Activity Leader

City of Vancouver•Vancouver, BC

7d•CA$30 - CA$35•Onsite

About The Position

Located at the Gathering Place, 609 Helmcken St., the Activity Leaders will plan, implement and evaluate a variety of cultural, recreational, educational and social activities for community members. Activities will cater to a variety of age groups and varying levels of participant ability.

Requirements

Completion of Grade 10 combined with some related experience working with similar client groups or in the recreation activities related to the work assigned.
Demonstrated ability to develop, coordinate and implement a wide range of activities (recreational, educational, social and cultural) for people of various ages and diverse needs and backgrounds.
Knowledge of the Downtown South, its agencies and services and resources.
Working knowledge of the recreational interests, social skills and related needs of the facility clients.
Working knowledge of the rules and skills involved in various recreational activities.
Working knowledge of community centre record keeping procedures related to activity participation and use.
Working knowledge of the programs, facilities and policies of the recreation facility.
Some knowledge of the fundamentals of program leadership and recreational instruction.
Ability to work with a variety of socially and economically disadvantaged clients.
Ability to maintain control and exercise discipline tactfully and effectively with difficult clients.
Ability to maintain records related to the work.
Skill in the performance of various recreational activities.
Ability to obtain a standard First Aid Certificate (training provided) and willingness to deal with First Aid emergencies.
A Police Record Check is a requirement of this position. A clearance requires the absence of any criminal charges or convictions related to this position.

Nice To Haves

Related knowledge in Creative Arts and/or Recreation is an asset.
A Class 5 Driver’s License is an asset.

Responsibilities

Organize, implement and actively participate in daily activities for Downtown South residents.
Lead groups and provide basic skill instruction in a variety of activities, encouraging centre clients to participate and develop associated social skills.
Assist recreation staff in planning, promoting, implementing and supervising drop-in programs and special events.
Assist in planning the details of approved programs and activities.
Stimulate active participation of community members.
Initiate, organize, and lead regular trips, including overnight camping trips and special events.
Prepare and distribute publicity to promote park activities.
Provide information and referrals to patrons regarding community services and resources.
Ensure that centre equipment and facilities are maintained.
Deal effectively with problem situations, including emergencies, which may entail administering First Aid, and liaising with ambulance and police services.
Monitor client behaviour and ensure the centre's rules and standards of conduct are being observed and advise of same; provide encouragement and support to clients in need and work with individuals in modifying their conduct to meet the centre's required standards; refer problems to a supervisor or security staff and document same.
Set up equipment and furniture for programs and check that equipment is in good working order, informing supervisor when repairs are required.