Program Leader - Recreation, Culture

The Town of Sylvan Lake is a thriving, connected lakeside community that is resident focused, visitor friendly and THE place to do business. Fifteen minutes from Red Deer, and an hour and a half from both Calgary and Edmonton, we offer the amenities of a larger center with the relaxed living atmosphere of a smaller community. With abundant year-round recreational and cultural activities, we have definitely earned the name of “Brilliant All Year!”

The Town of Sylvan Lake’s mission is to deliver responsible municipal services and infrastructure that support an outstanding quality of life, unforgettable experiences, and a strong, diverse economy. We achieve that through our values of integrity, accountability, engagement, innovation, diversity and inclusion and our highly skilled workforce.

We have an immediate opening for:

NexSource Recreation Centre - Program Leader
Evenings and Days

Starting Wage - $17.54

The Program Leader is responsible for planning, organizing and implementing high quality recreational sports, arts and culture programs and day camps with an emphasis on high energy, enthusiasm and creativity.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide a high level of customer service including greeting and engaging participants and their families.
• Plan, organize and deliver high quality, safe and stimulating recreation, art and culture programs for all ages of participants.
• Complete all administrative duties, report all concerns and incidents to immediate supervisor for follow up and take appropriate actions.
• Interact directly with and encourage interaction with participants.
• Maintain complete vigilance on duty and serve as part of the emergency response team.
• Create and maintain a positive atmosphere that builds positive self-esteem and confidence in participants
• Ensure the safety of all members, participants, staff and property by following Town of Sylvan Lake standards/policies/procedures and ensuring they are maintained amongst all members and staff.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 16 years of age
• Experience facilitating recreational summer, arts and sports programs (coaching or team leadership experience in the areas are an asset)
• Experience working with children, youth and families in a recreational setting
• Experience running Day Camps an asset
• Leader In Training Program an asset
• Current Standard First Aid with CPR

This is a tremendous opportunity to work in a professional, team focused environment. If you have a strong desire to be major contributor to the success of a vibrant and growing organization, are up to the challenge of taking ownership and making a difference, please submit your resume and cover letter highlighting the required qualifications noted above in confidence specifying this position:

Town of Sylvan Lake
5012 48 Avenue
Sylvan Lake, AB T4S 1G6
Attention: Human Resources

The Town of Sylvan Lake is an equal opportunity employer and strongly supports diversity in the workplace; all candidates who are authorized to work in Canada and meet the qualifications are welcome to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Salary: From $17.54 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• On-site gym
• On-site parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

• Recreation Programs with Children: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• RCMP Based Vulnerable Sector Check (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-03-06
Expected start date: 2024-03-26