RECREATION LEADER 2 (CHILDREN'S)

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The City of Maple Ridge is seeking passionate leaders with experience working with children aged 3 to 12 in a recreation setting. This role offers experiential skill development, training, and guidance within established policies and procedures and under the direction of supervisors. Candidates must be able to follow written and verbal instructions, work well within a team environment, and provide safe supervision to children in group settings, both indoors and outdoors, throughout the year.

A Recreation Leader 2 will provide instruction and programming for early years, day camps, out trips, events, and licensed childcare programs. This front-line position requires leaders to actively lead and participate in activities with children, organize supplies and resources, complete forms, solve problems, manage conflicts within a group setting, and maintain communication with teams, supervisors, and parents. This work is crucial to ensuring the safe supervision of children in programs. If you're ready to make a positive impact on the lives of children while gaining valuable skills and experiences, we encourage you to apply today.

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.
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.

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).

PREFFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

High Five Training
Food Safe Certificate
20 Hours of Responsible Adult Training

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 hrenquiries@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.