Youth and Recreation Worker (Term: Up to March 31, 2025)

The Youth & Recreation worker is responsible for developing programs for the Gingolx Memorial Recreation Center. The program will work with and support young people aged 0 - 29, Elder’s, Men & Women, either individually or in groups, by developing and facilitating program needs through recreation, training, fitness, health and wellness.

Duties:

• Fulfill the Youth and Recreation work plan for 2024/2025

• Develop programs to implement in the Community with all ages – Main Gymnasium, Outdoor Sports, Fitness Center, Health and Wellness Initiatives.

• Seek and apply for grants, submit proposals and funding requests to enhance program opportunities
• Assist Brighter Futures in partnership events as required
• Provide guidance and role modeling to the Youth & Adults
• Oversee the Fitness Room – membership, cleanliness and implementation of user guidelines
• Plan and organize activities such as sports, camps, workshops, training, health, fitness and wellness initiatives
• Work with outside agencies in developing fitness programs for health and wellness
• Maintain daily, monthly attendance for all programs
• Submit monthly reports and statistics to supervisor on program outcome

• Maintain daily sales of membership with point of sale system.
• Ability to motivate youth/adults and handle various conduct
• Ability to work with general public and liaise with parents
• Must be able to function under fast paced and noisy conditions
• Maintain a strong team working relationship with the Departments of GVG
• Other duties as required as per job description or assigned by Director

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Considerable knowledge of the philosophies, objectives, and practices of community recreation programs.
• Considerable knowledge of the social, cultural and recreational needs for people of all ages and abilities.
• Considerable knowledge of sports, outdoor, social, art and cultural pursuits related to various program offerings.
• Good knowledge of computer programs such as Microsoft Office.
• Ability to exercise independence of judgment and initiative and to adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to communicate with courtesy and tact in order to obtain and/or distribute routine data or information to internal and external customers. This may involve the ability to probe for information and clarification.
• Ability to gain community participation in programs and events.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years recreation programming experience in a variety of recreation delivery areas or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience coordinating youth and adult programming is an asset
• Previous experience in granting writing, proposal and funding requests is an asset
• Strong and practical understanding of youth development principles, techniques and resources.
• Must possess excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must possess strong team, networking, and group collaboration abilities.
• Criminal Records Check clearance upon hiring.
• Possession of a valid Occupational First Aid Level 1 Certification
• Valid Class 5 BC Driver's Licence with access to private transportation.
• Position is subject to extension of full-time based on evaluation at the end of term.