recreation coordinator
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Assistant Program Coordinator - Youth Services
Posted on April 26, 2024
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City of New Westminster
Job details
Great City, Great Work, Great Future!Assistant Program Coordinator - Youth ServicesDEPARTMENT: Parks and RecreationSTATUS: Regular Part-TimeNO. OF POSITIONS: OneUNION: CUPE, Local 387HOURS OF WORK: 30 hours per weekSALARY: $33.24 to $39.14 per hour Our Parks and Recreation Department is seeking an energetic, dynamic, and organized Assistant Program Coordinator to join the Youth Services team. This position reports to and works in collaboration with the Youth Services Coordinator. The primary responsibilities will include: overseeing the Central Neighbourhood Youth Services Portfolio, supervision of front line workers, providing site supervision and operation support. This portfolio focuses on Middles School aged youth, and using recreation as a tool to connect youth community. Candidates will have experience raising the profile of youth within the community, assessing youth needs and making recommendations, assisting in the planning, promotion, and implementation of community events, programs, and services that engage youth. As well, applicants will possess skills in establishing and maintaining effective communication and working relationships with youth and community. If many of the following characteristics and skills describe you, we want to meet you!Knowledge and experience implementing the principals, practices, and objectives of community development, youth work and community recreation Considerable knowledge of best practices, rules, regulations, policies and procedures governing child and youth care Experience in site supervision Ability to work with youth in developing and implementing a wide-range of opportunities, programs and events that reflect the interests and needs of youth and community values Considerable experience in staff and volunteer supervision Demonstrates skill in event and program development and implementation for youth Possesses strong skills in conflict resolution and customer service Experience building and maintaining relationships with staff, youth, and community partners Experience with program promotion, working with budgets and preparing reports Demonstrates organizational and administrative skills and has the ability to perform general office duties such as program registration and processing payments Ability to work independently and perform tasks with minimal supervision Proficiency in the use of various software applications including Microsoft Office Knowledge of equity diversity and inclusion principles Requirements:Completion of a Certificate or diploma in Child and Youth Care, Social Work, Recreation, or a related field supplemented by proven practical experience in applied leadership, supervision, and youth engagement, or an equivalent combination of education and experience deemed suitable by the employer. Valid Class 5 BC driver?s license. Class 4 BC driver?s license is preferred. High 5 and Food Safe certifications are assets. Standard First Aid and CPR Level "C/AED". The successful applicant must be able to pass and maintain a clear Police Information Check including Vulnerable Sector Check. Must be available to work a flexible schedule and a variety of shifts based on operational requirements. What We Offer:Work-life balance - 30 hour work week plus paid vacation Health and wellness - comprehensive benefits, plus other wellness-focused programs and benefits Retirement benefits - including municipal pension plan Career development - ongoing learning and development program and education opportunities Apply online with your resume and cover letter in one document at www.newwestcity.ca/employment by May 12 2024. To support a workforce that reflects the diversity of our community; women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized individuals, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to diversity of our workforce, are encouraged to express their interest.New Westminster is on the unceded
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LocationNew Westminster, BC
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Salary$33.24HOUR hourly
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Terms of employment
Permanent employmentPart time
- Start date
Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
CivicJobs.ca
#93930
Advertised until
2024-05-12
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