Activity Leader - Sewing Instructor

Recreation, Culture and Community Services

Employment Type

Program Instructor

The current hourly wage range for Activity Leader 3 is $23.50 - $38.00, cased on skills and experience, plus an additional 12.4% in lieu.

The City of Courtenay invites applications for the position of “
Activity Leader 3 – Sewing Instructor
”.

Activity Leader 3 may work with a team or independently, and is responsible assisting in the planning, facilitation, and implementation of recreation programs to a variety of age groups. Recreation Programming categories include: sports, arts, special interest, cooking, dance, and more. Activity Leader 3 also assists with the training, supervision and mentorship of volunteers and Activity Leader 1 and 2 positions.

Activity Leader 3 will ensure the safety and confidentiality of all participants, take attendance, and perform program set up and take downs. Hours of work will vary from 0-35 hours a week, and may include evenings, weekdays, and weekends.

• High school diploma.
• Enrolled in or completed post-secondary education, social services, recreation, educational assistant, or relevant/similar field.

• Criminal Records Check
• High Five Principles of Healthy Childhood Development (recommended)
• Level 1 First Aid or willing to obtain
• Food Safe or willing to obtain
• Class 4 licence or willing to obtain

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a recreational, sports, educational or childcare setting.
• Experience working with people of a variety of ages and abilities.
• As this position may work independently, they must be a minimum of 16 years of age to meet Employment Standards.

• Have a strong commitment to providing recreational programming.
• Knowledge of basis program planning.
• Ability to facilitate programs while maintaining participant safety.
• Ability to assist with the coaching and mentoring of volunteers and staff.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to actively participate in recreation programming
• Willing to be available for daytime hours and work a flexible schedule Monday-Sunday

The current hourly wage range for Activity Leader 3 is $23.50 - $38.00, cased on skills and experience, plus an additional 12.4% in lieu.

Copies of relevant professional certificates, degrees, or tickets will be required at the time of the interview.

You must be eligible to work in Canada (Permanent Resident; Canadian Citizenship).

The City of Courtenay is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted. If you are unsuccessful, please accept our appreciation for your interest.