Summer Recreation Program Leaders (Recreation Technician I) Job Listing at City of Edmonton in Edmonton, AB (Job ID 49066)

Description

As an outdoor recreation and play Program Leader, you will be responsible for creating recreation and play opportunities for children in Edmonton. You will succeed in this role if you can perform all tasks in a respectful, inclusive and service-minded way.

With a focus on the City of Edmonton's Cultural Commitments to Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, you will:

• Lead children and youth in recreational activities
• Ensure the safety of participants
• Deliver high quality, adaptable and inclusive programs
• Act as a customer service representative on program sites for parents and community members
• Participate in mandatory pre-program training and weekly/bi-weekly staff meetings as required
• Prepare daily and weekly plans and evaluations of activities
• Maintain statistics as well as the security of equipment and supply inventory
• Work in inclement weather outdoors in all weather conditions and safety sensitive environments
• Other related duties as required

We are hiring Program Leaders to support the following areas:

• Green Shack Leaders (Northwest, Northeast, Southwest, and Southeast): Work outside leading Drop-In Community Playground Programs for children (6-12 years old) focusing on outdoor recreational activities to develop life skills and leadership through games, sports, crafts, and special events
• Registered Day Camp Leaders: Work at a variety of themed Outdoor/Indoor Registered Day Camps for children (4-12 years old), across the City in River Valley parks or at a City of Edmonton Recreation Centre. Develop and implement activity program plans for camps that may include activities such as sports, science, nature, biking, swimming, canoeing, longboarding, fishing or archery.

NOTE:

• All positions will have an inclusion aspect, where you will have the opportunity to provide on-site support for participants with inclusion needs as needed. Training will be provided
• You may be required to work in both positions