Recreation Leader

at  Town of High Level

EDUCATION REQUIRMENTS

• Completion of Grade 12
• Standard First Aid
• Drivers Licence
• Food Safe
• Orientation to Child Care
• Post Secondary in Recreation and/or Arts and Culture studies, and
• Emergency Social Services courses.

EXPERIENCES

• Working with and programming for all ages
• Programming and event planning (development and implementation)
• Commitment to serve all with respect and compassion
• Dealing with conflict resolution and problem solving
• Familiar with High Level and area (demographics)
• Working independently with minimal supervision and as a team
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Comfort with a variety of computer and software skills, and
• Volunteer recruitment and supervision.

• Work independently or as part of a team to develop, implement and facilitate programs and events for:
• Community
• Families
• Children
• Adults
• Seniors
• Take part in all routine office work, including
• Answering phones
• Handling cash
• Program registration
• Photocopying
• Faxing
• Filing
• Typing correspondence
• Compiling monthly reports and statistics
• Plan and Deliver Programs, including but not limited to:
• Awesome Adventures Day Camp
• PD Day Programs
• Youth/Teen Night
• Gym/Sports Nights
• Assist FCSS and Tourism with planning and delivery of programming and special event, including but not limited to:
• Canada Day, Halloween, Frostival, Easter and New Years
• Groovy Kids Club
• Art Attacks, Christmas Open House
• Facilitate, plan and deliver healthy active living programs within the community. (Example: Healthy After the Holidays)
• Help facilitate events at the Pool, Arena, Parks and Museum.
• Work with user groups, the public and Sports Complex Manager to facilitate bookings of rentals spaces at the Sports Complex and invoicing accordingly.
• Assist with the development, coordination and delivery of frequent arts, craft and cultural programming at the various facilities.
• Grow and maintain partnerships with arts and cultural groups and communities to develop, implement and facilitate arts and cultural programs for the community.
• Assist FCSS in volunteer recruitment, orientation, supervision, and evaluation.
• Work in partnership with other agencies, organizations, and community groups to enhance our community.
• Maintain an effective working relationship with all Town employees, community members, organizations, businesses and volunteers.
• Participate on community committees as directed by Community Development Manager.
• Support and assist community groups, agencies, and organizations initiatives to enhance High Level as a better place to live and visit as directed by the Community Development Manager.
• Support not-for-profit recreation/culture organizations as a town liaison to ensure viability.
• Collaborate with Tourism Leader to align Recreation Programs with Tourism Opportunities.
• Provide information, contacts, referrals, and literature to the public in a courteous professional manner.
• Perform other related duties within the scope and authority of the position, as required.
• Participate in department and organizational safety meetings, yearly hazard analysis review and facility building inspections.
• Assist as directed by Community Development Manager in the Emergency Management Plan.