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Title posted on CivicJobs.ca - Recreation Program Assistant x 2

Posted on April 16, 2024 by Employer details Regional District of Nanaimo

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Notice of Employment OpportunityRecreation Program Assistant x 2ABOUT THE ROLEThe Regional District of Nanaimo has an employment opportunity for 2 temporary full-time Recreation Program Assistants in the Recreation and Parks Departments. The Recreation Program Assistant serves on a recreation and parks team responsible for the provision of recreation to residents of the Oceanside area communities (Electoral Area E, F, G, H, City of Parksville, and Town of Qualicum Beach).Reporting to the Superintendent of Recreation Program Services and Superintendent of Parks Operations and under the direction of the Recreation Coordinators, the Recreation Program Assistant will assist with planning, implementing, and evaluating recreation services. The Assistant will monitor and assist in the training of recreation leaders during the operation of various programs including summer day camps and related activities and events.Duties include program leader orientation and training, maintaining registration and participant information, scheduling, driving Class 4 vehicles, mentoring leaders and youth volunteers, filling in for program leaders on site as necessary, and any other related duties, as required. The Recreation Program Assistant in Parks Services will be required to assist with outdoor programs, events and initiatives.QUALIFICATIONSQualifications include a Diploma in Recreation Administration/Leisure Services Management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of training and experience in recreation leadership, preferably leadership of children. Excellent communication skills, staff supervisory experience, current Occupational First Aid Level 1, or equivalent, and a Class 4 driver?s license are required.POSITION DETAILSThese are temporary full-time Union positions working 35 hours per week from May 13, 2024, to August 31, 2024. The (2024) rate of pay is $29.60 to $31.16 per hour plus 12.4% in lieu of benefits including vacation and statutory holidays.Applications will be accepted until 4 p.m. on April 30, 2024. Apply