Child and Youth Summer Assistant Recreation Programmer
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Job Location:
Sherbrooke - Canada
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Department:
Job Summary
This posting is for 1 hourly summer position starting in May with an anticipated end date of September 4 2026
As the Child & Youth Summer Assistant Recreation Programmer you will provide a high level of support to Child & Youth programs and services by providing program coordination communications delivery and evaluation. You would also provide support to the Recreation Programmer by assisting in overseeing summer staff and Leaders in Training participants as well as the planning and marketing of programs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide administrative support to the Child & Youth Programming team
- Collaborate with the Child & Youth Programming team to develop and update various manuals and summer reports
- Assist Child & Youth Programming team with various ongoing projects
- Assist with the planning promotion preparation and co-ordination of the Leaders in Training (LIT) Program involving up to 70 youth each summer grades 7 12
- Attend and assist with training program participants
- Provide leadership development to participants through weekly site visits with the Child & Youth Programming team
- Administrative duties for the LIT program (ie. sending weekly evaluations updating programming spreadsheet etc.)
- Assist in the delivery of high-quality summer camp programs for youth ages 6Y-12Y with the Child & Youth Programming team
- Assist with supply purchasing management of summer camp field trips and storage room organization
- Weekly camp preparation (ie. restocking camp forms in site binders packing equipment bags printing forms etc.)
- Support the instructor team in meeting ratios for swimming change rooms field trips and various summer camp activities in case of last-minute instructor illness/unavailability
Qualifications and Skills:
- Excellent communication leadership and team building skills with proven ability to maintain high standards of safety quality and cooperation
- Ability to work both independently on a team and in a variety of environments
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
- Proven time management skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision
- Demonstrate subject matter expertise in Child & Youth Wellness programming
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel Word Outlook) scheduling software (When to Work) and knowledge of safe work practices
- Experience working with Intelligenz software is an asset
- Knowledge and understanding of Long-Term Athlete Development Model physical literacy and fundamental movement skills is an asset.
- High School Diploma with 3 years of related experience
- In-Progress or completed Post-Secondary Degree in Physical Education Kinesiology Recreation and Leisure (BARST Recreation Sports & Tourism Degree) or a related field is preferred
- Recreation related supervisory or leadership experience is preferred
- Considerable experience working within area of expertise (Child & Youth) in a teaching mentoring leading volunteering tutoring or coaching role
- Summer camp experience is preferred
- HIGH FIVE Training (Principles of Healthy Child Development) is an asset
Conditions of Employment :
- Submission of Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check
- Must have a reliable method of transportation as well as Valid Alberta Class 5 Drivers licence
- Current and Valid Intermediate First Aid and CPR Level C is required
- Available to work 30 hours per week including weekends and evenings as required
WhoWeAre:
Strathcona County is a specialized municipalitylocatedin the heart of Alberta. Our vision is to become Canadas most livable community where our workplace culture and identity are supported by our people plan and values of integrity respect safety fairness and cooperation.
Why Join Strathcona County:
- Competitive salary and benefits package which includes:
- Health and wellness spending account
- Employee and familyassistanceprogram
- Commitment to employeedevelopmentthrough internal and external training and development opportunities.
- Well-being programs and a safety culture focused on physical and psychological health in the workplace.
Equivalencies of education and experience may be considered.
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies for similar positions within the next 6months.
Strathcona County is committed to an inclusive respectful andequitableworkplace thatrepresentsthe community we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who can contribute diverse perspectives and experiences.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Nursing Home Experience
- Swimming
- Assisted Living
- Computer Skills
- Microsoft Publisher
- Dementia Care
- Recreational Therapy
- Alzheimers Care
- Cash Handling
- Music Therapy
- Experience with Children
- Supervising Experience
About Company
Set in the centre of Alberta’s energy and agricultural heartland, Strathcona County is a thriving, successful and vibrant community made up of the urban ar
