Village of Kingston

Kingston, NS

Village of Kingston

Kingston, NS

recreation program leader

Kingston, NS (view on map)

Posted 3 hours ago

Job Description

• Work Term: Seasonal
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week
• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: Experience an asset
Work site environment
• Noisy
Work setting
• Rural area
• Various locations
• Recreational or cultural centre
• Elementary school
• Public school
Tasks
• Demonstrate and instruct athletic, fitness or sports activities and techniques
• Schedule activities
• Instruct groups and individuals in arts and crafts
• Assist with coordination of recreational, sport and fitness events
• Lead groups and individuals in recreational or leisure programs
• Plan and carry out recreational, fitness and sports activities
• Maintain and repair sports equipment
• Understand principles of group dynamics
• Leading/instructing groups
• Leading/instructing individuals
• Conduct therapeutic recreational or athletic activities
• Assist clients/guests with special needs
• Assemble supplies, sports and game equipment
• Monitor recreational, sports or fitness activities to ensure safety and provide emergency or first aid assistance when required
• Administer first aid in emergency situations
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 
• First Aid Certificate
Student status
• Full time enrollment
• Part time enrollment
Security and safety
• Criminal record check
• Child Abuse Registry check
• Reference required
Transportation/travel information
• Valid driver's licence
• Own transportation
Work conditions and physical capabilities
• Ability to work independently
Personal suitability
• Accurate
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Creativity
Screening questions
• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you currently a student?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you live near the job location?
Workplace information
• On the road job
Other benefits
• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
Support for youths
• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth