Job Description

Job ID:
J0325-0584
Position Number:
25-040e
Job Title:
25-040e - Recreation Leader - Volunteer Services (Part-Time, Time Stated)
Job Type:
Time stated Part Time
Time Stated Duration:
Approx. 8 - 9 months
Job Category:
Arts, Culture and Community Initiatives
Open Positions:
1
Employee Group:
CUPE
Date Posted:
March 13, 2025
Closing Date:
March 26, 2025







Find out why our AMAZING employees love working for the City of Port Coquitlam!

Affectionately known as "PoCo", we are an award-winning values-based organization made up of a diverse and dedicated team of people who care deeply about the community they serve.


This is recreation work that involves instructing/facilitating programs and services, preparing individual program plans and promoting interest and encouraging participation in program activity. Duties are performed within established guidelines but independent action and initiative is exercised on individual aspects of the programs. Work is performed under general supervision and is evaluated by a supervisor in terms of effectiveness of instruction, services provided and conformance to established practices.

Some of the key responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:

Instructs, facilitates and participates with the individual program delivery for a variety of recreation programs, and services within established standards and guidelines Prepares individual program plans for review by a supervisor for assigned recreation programs and services Provides referrals to community resources within established guidelines Represents the Department and the City in a positive, professional and customer friendly manner Sets up equipment necessary for assigned programs and service and stores equipment safely following the end of a program or service Maintain routine records, reports and enters program data Drafts promotional material for review and approval by a supervisor Provides direction and instruction to other members of the work unit and/or program contractors and provides assistance to others in the department Enforces rules and regulations and ensures required standards of behaviour and safety in accordance with established policies and procedures. Performs other related duties as required

The successful candidate for this position will have:

High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) Six (6) month full time equivalent experience volunteering/working in the recreation field and/or a volunteer management setting Minimum of two (2) post-secondary courses related to volunteer management Interpersonal skills training Standard First Aid Food Safe Valid Class 5 or 7 Drivers License

Why should you consider working for us?

An hourly starting wage of $26.96 (2025 rate of pay) 16% in lieu of vacation and statutory holiday pay We take our work seriously but not ourselves We have a positive attitude about the work we perform We care deeply about our community Our organization is the ideal size for you to make a difference and have an impact We have a strong learning culture and want our people to grow and succeed We are a living wage employer

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply online by

March 26, 2025

at www.portcoquitlam.ca/cityjobs quoting competition number

25-040e

.

The City wishes to thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those to be interviewed will be contacted.

To be considered for this position, all certifications and licenses need to be uploaded with your resume and cover letter.

The City of Port Coquitlam will conduct a criminal record check.

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