Recreation Program Leader

As a Recreation Program Leader, you will be responsible for creating sport and recreation 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.

What will you do?

• Lead children and youth in recreational activities, including day camps and registered programs
• Ensure the safety of participants and spaces.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 staff meetings as required
• Prepare daily and weekly plans and evaluations of programs
• Maintain statistics as well as the security of equipment and supply inventory
• Other related duties as required

We are hiring Program Leaders to support the following areas:

• Registered Day Camp and Program Leaders: Work at a variety of Recreation Centres to deliver registered Day Camps or programs for children (4-12 years old), across the City. Develop and implement activity program plans for camps and programs that may include activities such as sports, science, swimming and other children/ youth interest themes
• Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent or higher
• Experience working with the general public, tour groups, children, youth and adults in a registered environment

• Experience working with children, youth and/or adults with inclusion needs
• Knowledge of High Five Principles of Healthy Child Development, Canadian Sport for Life Fundamental Movement Skills and National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP)

required for success:

• Demonstrated ability leading and organizing recreation activities
• Experience in leading recreation or sport-based programming with children
• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to handle difficult situations