Description
COMPETITION # CRAW 26-052
NUMBER OF POSITIONS 2
POSITION TYPE TERM (June 1 – August 31), SUMMER, PART-TIME
(72 Hours Bi-Weekly, Days)
The Cultural Recreation Activity Worker is responsible for planning programs throughout the summer which enhance the Marymound client’s ability to enjoy creative leisure time pursuits alone, in a small group, or in an organized group. There should be a subtle emphasis on skill building better social integration, focusing on recreation and fun as a therapeutic experience.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Demonstrate and role model a friendly, responsible, service-oriented attitude.
- Problem solves effectively.
- Take charge and motivate others.
- Contribute to and work effectively as part of a team. Work with the cultural team to divide activities.
- Supervise and engage with Marymound youth in facilitating and engaging in recreational activities.
- Provide positive role modelling and mentoring for participants.
- Engage and train/teach new skills.
- Plan and implement activity schedules and communicate them to residential homes. A large portion of activities will be connected to Indigenous teachings, along with summer fun.
- Responsible for planning, leading, and implementing activities.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Working towards education in the fields of child & youth care, recreation, leisure, social work, physical education or Child & Youth Care. Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.
- Experience working with at-risk youth is preferred.
- Knowledge of Indigenous culture, or willingness to learn, including participating in cultural practices, programming and ceremonies alongside youth.
- High energy and motivation to lead activities.
- Strong interpersonal, communication skills, and teamwork abilities.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Competency working with computers.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Excellent physical and emotional health.
- Valid Class 5F driver’s license and satisfactory driver abstract.
- Emergency First Aid & CPR.
- Satisfactory Criminal Record Check with a clear vulnerable sector check, clear Child Abuse Registry Check and an acceptable Prior Contact Check.
- Eligibility for this grant position is 18 - 29 years of age.
- Open to Indigenous applicants only.
Please send a cover letter and a resume to employerrep@abcentre.org.
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