POSITION OVERVIEW

The City of Maple Ridge is excited to welcome passionate and experienced leaders to our children’s programming team! If you thrive in dynamic environments and enjoy inspiring both staff and children, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact. We’re looking for someone with a strong background in leading teams and delivering fun, engaging programs in both indoor and outdoor settings. Experience in organizing and facilitating a variety of activities—including day camps, out trips, themed events, safety programs, early years initiatives, and licensed childcare for school-aged children—is essential.
As a Recreation Leader 3, you’ll play a key role in creating memorable experiences for children by organizing and leading group activities that are active, social, nature-based, artistic, and event-focused. You’ll help shape inclusive and welcoming environments where every child feels safe and supported. In this front-line leadership role, you’ll also mentor staff and volunteers, model professionalism, and foster positive engagement throughout the program.
We’re looking for someone who is organized, adaptable, and confident in their ability to solve problems and calmly navigate challenging situations. You’ll be expected to exercise sound judgment within established policies and procedures and follow both written and verbal directions from supervisors. Experience in maintaining accurate documentation, including waivers, daily logs, and safety reports is also required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of Grade 12 supplemented by courses related to the work, plus some related experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Working knowledge of the fundamentals of program leadership and instruction for preschool, children, youth and adults.
• Working knowledge of the rules, regulations, procedures and policies governing the work and of modern office methods and procedures.
• Working knowledge of the fundamentals of program leadership and instruction for clients with varying abilities.
• Ability to participate in planning and implementing programs and activities and to provide leadership and instruction on same.
• Ability to deal effectively with a variety of internal and external contacts.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with program participants, parents and external agencies.
• Ability to assist in leadership of volunteers and junior level staff.
• Skill in the operation of equipment used in the work.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High Five Training – Principals of Healthy Child Development Certificate
• MANDT training
• Food Safe Certificate
• 20 Hours of Responsible Adult Training

Please refer the Job description for details