Playground Leaders

POSITIONPlayground Leaders (multiple positions)
POSTING # POSTING TYPE POSITION TYPE HOURS OF WORK

24-16 External Term - up to 3 months 32 to 40-hour work week.

(June to August) Monday to Friday

DEPARTMENTRecreation and Culture

HOURLY RATE $19.66 per hour

POSITION SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Manager of Programming and Marketing and the Playground Supervisor, Playground

Leaders will be responsible for coordinating the daily activities planned by the Playground Supervisor and

supervising the participants of the Playground Program. The Playground Leaders will participate in the

Playground Program activities relating to the Spirit of the Rockies Festival and Canada Day events. These

positions are only available to individuals who are currently in school and who will be returning to secondary or

post-secondary education in September 2024.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION
• Having attended the 2023/2024 school year full time with proof of returning to full time studies

in 2024/2025

LICENSES / CERTIFICATES

• Current first aid certification (Emergency First Aid or OFA Level 1, or Child’s Safe First Aid) PLUS

CPR ‘C’

EXPERIENCE

• Previous experience working with children between the ages of 5 and 11 years

• Knowledge of municipal recreation programs

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Attendance is required at the Spirit of the Rockies Festival and Canada Day activities

• Mandatory orientation and training sessions before the program commences

• Criminal Record Check

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CLOSING DATE Open until filled

Interested applicants are requested to submit a covering letter and resume to:

Human Resources
City of Cranbrook

40 – 10th Avenue South, Cranbrook, BC V1C 2M8
E-mail: human.resources@cranbrook.ca (Submissions in Word or .pdf format only)

We express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest in this position, however only candidates selected
for an interview will be contacted.

This position is covered under the Collective Agreement between the City of Cranbrook and C.U.P.E.
Local 2090 – Cranbrook Inside/Outside Workers.

The City of Cranbrook

The City of Cranbrook is in the southeast corner of British Columbia amongst the majestic Rockies and Purcell mountains,
near Alberta and the Canada/USA border. With a population of approximately 20,000, Cranbrook is the largest community
in the East Kootenay. Known as the “Basecamp of the Kootenays”, Cranbrook provides an inviting lifestyle in a beautiful
setting that has made our City a welcoming and growing place in which to live, work and play.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

This Policy provides the foundation for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (“DEI”) at the City of Cranbrook to ensure a safe,
respectful, and inclusive community and workplace. The City of Cranbrook will work towards becoming a community that
supports and fosters a diversity of perspectives and provides equal opportunities for its residents. The aim is for the City to
provide programs and services that mee the diverse needs of the community. The City of Cranbrook is equally committed
to an inclusive workplace that welcomes, respects, and values a diverse workforce that reflects the qualities and
differences of the broader population it serves. Policy No. 50-15

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