Program Leader - Children's Programs *Please apply on the City of White Rock site: https://www.whiterockcity.ca/Jobs.aspx Municipality: City of White Rock This posting closed on February 29, 2024 at 4:30 PM Job ID: 2024-04 (Please quote job ID on resume when applying) Department: Recreation and Culture Job Description: The City of White Rock is a unique, ocean-side community of 20,000 citizens known for its sunny weather, expansive beach, historic pier, delightful restaurants, and sense of community. The City is located half an hour south of Vancouver on the shore of Semiahmoo Bay. The Recreation & Culture Department seeks six (6) creative and organized individuals to supplement their regular staff during the summer months. Duties: Responsibilities include assisting a Recreation Programmer in planning, scheduling, implementing, and leading a 10-week summer day camp program for 6–12-year-olds. Program Leaders will also assist in promoting interest and participation in program activities through various media and community groups. Tasks will broaden both experience and knowledge in planning, organization, and interpersonal skills related to programs for children and youth in a social and recreational setting. Evening and weekend work may be required. Educational Requirements: Completion of Grade 12 complemented by some related experience, preferably in municipal recreational work and some leadership experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience; or in related disciplines. High Five Certification including The Principles of Healthy Child Development. Skill Requirements: • Working knowledge of organized community recreation principles and practices including the safe and proper use of equipment and facilities; • Working knowledge of program content for assigned social, cultural, sport, and general interest recreational activities and special events for which leadership skills are required. • Ability to plan, schedule, implement and lead assigned recreational programs and provide guidance and assistance to volunteers regarding instructional duties and safe and proper use of equipment and facilities; • Proficiency with standard office equipment and computer software including Microsoft Word & Excel; • Sound knowledge of business English, spelling, punctuation and arithmetic; • Ability to develop, draft and maintain various types of promotional materials and publications with creativity, detail and accuracy and ability to prepare and maintain files, records, reports and related material; • Excellent communication skills, including verbal, written and active listening and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, volunteers, program participants and the public, and to make a positive contribution to a team environment; • Ability to provide outstanding customer service balanced with the application of best practices and organizational policies; • Availability to work on days, evenings, and/or weekends; • Asset, but not required, to possess and maintain a valid Class 4 or Class 5 BC driver’s license with a demonstrated safe driving record by the appointment’s start date (please visit www.icbc.com for criteria regarding licensing); • Applicants under consideration will be required to consent to Police Information and Vulnerable Sector Checks. Salary: $22.53 (2021 rates) with select benefits offered Additional Information: The City has applied for the Canada Summer Jobs grant and if approved, applicants must meet the grant criteria. Review the Government of Canada Summer Jobs Website for detailed information about the program. The expected duration of this appointment is approximately 10 weeks beginning June 10th, 2024. If your experience and education have prepared you for success and you are committed to working in a manner that supports a respectful, healthy, and safe environment, we invite you to apply. Please submit a cover letter, resume, your current driver’s abstract, and a copy of your first aid certification. Web Address: https://www.whiterockcity.ca/Jobs.aspx Address: City of White Rock 15322 Buena Vista Ave White Rock, BC V4B 1Y6 E-mail: hr@city.whiterock.bc.ca Fax: Opening Date: January 30, 2024 12:00 AM Closing Date: February 29, 2024 04:30 PM Back