COMMUNITY SERVICES ASSISTANT 5 (Auxiliary – weekdays/weekends/evenings) Municipality: City of Surrey This posting closed on March 19, 2010 at 4:30 PM Job ID: 10-CAS-04 (Please quote job ID on resume when applying) Department: Parks, Recreation & Culture Job Description: The City of Surrey is British Columbia’s second largest city and one of Canada’s most progressive and rapidly growing municipalities. Innovation and technological leadership are vital to our progress as a civic corporation servicing a community of 461,000 citizens. Within this demanding environment, an exciting career opportunity exists in the Parks, Recreation & Culture Department for a Community Services Assistant 5. Duties: The Community Services Assistant 5 performs senior level community service work. The incumbent is responsible for carrying out a variety of organizational and administrative duties related to the planning, development, promotion and delivery of recreation programs and services, special events, supervision, cash handling and facility security operations targeting the preschool, children and family populations in North Surrey. The successful candidate will also be supporting the Community Services Coordinator in the community recreation preschool and children portfolio. Working as part of a team, the CSA 5 will also plan & schedule programs and services including but not limited to special events, school-based activities and staff training events. You will also be required to recruit and supervise program instructors and facility staff. Educational Requirements: The successful applicant must have completed grade 12 supplemented by a degree/diploma in recreation or a related field plus 2 years progressively responsible experience in recreation work, including supervision. Skill Requirements: Essential skills include the ability to work effectively with a diverse population of families and children, build relationships with existing community groups, support new and existing groups and apply creativity in developing unique programs tailored to the needs and interests of the Community. Effective and respectful communication skills are a must for this position. Demonstrated initiative, innovation, a positive attitude, strong public relations and the ability to create inclusive and welcoming environments are also vital in this role. Experience in working with groups to provide leadership and support their development would be an asset. A High Five Certification or an acceptable equivalent is required. You must have a valid BC Driver’s License and an Emergency First Aid certificate with CPR. This position requires the completion of a criminal record check. Additional Information: If you are an individual with strong leadership skills who enjoys working with the community and teamwork and who is committed to the delivery of a beneficial recreational experience to the City of Surrey, please apply on-line. Address: 14245 - 56th Avenue Surrey, British Columbia V3X 3A2, Canada E-mail: Fax: Opening Date: January 19, 2010 08:30 AM Closing Date: March 19, 2010 04:30 PM *City of Opportunity. Progress Through Diversity. The City of Surrey wishes to thank all applicants for their interest and advises that only those to be interviewed will be contacted. Back