About West Shore Parks & Recreation

West Shore Parks & Recreation is a community-driven organization located in Victoria, BC, committed to providing high-quality recreational programs and services. Our facilities are designed to promote health, wellness, and enjoyment for individuals and families of all ages.

We pride ourselves on creating an inclusive and welcoming environment where employees and community members can thrive. Join us in delivering exceptional experiences at our beautiful aquatic facilities!

SUMMARY: Are you a nurturing individual who has a passion to help others? West Shore Parks & Recreation is seeking caring, flexible individuals to create positive experiences by facilitating and integrating child/children with additional physical, behavioural, or developmental support requirements into a variety of summer camp programs. Inclusion leaders may also assist with planning and implementing daily and weekly recreational activities, focusing on providing children 5 to 12 years of age with the opportunity to cultivate friendships, experience a wide variety of sports, games, arts, crafts, special events and develop lifetime skills. In addition to good wages, we offer an additional 14% in pay, per hour, in lieu of benefits; access to counseling; a staff facility pass to drop into the weightroom, fitness classes, skating, and pool; as well as the ability to play on our 9-hole golf course.

JOB DUTIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Facilitate participation and adapt activities as required for a child requiring support in camp.
• Encourage independence where appropriate and assist in developing child’s self-confidence.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with parents, children, colleagues and staff from the Queen Alexandra Foundation.
• Responsible for completing any necessary written documentation of the child’s progress as part of their designated care plan.
• Assist instructor with developing and coordinating the weekly program schedule to promote social experiences.
• Promote and deliver safe, healthy, positive interactions, communications, diversity and learning opportunities.

• Promote and enhance creative ideas in all program areas such as arts and crafts, dramatic play, music appreciation, science and nature and sports.
• Skills, knowledge, and experience with specific areas such as sports, arts, crafts, and drama are an asset.
• Ability to be imaginative and flexible to ensure a fun environment is created for all camp participants.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work as an effective team member.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 180 hours of experience working with school age children (aged 5 to 12 years). Experience with children with disabilities or additional support needs, and behavior problems is required.
• 20 hours of proof of workshops/training courses.
• Current Emergency First Aid & CPR (CPR Level B minimum requirement but CPR C Preferred).

Note – CPR B is the minimum requirement for working in childcare positions. If applying for positions at WSPR outside of childcare, CPR C may be required.

Preferred Certificates:

The following certifications are an asset to these positions and preference may be given to candidates holding one or more of these:

• Responsible Adult Certificate
• CLASS 4* unrestricted drivers’ licence
• HIGH FIVE certification
• Training in Physical Literacy (Physical Literacy 101, NCCP Fundamental Movement Skills, Movement Preparation)
• Educational Assistant training
• Autism training
• Crisis Prevention training

Candidates with a combination of skills and experience other than those listed above may be considered.

A clear and current criminal record check is a condition of employment and is the financial responsibility of the successful candidate.

APPLICATIONS

Resumes and cover letters quoting competition 25-36 to be received prior to May 8^th, 2025, at 12:00PM.

This is a union position. Only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.  

Posted: April 24th, 2025