Recreation Leader 1, Burnaby

Overview Our Parks, Recreation and Culture department is seeking a motivated individual for the role of Recreation Leader 1 in Youth Recreation Services. Typical duties include providing customer service; preparing and leading program plans for youth; assisting the supervisor to schedule indoor and outdoor activities; resolving conflicts and situations involving patrons; promoting interest and participation in program activities and events; enforcing departmental policies and procedures; and ensuring required standards of behavior, safety and security are maintained. This position involves records keeping and preparation of reports related to activities and inventory, creating signs and promotional information, and assisting in the training and direction of staff and volunteers. Performs related work as required.

Responsibilities

Provide customer service and assistance to program participants and patrons.

Prepare and lead program plans for youth; assist in scheduling indoor and outdoor activities.

Resolve conflicts and situations involving patrons; promote interest and participation in programs and events.

Enforce departmental policies and procedures; maintain standards of behavior, safety and security.

Maintain records and prepare reports related to activities and inventory.

Create signs and promotional information; assist in training and directing staff and volunteers.

Perform related work as required.

Qualifications

Completion of a two-year Community Recreation program from a recognized Community College and preferably related experience, or completion of Grade 12 supplemented by courses in recreation and related community recreation experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Strong communication skills and ability to build and maintain working relationships; ability to organize and promote programs for various groups.

Experience working with youth who identify as part of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community or other marginalized groups is preferred.

Ability to recruit and train auxiliary staff and contract instructors; recruit, train, direct and evaluate volunteers.

Knowledge of recreational and social interests and activities (e.g., summer services, sports, arts); knowledge of local youth resources and ability to connect youth to resources as needed.

Valid First Aid Certificate and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate– Level C are required.

Class 4 Unrestricted Driver’s License for the Province of British Columbia is considered an asset.

Note: Police Information Check may be required.

Salary Salary: $29.48– 30.70 – 31.97 – 33.25 – 34.63/hour (Pay Grade 15) (2024 Rates)

$31.52– 32.88 – 34.25 – 35.61 – 37.09/hour (Pay Grade 15) (2026 Rates)

Schedule 48 hours bi-weekly (0.68 FTE); Monday 5:00 PM– 9:00 PM; Tuesday 2:30 PM – 9:00 PM; Wednesday–Thursday 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM; Friday 2:30 PM – 9:00 PM.

Closing Date / How to Apply The closing date for this competition has been extended until it is filled. New applications are welcome!

Copies of relevant professional certificates, degrees, or tickets will be required at the time of the interview.

Please contact People and Culture at

604-294-7303

if you do not receive a confirmation email within one hour of submitting your application online at

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We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

We respectfully acknowledge that the City of Burnaby is located on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), and kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem) Peoples. Each Nation has distinct histories and traditional territories that fully or partially encompass the city. We encourage learning about the Host Nations whose ancestors have occupied and used these lands. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects our community and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds, genders, ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences.

We do not discriminate and are committed to employment equity in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

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