Recreation program leader

YMCA Association of Cumberland is situated in Oxford, NS and is hiring a Recreation program leader to join the team. This position requires the successful applicant to begin duties at the earliest opportunity. This role offers Term or contractPart time employment. Work schedule: Day.

Job Description

• The candidate must demonstrate and instruct athletic, fitness, or sports activities and techniques.
• The candidate must instruct groups and individuals in arts and crafts.
• The candidate must assist with coordination of recreational, sport, and fitness events.
• The candidate must lead groups and individuals in recreational or leisure programs.
• The candidate must plan and carry out recreational, fitness, and sports activities.
• The candidate must prepare reports.
• The candidate must understand principles of group dynamics.
• The candidate must lead and instruct groups.
• The candidate must ensure health and safety regulations are followed.

Job Requirements

• The candidate must be fluent in English.
• The candidate must have a College, CEGEP, or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 to 2 years.
• The candidate should be client-focused.
• The candidate must be dependable.
• The candidate must be flexible.
• The candidate must show initiative.
• The candidate must be well-organized.
• The candidate must be reliable.
• The candidate must be a good team player.

Work Site Environment

• The candidate will be required to work long hours in an outdoor environment.
• The work site environment is noisy, and the candidate must be able to work with complete concentration even in such conditions.

Work Setting

• The applicant should be able to work in a school or educational institution/establishment comprising establishments that provide instruction and training in various subjects.

Additional Information

Security and Safety

• The candidate must undergo a criminal record check.
• The candidate must be able to pass a Child Abuse Registry check.
• The candidate must be able to pass a vulnerable sector check.
• The candidate must provide valid reference information.

Transportation/travel information

• The candidate must have their own transportation.

How to apply

Use the provided options and submit your application if you are interested.

By email

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• Cover letter