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!

Position Overview

Are you looking for an excellent paying, part-time job, with loads of enrichment and satisfaction working with children providing an amazing afterschool care program in the Westshore? West Shore Parks & Recreation Society (WSPRS) is seeking Afterschool Care Team Leaders to ensure that planning, supervising, and the evaluation of our afterschool care program is consistent in meeting our high standards.

Responsibilities include: assisting with staffing needs, organizing equipment and supplies, driving a 24-passenger bus, program planning, facility scheduling, and ensuring that licensing standards are met, all while being in-ratio within the program, and actively participating and engaging with kids. The afterschool care team leaders have access to our 108-acre property, including a pool, ice rink, indoor and outdoor sports court, playing fields, and a walking trail to provide an exciting and diverse program.

In addition to excellent wages, we offer an additional 14% in pay, per hour, in lieu of benefits; access to counseling services; a staff membership pass to drop into the weightroom, fitness classes, skating, and the pool; as well as the ability to play on our 9-hole golf course; and work with an amazingly supportive leadership team.

JOB DUTIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Ensure licensing standards are consistently being met, and if there are challenges, either problem solving or bringing the appropriate issue to their supervisor or program assistant’s attention.
• This position is responsible for: participating as a leader in the program; planning, implementing, and evaluating working with a small team while ensuring a variety of activities, including art, imagination play, and physical literary, are occurring.
• Responsible for pre-tripping and driving a 24-passenger bus to pick up kids in the Westshore after school each day and bringing them back on-site to the JDF recreation centre.
• Assist in supply requisition and distribution.
• Assist with the design of program goals and objectives to ensure overall quality of programs.
• Assist with administrative tasks such as ensuring all documentation is complete and present, completing health and safety checks, and design and submission of monthly calendars.
• Communicate with parents, staff, children, and supervisor.
• Ensure that afterschool care leaders are adhering to WSPRS (and where applicable, licensing) policies and procedures.
• Must enjoy working in an indoor and outdoor environment.
• Other duties as requested.

QUALIFICATIONS

• As a licensed care program, candidates must be a minimum of 19 years of age.
• At least one year of post-secondary education in a related field such as: Recreation and Leisure, Physical Education, or Education, or Child and Youth Care; or equivalent in experience, with direct experience working with youth in a public recreation setting.
• Additional 500 hours of previous experience as an afterschool care leader, or similar role, with experience and knowledge in program planning.
• 20 hours of proof of workshops/training courses is required.
• CLASS 4* unrestricted drivers’ licence – don’t have one? Don’t worry, we’ll assist you in achieving it!
• Supervisory and/or leadership experience required.
• Ability to adapt to new and changing programs and people.
• Ability to identify problems, initiate problem-solving, and seek solutions.
• Ability to follow established safety standards, and requirements.
• Ability to work independently, and in a team environment.
• Imaginative and flexible personality required to ensure a fun environment for participants.
• Excellent communication, customer service, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Group leadership and facilitation skills.
• Knowledge and experience in programming and running physical literacy games and activities.
• Current Emergency First Aid and CPR C/AED certification is required.
• Knowledge of Intelligenz (or other registration systems) and excel spreadsheets is an asset.

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