Activity Leader - Special Events

The City of Courtenay invites applications for the positions of "Activity Leaders - Special Events” in the Recreation, Culture & Community Services Department.  This is a non-union, casual position that may include morning, afternoon, evening and weekend shifts. 

Activity Leaders - Special Events are responsible for the planning and facilitation of children/youth/family special events at Courtenay Recreation including Ghoul School/Haunted House, Children’s Halloween & Christmas Parties, Family Day and more and is a great option for those holiday or event planning enthusiasts.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education:

• Activity Leader 3
  • Diploma/degree or currently enrolled in post-secondary education or equivalent education and experience
  • Activity Leader 2
    • Completion of grade 11 or equivalent
    • High 5 Principles of Healthy Childhood Development (or willing to obtain)
    • Responsible Adult (or willing to obtain)
    • NCCP (or willing to obtain)

Occupational Certificates, Licenses, Association Memberships:

·         Current Criminal Records Clearance with vulnerable sector check

·         Current First Aid and CPR Level C (or willing to obtain)

Experience:

• Experience planning events and/or coordinating larger group activities
• Experience working within a team
• Experience leading games, crafts, and other recreational or leisure activities
• Experience with children ages 3-18

• Experience instructing and/or assisting in the instruction of sports and active play in a recreation environment

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Have a strong commitment to professionalism
• Possess passion and enthusiasm for participants and a willingness to learn
• Ability to lift 50lbs
• Ability to participate in active recreation programming
• Creativity and organization skills
• Ability to lead, coach and mentor volunteers & other staff
• Ability to delegate tasks and responsibility to team members and volunteers

• Ability to build healthy relationships with participants and promote positive values and recreational benefits

If you have the qualifications along with the passion to help Courtenay be the most livable City in British Columbia, then submit a resume and cover letter outlining how you meet the qualifications with a covering letter clearly marked “Application – Activity Leader - Special Events”.  To submit your application, click on the “Apply” button below.

Interviews may be initiated prior to closing date of posting.  We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those short listed will be contacted.

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