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

We're looking for passionate, inclusion-minded individuals to join our vibrant and supportive team! In this role, you'll help create a welcoming and engaging afterschool care environment by supporting the successful inclusion of children with physical, behavioral, or developmental support requirements - ensuring every child feels included, empowered and celebrated within the program.

In addition to good wages, we offer an additional 14% in pay, per hour, in lieu of benefits; access to counselling; a staff facility pass which provides drop-in access to the weightroom, fitness classes, skating, pool, as well as the ability to play on our 9-hole golf course.

Job Duties and Accountabilities

• Facilitate participation and adapt activities as required for a child requiring one-on-one support.
• Encourage independence where appropriate and assist in developing child's self-confidence.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationshps with partents, children, colleagues and staff from the Queen Alexandra Foundation.
• Responsible for completing any necessary written documentation of the child's progress and part of thei designates 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 & crafts, dramatic play, music appreciation, science and nature, and sports.

Qualifications

• As a licensed care program, candidates must be a minimum of 19 years of age.
• Experience working with children with disabilities or additional support needs as required.
• Minimum of 180 hours of experience working with school age children (aged 5-12 yrs) with disabilities and behaviour problems is required.
• 20 hours of proof of workshops/training courses.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work as an effective team member.
• Current Emergency First Aid and CPR C/AED certification is required.
• CLASS 4* unrestricted driver's license is an asset.

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