Job Description

Collingwood Neighbourhood House (CNH) is a not-for-profit Society serving the Renfrew-Collingwood Neighbourhood of East Vancouver. CNH's mandate is to promote the well-being of the Renfrew-Collingwood community by providing leadership and working collaboratively with individuals, families, agencies and other groups to develop and support inclusive, innovative, sustainable initiatives and services that respond to the community's social, educational, economic, health, cultural and recreational needs.

CNH Recreation Services Summer Jobs Pool

Please note that CNH Recreation services has multiple summer positions available. Applicants to any of these positions may be offered interviews for the other positions in this pool if their skills and experience fit the required job responsibilities.

Successful Applicants will be involved in a variety of programs such as Arts & Crafts, Gymnastics, and Sports Camp.

Job Overview

This position is for applicants who are between ages 15-30 and are interested in working with children ages from 5-12 in various recreational programs held at Collingwood Neighbourhood House. This program is designed to help children with physical literacy in order to motivate, encourage and allow them to move confidently and with control in a wide range of physical activity situations. These programs focus on delivering a fun, safe, and positive environment for children to grow in. This program focuses on delivering a fun, safe, and positive environment for children to grow in.

Job Responsibilities

Assist the recreation instructor in running the recreation activity assigned

Set up and take down recreational programs, and other equipment as required

Develop positive and professional relationships with your instructor, participants, and parents

Organize and lead activities when instructor for the program needs assistant

Make sure all safety rules and regulations set by the instructor is met and take a proactive approach to ensure safety of the children

Support the instructor in planning and implementing activities in the program

Assist the recreation instructor with field trips

Fill out incident reports, if necessary

Qualifications

Previous experience in working with children in recreational settings and strong background in program planning is an asset

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Organizational and time management skills

Ability to work in a multicultural environment

Assets

Standard First Aid Certifications and CPR-C

Willing to work flexible hours in various recreational programs

Previous experience in working and or volunteering with children in recreational settings

Additional language(s)

Eligibility

Applicant must be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment

Applicant must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment. International students are not eligible participants.

Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada

Cleared Criminal Record Search

Job Details

Salary: $17.85/hr

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 40 hrs/week

Term: July 2 - August 29, 2025 (9 weeks)

Start date: July 2, 2025

Location: Collingwood Neighbourhood House (5288 Joyce St, Vancouver)

Application Process

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. If you are not currently authorized to work in Canada, CNH will not consider your application. As per the Collingwood Neighbourhood House Human Resources Policies and Procedures, all factors being equal, first priority will be given to qualified local and internal applicants. We encourage applicants with lived experience of structural inequity to apply, and in particular those who identify as Black, Indigenous, People of Colour, LGBTQ2IA+, and those living with a visible or invisible disability.

PLEASE SUBMIT RESUME AND COVER LETTER TO:

Amir Sabbaghan

Community Services Senior Manager

Collingwood Neighbourhood House

5288 Joyce Street, Vancouver, BC, V5R 6C9

Email: asabbaghan@cnh.bc.ca

Please quote reference #CS17-25-02

CLOSING DATE: June 6, 2025

APPLICATIONS WITHOUT A COVER LETTER WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

We thank everyone who applies for this position. We will contact shortlisted candidates only. No calls please.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 9 weeks

Pay: From $17.85 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress On-site parking
Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to Friday
Application question(s):

gymnastics or recreation experience
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-06-06
Expected start date: 2025-07-02