Recreation Program Assistant | Part-Time Permanent

City of Wetaskiwin • Wetaskiwin, AB

8d • CA$19 - CA$23 • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Wetaskiwin is seeking someone who enjoys facilitating recreation programs, encouraging young minds, has excellent customer service skills and wants to positively contribute to our community through dryland programming! Reporting to the Recreation Program Facilitator, this position will work within a team to help lead programming that encourages participants to improve their self-confidence, independence, build new skills, and create a fun and unique experience. This position is responsible for creating a positive environment for participants and to ensure their health and safety.

Requirements

• Have, or willing to obtain, valid Standard First Aid and CPR-C Certificates.
• Clear Criminal Record Check, with Vulnerable Sector check.
• Experience and interest in working with children and youth.
• Customer service experience.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of recreation services delivery and customer service.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Adhere to the policies, principals, and practices of OHS legislation, and the City's requirements, as these obligations pertain to this role.

Nice To Haves

• High Five Sport Certification is an asset.
• Red Cross Youth Leader Certification is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Plan, facilitate, and adapt programming
• Provide leadership and act as a role model to all registrants
• Engage children in a positive and encouraging environment
• Be familiar with the medical conditions, dietary restrictions, and/or behavioral problems of children enrolled and act according to information and training provided (if needed)
• Maintain positive public image through excellent customer service and communication
• Assist in cleaning up after activities and at the end of each program
• Report any accidents/incidents to the Recreation Program Facilitator
• Ensure safety standards and procedures are maintained
• Adhere to all City of Wetaskiwin Policies and Procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Employee Family Assistance Program
• 1 Personal Day per year.
• Discounted (optional) membership to the Manluk Regional Aquatic and Fitness Centre.
• Opportunity for growth within the organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed