Sports And Recreation Leader

Work setting

• Canoeing

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Demonstrate and instruct athletic, fitness or sports activities and techniques
• Ensure safety of rescuers and victims at accident scenes
• Assist with special events
• Lead groups and individuals in recreational or leisure programs
• Plan and carry out recreational, fitness and sports activities
• Maintain and repair sports equipment
• Train and supervise staff
• Understand principles of group dynamics
• Leading/instructing groups
• Leading/instructing individuals
• Patrolling/supervising activities
• Assist clients/guests with special needs
• Ensure health and safety regulations are followed
• Assemble supplies, sports and game equipment
• Monitor recreational, sports or fitness activities to ensure safety and provide emergency or first aid assistance when required

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Lifesaving Bronze Medallion
• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Public transportation is not available

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player