Support Worker - Hockey - Metro Vancouver

at  Canucks Autism Network Society

Wage: $21/hour + 10% in lieu of benefits ($23.10/hr)
Hours / Schedule: Mornings & Weekends

Locations: Vancouver & North Surrey

• Hockey @ Britannia Community Centre: Fridays, October 18 - December 20 from 8:45 - 10:00 am
• Orientation: Held at the facility on October 18 from 8:15 - 8:45 am)
• Hockey @ North Surrey Sport & Ice Complex: Saturdays, October 19 - December 21 from 8:15 - 9:30 am
• Orientation: Held at the facility on October 19 from 7:45 - 8:15 am

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Canucks Autism Network (CAN) programs give children on the autism spectrum a place to learn sports skills, engage in new activities, and socialize with their peers without the fear of acceptance or the worry of competition. It is a chance for them to build new friendships, confidence, and their skillset. CAN provides a fun and engaging environment where the pace of instruction can be modified to meet our participant’s individual needs. A high instructor-to-participant ratio allows for individualized support and instruction for each participant, and a variety of strategies are used to help participants to be successful, including visual supports. Training is provided to all CAN Support Workers, both in a virtual classroom and on the job.
CAN offers sports & rec programs for children on the autism spectrum which include Multisport (intro to gym-based physical activities and sports), Swim, and Skate programs. Gymnastics, Hockey, & Music are also offered in a few of our program regions. Support Workers may sign up for one or for multiple programs during the season, we just ask that commit to all sessions within a season.
Under the direction of the Coach and Onsite Supervisor, you will provide lessons and skill development in a program that has been specifically designed to promote physical and social development of children on the autism spectrum.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Must be 16 years of age or older
• Previous experience supporting Autistic individuals and other diverse abilities a strong asset but not required
• Relevant post-secondary education and first aid certification an asset
• Fun, enthusiastic, motivated and a positive team player
• Passion to get involved and an eagerness to learn
• Patient, collaborative, adaptable, and respect for children and families
• Willingness to learn and open to receiving feedback
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills
• Punctual and reliable: committed to 100% program attendance
• Excellent people skills and able to build positive relationships with participants

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS (SKATE AND SWIM PROGRAMS)

• If you are applying for a skate program, you must be able to skate forwards, backwards and stop with ease, and able to physically support a beginner participant on the ice
• If you are applying for swim, you must feel comfortable in all depths of the pool
  We thank all of those who apply but only those selected will be contacted for an interview.

Please refer the Job description for details