Youth Recreation Facilitator

Duties & Responsibilities

• Youth Recreation Program Delivery: • Plan, organize, and facilitate recreational, athletic, fitness, sports, arts, cultural, and leisure programs for children and youth ages 5+. • Lead group and individual activities that support physical literacy, creativity, leadership, teamwork, confidence, and personal growth. • Demonstrate and instruct age-appropriate athletic, fitness, and sports activities and techniques. • Encourage participation and create welcoming, inclusive, and positive recreational environments for all youth. • Adapt programs and activities to accommodate participants with diverse abilities, needs, and interests. • Support therapeutic recreational or physical activities where applicable. • Promote healthy lifestyles, wellness, and active living through educational and recreational opportunities. • Assist with the planning and delivery of youth-focused camps, special events, cultural activities, and community initiatives. • Incorporate First Nations traditions, values, and cultural teachings into programming where appropriate.
• Participant Supervision & Safety • Supervise program participants and monitor activities to ensure safety, engagement, and positive behaviour. • Enforce program rules, safety standards, and behaviour expectations consistently and respectfully. • Maintain a safe environment for participants, volunteers, and staff by following established emergency and safety procedures. • Provide emergency response and administer first aid when required. • Identify and report safety concerns, incidents, injuries, and behavioural issues according to policy.
• Equipment & Facility Support • Assemble, set up, take down, and maintain program supplies, materials, and equipment. • Monitor equipment usage to ensure safe and appropriate operation. • Conduct routine inspections and perform minor maintenance or repairs of recreation and sports equipment as required. • Assist in maintaining clean, organized, and safe recreation spaces.

Administrative Duties

• Maintain attendance records, activity logs, incident reports, and program documentation. • Assist with evaluating programs and providing feedback regarding participant engagement and program outcomes. • Support the training, mentoring, and supervision of junior staff, youth workers, or volunteers when required. • Maintain confidentiality and ensure the privacy and security of participant information. • Liaise with internal departments, families, community members, and external partners as required to support program delivery. • Perform other related duties within the scope of the position as assigned.

Skills & Qualifications

• Grade 12 diploma or equivalent. • Experience working with children and youth in recreation, education, sports, camps, or community-based settings. • First Aid and CPR Certification, or willingness to obtain. • Strong relationship building skills and the ability to work collaboratively across departments. • Strong planning, organization and time management skills with ability to be self-directed. • Ability to manage group dynamics and support positive behaviour using respectful and effective approaches. • Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, school breaks, and special events. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and various databases, search engines and Outlook/email. • Knowledge of First Nations Culture and working in a First Nation’s community is an asset. • Satisfactory completion of criminal records check (with vulnerable sector screening).

Why Join Us?

Salary Range

• $22.95/hr - $27.00/hr
• Position Type: Full-Time
• Closing Date: Will remain open until the position is filled
• While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.