recreation leader
Education:
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year. or equivalent experience.
Work setting:
- Fitness centre.
- Urban area.
- Various locations.
- Swimming pool/centre.
- Swimming.
- Recreational facility/institution.
Tasks:
- 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.
- Prepare reports.
- Understand principles of group dynamics.
- Leading/instructing groups.
- Leading/instructing individuals.
- Assist clients/guests with special needs.
- Ensure health and safety regulations are followed.
- Assemble supplies, sports and game equipment.
- Monitor recreational, sports or fitness activities to ensure safety and provide emergency or first aid assistance when required.
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :
- CPR Certificate.
- First Aid Certificate.
Security and safety:
- Criminal record check.
- Driving record check (abstract).
- Vulnerable sector check.
Transportation/travel information:
- Valid driver's licence.
- Own vehicle.
- Vehicle supplied by employer.
- Travel expenses paid by employer.
- Public transportation is available.
Personal suitability:
- Accurate.
- Client focus.
- Dependability.
- Efficient interpersonal skills.
- Excellent oral communication.
- Excellent written communication.
- Flexibility.
- Initiative.
- Interpersonal awareness.
- Judgement.
- Organized.
- Reliability.
- Team player.
Screening questions:
- Do you have experience working in this field?.
- Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.
- Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?.
Experience:
1 year to less than 2 years.
Employment terms options:
Day.
Health benefits:
- Dental plan.
- Health care plan.
- Vision care benefits.
Financial benefits:
- Mileage paid.
Other benefits:
- Free parking available.
- Learning/training paid by employer.