RECREATION LEADER 3 (CHILDREN & SPORTS)

POSITION OVERVIEW

The City of Maple Ridge is seeking passionate, qualified, and experienced Team Leaders to support the delivery of Recreation Services programs. If you thrive in an innovative, creative environment and enjoy inspiring both staff and children, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in our community.
We’re looking for leaders with a strong background mentoring teams and delivering high-energy, engaging programs in both indoor and outdoor settings. You will plan and facilitate a variety of activities including day camps, out trips, themed events, safety programs, early years initiatives, licensed school-age childcare, sports programs, and other sport-based recreation opportunities.

As a Recreation Leader 3, you’ll create positive, inclusive experiences where children can play, connect, and learn through nature-based, artistic, and sport-oriented programs. You’ll mentor staff and volunteers, model professionalism, and oversee high-quality program delivery while following established City policies, procedures, and safety standards. This includes completing site/program safety checks, supporting safe supervision ratios, using appropriate risk-management practices, responding to incidents and first aid situations, and ensuring activities are delivered safely and effectively. You’ll also maintain accurate documentation (waivers, daily logs, and incident/first aid reports) to support safe, accountable municipal service delivery.

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. 
Please note: Emergency/Basic First Aid & CPR – A or B are not valid for this position.

Standard/Intermediate First Aid & CPR/AED, level C Training: 2 days in-class or blended, approximately 16 hours, certification is valid for 3 years

Standard/Intermediate First Aid & CPR/AED, level C  RE- CERTIFICATION Training, previously completed a full course, renew certification prior to expiry, 1 day approximately class, 8 hours, valid for 3 years.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
•    20 hours of Responsible Adult Certification
•    National Coaching Certificate Program
•    Food Safe Certificate
•    High Five Training – Principals of Healthy Child Development, Sport, Strengthening Children’s Mental Health or The Best Way to Play.
•    Physical Literacy and Fundamental Movement Skills Training
•    Anaphylaxis Epi Pen Training 
•    Additional training, education or experience related to working with children

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).

Please note: Recreation Services summer day camp programs operate Monday to Friday between 8AM – 5:30PM, depending on the program. Candidates working day camps can anticipate 6 to 8 hours a day from June 29 – September 4, 2026.   

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Applications will be accepted throughout the posting period, with a deadline of March 31, 2026. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by phone and invited to attend a group interview on April 15 or 16, 2026.

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.