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Recreation Leader - Senior Services

Organization:
City of New Westminster
Region:
Application deadline:
July 20, 2012
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Type:
Full Time
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Description
The Parks, Culture & Recreation Department is seeking an energetic individual to join our team who would enjoy the opportunities of working with seniors in planning and implementing a comprehensive set of senior-oriented programs and services at the Queensborough Community Centre. The primary responsibilities will include: coordinating the work of other staff engaged in related tasks; assisting in the preparation and monitoring of program budgets ensuring a coordinated delivery of senior’s programs; establishing and maintaining effective communication and working relationships with community partners within an intergenerational setting; promoting and raising the profile of seniors within the community and assisting in the planning and coordinating of community events that engage seniors.

Requirements
  • Completion of a two-year community college diploma in recreation, education or a related field supplemented by proven practical experience in applied leadership, supervision, and programming.
  • Ability to work with seniors in developing wide-ranging opportunities that reflect the interests of seniors and community values.
  • Understanding of the value of intergenerational programming.
  • Demonstrated organizational and administrative skills with some experience in staff and volunteer supervision.
  • Ability to design and provide recreational, social, and cultural experiences that reflect senior’s interests.
  • Knowledge of experience in group facilitation.
  • Considerable experience in facilitating program development with older adults (50+) in a volunteer led service delivery model.
  • Understanding the trends related to healthy aging.
  • Demonstrated skill in event planning for seniors, intergenerational groups and the community.
  • Experience in volunteer coordination and relationship building with volunteer committees and community groups.
  • Valid BC Class 4 driver’s license preferred.
  • Valid First Aid and CPR certification, conflict resolution skills, and Food Safe Certificate preferred.
  • Computer experience including Microsoft Office Suite and CLASS registration is preferred.
  • The successful applicant must be able to pass and maintain a criminal and police record check.

 

Salary & Benefits

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DEPARTMENT: Parks, Culture & Recreation

STATUS: Full Time
NO. OF POSITIONS: One

UNION: CUPE 387
HOURS OF WORK: 35 hrs per week (see below)

SALARY: $43,720- $51,372 annually

*This position is required to work a flexible schedule including evening and weekends.
 

Contact
Email: hr@newwestcity.ca

Adresse:

New Westminster, City of

511 Royal Avenue

New Westminster, British Columbia

Canada V3L 1H9

Other relevant information

Apply by sending your resume quoting competition #12-35 by July 20, 2012, to the Human Resources Department, City of New Westminster, 511 Royal Avenue, New Westminster, BC, V3L 1H9, Fax: (604)527-4619 or e-mail to hr@newwestcity.ca



We thank all applicants in advance; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.



The City of New Westminster is committed to employment equity.

We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.