Job Description

Recreation Assistant - Inclusion

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Job Number:
J0625-0633
Position Title:
Recreation Assistant - Inclusion
Department:
Community Services
Appointment Status:
Casual
Employee Group:
Casual
Job Category:
Recreation
Compensation:
$18.80/Hour
Closing Date:
July 31, 2025

Our City, Our Future

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St. John's is a progressive city with a strong connection to the past and a positive outlook on the future. As one of the oldest cities in North America we have a unique history, but we are also a growing city with the needs and opportunities of a modern urban population. The City of St. John's is committed to recruiting world-class talent and expertise to join our City staff, more than 1200 strong, who provide a vast array of valued services to the residents of St. John's and the metropolitan area. If you are an innovative thinker with a positive attitude and a commitment to quality, we want you to help us make St. John's a city where people want to live and feel they belong.

The Opportunity

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The City of St. John's Recreation division is currently seeking a motivated, energetic, and experienced individual to work as a Recreation Assistant to assist and support our Inclusive Services team.

Accountabilities

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The Recreation Assistant - Inclusion will be responsible to support and foster inclusive experiences for residents facing barriers to recreation and leisure programs. This includes but is not limited to support for participants living with a disability/barrier to participate in a program, direct programming, and the R.E.A.L. Program.

This position is responsible for assisting with the planning, implementing, and assessing of a variety of programs, activities, and events. Duties will vary according to the specific programs, services, and special events: assisting with developing program content and schedule; logistics; direct program delivery; supervision and ensuring the safety of participants; and completing other required reports and documentation.


The successful applicant will be required to participate in all training programs applicable to this position and other related work. The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified and shall not be considered a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

Qualifications

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Minimum of two (2) years post-secondary education in Recreation, Therapeutic Recreation, Social Work, Special Education, Early Childhood Education, Psychology, Nursing, Physiotherapy, ABA Therapy, or Occupational Therapy Experience working with children/youth/adults with disabilities, knowledge of adaptations, and accessibilities guidelines, and behaviour management. Experience in programming planning and implementation and/or events for children/youth in a group setting Experience working with and supervising participants in a group setting. Leadership experience/training Knowledge of various types of disabilities Experience working with MS word, Excel and PowerPoint would be an asset

Other Requirements

Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) Criminal Record Screening Certificate and Vulnerable Sector Check- Dated not more than six months prior to hire Valid Class 5 Driver's License with access to a vehicle (business insurance will be required) Must be comfortable in an aquatic setting as some positions involve activities such as swimming and canoeing/kayaking

Hours of Work

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Successful candidate will be required to work weekdays, evenings and/or weekends. Hours are assigned based on program schedule and demand. Up to 40 hours a week.

Period of Employment

: September 2025 - May 2026.


We wish to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. However, only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. The City of St. John's does not accept applications in person, by email, fax or mail. Applications will be received up to 12:00 Midnight (Newfoundland Standard Time) on closing date.


This City of St. John's is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the employment of a qualified workforce which reflects the community's diversity.


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