Requirements include completion of Grade 10; three months experience working with participants in a recreational or instructional setting; satisfactory Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector (PIC-VS) check no older than 6 months and Emergency First-Aid and CPR-C. The ideal candidates will have experience working with youth and have the ability to be inclusive and flexible to ensure a positive environment is created for all participants; demonstrated customer service and interpersonal skills; ability to maintain a high degree of enthusiasm and personal motivation. Experience working with people with behavioural or cognitive difficulties is an asset.
The successful candidate will work varying shifts including weekends, after school and evenings. Candidates should be available to work a minimum of 3 hours per week. Shift hours and location vary and depend on program registration.
Youth Centre & Shift Locations:
Gordon Head Youth Centre
Saanich Commonwealth Youth Centre
Pearkes Youth Centre
Cedar Hill Recreation Centre
Local SD61 & SD63 Middle and High Schools
Candidates with experience in the following program areas will be an asset:
Dungeons & Dragons
Cooking & Baking
Arts & Crafts
Yoga
Zumba or Dance Fitness
General Youth Social Programs
This is a C.U.P.E. Local 2011 position with a wage of $24.43 per hour plus 15% in lieu of benefits. Job description and competition information can be found at www.saanich.ca. This is an open until filled posting. Please apply quoting competition 24256 to: Human Resources, District of Saanich, 770 Vernon Avenue, Victoria, BC, V8X 2W7 (Fax 250-475-5550). While we thank all applicants for applying, only those under consideration will be contacted.