Summer Program Assistant - Recreation Technician II North East quadrant
Summer Program Assistant - Recreation Technician II North East quadrant
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Are you passionate about working with children and making a positive impact in their lives If so the City of Edmonton is looking for you! We are currently hiring enthusiastic individuals to help lead and oversee our Green Shack programs for the North East quadrant.
Now is your chance to put your leadership skills to good use providing support and guidance to our programs staff and volunteers!
What will you do
- Assist with the Recruitment interviews and hire staff
- Develop and implement programs and training for frontline staff and train how to execute it
- Schedule supervise mentor and evaluate staff
- Provide excellent customer service and respond to incoming queries
- Provide ongoing support leadership and resources to program staff
- Monitor supplies and equipment
- Ensure overall participant and program safety
- Assist with preparing advertising/marketing materials
- Provide assistance in the development of new programs
- Assist with administrative tasks related to the overall operation of the Outdoor Adventure programs(schedules timesheets program reports evaluations statistics etc)
- Assist with other related duties as required
- Completion of 1st year in a recognized Recreation Administration or related diploma or degree program
- Minimum of one 1 year directly related experience in leading recreational cultural or related educational programs
- Experience training evaluating and supervising staff
Assets:
- Skills and/or certifications in the areas of sports drama and/or arts
- Experience working with individuals with inclusion needs
- Experience working with volunteers
Skills required for success:
- Computer proficiency including experience with Google Suite (Gmail Docs Sheets)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong administrative and organizational skills
- Excellent interpersonal team and customer service skills
- Knowledge of best practices for inclusive recreation programming
- Ability to work independently and manage time appropriately to meet section goals
- Ability to work outdoors under various weather and environmental conditions
- Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies a culture of equity diversity reconciliation and inclusion of Employment:
- Current Intermediate First Aid and CPR (level C) or equivalent is required prior to commencing employment
- Applicants will be required to have their own vehicle and where appropriate will be reimbursed in accordance with City of Edmonton policy. This will require the applicant to obtain business use auto insurance
- Hire is dependent upon a Police Information Check including Vulnerable Sector check satisfactory to the City of Edmonton
- Green Shack Program Assistant positions will begin May 12th up to August 29 2025. Successful candidates must be able to attend staff training
- Applicants may be tested
Work Environment:
- The weekly hours of work for this position are currently under review and may change at a future time. Any changes will be made in accordance with the City of Edmonton/Civic Service Union 52 collective agreement and the incumbent will be notified in advance
Some evening and weekend work is required
The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills experiences and competencies and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation please contact . Learn more about our benefits candidates may be eligible for recall in the 2026 season
Up to 2 temporary fulltime positions for an expected duration of up to 4 months
Hours of Work: 40 hours per week
Salary: $21.906 $27.069 (Hourly)
Talent Acquisition Consultant: NC/JR
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Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Temp
