Program Leaders – Youth Centre and Programs - Jobs in Coquitlam, BC

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Program Leaders – Youth Centre and ProgramsAuxiliaryWe acknowledge with gratitude and respect that the City of Coquitlam is located on the shared, traditional and ancestral lands of the kʷikʷəƛ̓ əm, sq̓ əc̓ iy̓ aɁɬ təməxʷ, and other Coast Salish Peoples.One of BC’s Top Employers, the City of Coquitlam offers meaningful career opportunities to make a difference within the local community. As the sixth largest city in BC, we are home to more than 150,000 residents. Our diverse municipality is a great place to work as it continues to grow through innovative urban design, inspiring arts, culture and recreation programs, and state-of-the-art transportation systems. Our brand is built on managing our resources in a responsible and sustainable manner, while supporting a vibrant, growing regional urban centre. We envision a bright future in Coquitlam that we hope includes you!Our Parks, Recreation, Culture and Facilities Department is currently looking for energetic and creative Program Leaders with experience working with youth for various facilities and programs.Program Leaders will have leadership responsibility for planning, implementing and leading a variety of social, cultural, sport, and general interest activities for youth ages 11-18. Program Leaders will provide guidance to volunteers on their program duties and will be responsible for safe and proper use of equipment and facilities. Duties are performed within established guidelines but some independent action and initiative is exercised in leading and instructing assigned programs. Program Leaders will be responsible for sharing their passion and expertise providing instruction to youth on a variety of activities, sports and ability levels.Ideally, our next Program Leaders will have experience leading arts, culture, recreation or outreach programs for youth 11-18 years in a community setting and/or the equivalent coaching and volunteer experience. Candidates must possess current first aid and CPR certifications. Additional certifications such as High Five and NCCP, non-violent crisis training and/or enrollment in a youth-focused program (Child & Youth Care, Youth Justice) are considered assets. Youth centre and youth program shifts include afterschool, evening and weekend hours.The City offers a CUPE hourly rate for Program Leaders of $22.98-$26.87 plus 12% in lieu of benefits. Applicants under consideration may be required to undergo a police security clearance evaluation with vulnerable sector check (with no adverse reports). The City has a vaccination policy that is currently suspended. However, should the policy be reinstated, it will be a requirement for all current and future employees.Good people make Coquitlam great, sign up for career alerts through our recruitment portal to stay up to date about opportunities within our team, or follow us on LinkedIn to learn more about how #YouCouldWorkHere too!Applicants under consideration may be required to undergo a police security clearance evaluation (with no adverse reports).Please apply online at www.coquitlam.ca/careers by 11:55 pm on December 12, 2022.The City of Coquitlam is an Equal Opportunity Employer.We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.Education : Other trades certificate or diplomaExperience : Experience an assetQuick Apply

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