Community Recreation Support Worker - Regina SK

Ranch Ehrlo Society•Regina, SK

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Ehrlo Sport Venture Program is seeking to fill a Part-time term Community Recreation Support Worker (CRSW) position. A CRSW works within community-based sports leagues and an equipment lending library. The CRSW will work in the community to assist a variety of sports programs targeted at removing barriers between youth and participation in sport and recreation opportunities. The CRSW, with support from the Sport Venture Manager, will support the implementation of structured leagues, community events, and family day camps during summer months. The CRSW will assist with the operation of Ehrlo Sport Venture Equipment Library, including equipment lending, inventory control and equipment repair. As a member of a small working team, you will be paired with community volunteers to ensure that leagues run effectively and meet the needs of the players and families. CRSW promote access to play and encourage places of safety where all kids can have fun!

Requirements

Completion of a high school diploma.
Minimum of 1-3 years of related to youth education, working with youth, special education, and/or group living, or youth care experience considered an asset.
Experience working and implementing programming in the community.
Staff must hold a class 5 novice 2 or higher driver’s license and be eligible for coverage under our commercial auto insurance policy.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to form genuine relationships.
Ability to lead through motivation, role-modelling, and support.
Outgoing personality with interests that can be used to engage participants (i.e., outdoors, arts, sports, etc.).
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Emotional competence and self-awareness.
Ability to display empathy, patience, and understanding in day-to-day interactions.
Strong problem solving and decision-making skills.
Ability to set clear, attainable goals and meet program objectives.
Ability to adapt to new situations.
Effective time management and organizational skills.
Ability to clean and maintain an organized environment.
Open to continuous education and learning and development opportunities.
An understanding of risk factors which may impact children and families.
The ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Nice To Haves

Have or working towards a degree in Kinesiology, Social Work, Education, or Youth Care worker all be considered.

Responsibilities

Facilitate recreational and sport sessions for participants.
Plan and develop sport practice plans.
Discuss progress or concerns of participants with parents, professionals, and other staff members.
Adapt programming to meet the needs and abilities of the participants in the program.
Teach positive social interactions through mentoring and role-modelling.
Document all incidents and updates such as activities, progress, critical incidents, and any other participant updates.
Complete reports and documentation clearly, accurately, and in a timely manner.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Display positive role modelling, agency values, and fairness.
Collaborate with and communicate to the multidisciplinary team when required.
Maintain, promote, and reinforce safe work habits, practices, and procedures.
Adhere to written or verbal agency and government regulations, policies, practices, and instructions.
Assist with the operation of Ehrlo Sport Venture Equipment Library, including equipment lending, inventory control and equipment repair.
Complete all mandatory training requirements for the position as per agency policy and guidelines.