Location
Courtenay, BC | Canada
Job description
The City of Courtenay invites applications for the temporary positions of "Summer Inclusion Leaders (1, 2 and 3)”.
Summer Inclusion Leaders 1, 2 & 3 engage, integrate and lead in the creation of quality experiences for participants with diverse abilities into recreation programs and camps. Recreation Programming categories include: sports, arts, special interest, cooking, dance and more. Leaders will ensure the safety and confidentiality of all participants, take attendance and perform program set up and take down.
Inclusion Leader 1
High school diploma preferred or currently enrolled/completed Grade 11
Inclusion Leader 2
Completion of Grade 12 or currently enrolled in/completed a Post-Secondary Diploma and/or Degree in related field (ie. Therapeutic Recreation, Human Services, Community Support Worker, Special Education, etc) or a combination of education and experience
Willingness to obtain Class 4 licence
Interpersonal, communication, organizational, time-management, conflict resolution and problem-solving skills
High 5 Principles of Healthy Childhood Development and Food Safe would be an asset
Other Education / Training surrounding diverse abilities
Inclusion Leader 3
Currently enrolled in/completed a Post-Secondary Diploma and/or Degree in related field (ie. Therapeutic Recreation, Human Services, Community Support Worker, Special Education, etc) or a combination of education and experience Class 4 driver’s license preferred (Activity Leader 3)
High 5 Principles of Healthy Childhood Development and Food Safe would be an asset
Other Education / Training surrounding diverse abilities
All Levels
Criminal Records Clearance
Current Standard First Aid and CPR Level C (or willing to obtain)
Experience with variety of age groups and abilities
Experience working with people with diverse abilities
Experience in a recreational sport, education, music, dance, cooking or art setting
Interpersonal, communication, organizational, time-management, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills
Ability to adapt activities to meet participant’s needs
Highly motivated and ability to work as a team and independently
Ability to build healthy relationships with participants and promote positive values and recreational benefits
Strong commitment to professionalism
Demonstrates ability to safety and effectively lead and facilitate various levels of abilities and ages
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Class 5 drivers’ licence; willingness to obtain Class 4 licence
Non-violent crisis intervention
Wage range is between $21.00 and $30.00 per hour, depending on experience. There are various full and part-time positions; hours range between 7:45 am and 5:15 pm; Monday to Friday.
If you have the qualifications along with the passion to help Courtenay be the most livable City in British Columbia, then submit a resume outlining how you meet the qualifications with a covering letter clearly marked “Application – Temporary Summer Inclusion Leader”. Submit your application through the “Apply” button below.
We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those short listed will be contacted.
Job tags
Salary
$21 - $30 per hour
