience working with children, we’d love to have you on our team!

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.

Ability to provide leadership and instruction for special events, programs, camps and other activities.

Ability to work as part of a team, communicating and collaborating well with others

Ability to lead and communicate effectively with program participants.

Skill in the operation of equipment used in the work.

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.

LICENCES AND CERTIFICATES

Standard First Aid and CPR – Level C.

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).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Food Safe Certificate

• 20 Hours of training certification related to working with children

• High Five Training - Principals of Healthy Child Development

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

We will be recruiting candidates for the duration of the posting period.

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.