Summer Recreation Program Leaders (Recreation Technician I) Job Listing at City of Edmonton in Edmonton, AB (Job ID 54031)

Description

Join us for a rewarding summer where you can make a positive impact on children's lives!

As a Summer Recreation Program leader, you will be responsible for creating recreation and play opportunities for children in Edmonton. You will succeed in the role if you can perform all tasks in a respectful, inclusive and service-minded way. Join our team and change lives one game of tag at a time!

What will you do?

• 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 Indoor Recreation Centre Day Camps for children (4-12 years old), across the City. Develop and implement program plans for camps based on camp theme and available amenities. All camps incorporate active games and crafts with some focusing on science like Active Eisnteins, sports like Sportsmania, and Adventure like Survivor Fun Factor. Because of the nature of these camps, reliable transportation and ability to engage in pool activities is an asset.