Child and Youth Program Instructor-Panorama Child and Youth Camps
Req ID: 1538
Business Unit: Parks Recreation and Environmental Services
Division: Panorama Recreation
Regular/ Auxiliary: Auxiliary
Pay Grade: CAN/05/02/JB06
Rate of Pay: $23.78 - $23.78 per hour plus 14% in lieu of benefits.
Hours of Work: Varies - as and when needed, including days, evenings and weekends Programs include, but not limited to: general day camps/professional development camps, crafts/arts, science and cooking. Participants aged 0-18 years.
Posting Date: July 22, 2025
Closing Date: Review of applications will commence August 6, 2025. Posting will remain open until filled.
Summary
This position is responsible for planning, preparation, and delivery of a variety of children and youth community recreation programs including teen lounge, early years or specialized programs such as art or cooking. The successful applicant will play a role in planning and delivering engaging children and youth programs.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Work with the Child and Youth Recreation Coordinator to plan, organize and deliver creative and age-appropriate recreational programs for children and youth.
- Lead activities in areas such as arts, cooking, games, sports and social engagement.
- Foster a welcoming, safe and inclusive environment for all participants.
- Set-up, take-down and monitor use of equipment.
- Act as a liaison between program participants, parents and Panorama staff.
- Ensures the safety and general well-being of the children and youth at all times.
- Follows all policies, procedures and standards of the CRD
- Performs other related duties as required.
Additional Information
- None
Key Skills & Abilities
- Experience delivering children's or youth recreation programs.
- Ability to plan and deliver engaging and inclusive activities.
- Ability to lead a variety of community recreation activities.
- Leadership abilities including role model behaviors, demonstrated sound judgment, work independently while creating a positive, enthusiastic, safe and fun environment
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
- Knowledge and understanding of WorkSafeBC practices/protocols, Workers' Compensation Act and OHandS Regulations and other relevant safety statutes.
Qualifications
- Some directly related experience
- Post-secondary courses in a related discipline
Certifications
- Acceptable criminal record check. The applicant/incumbent is required to undergo a criminal record check to work in this position and to report to their supervisor if any criminal charges are laid against them that may be related to their employment.
- Emergency First Aid and CPR-C
APPLICATIONS
To apply for this exciting opportunity, please click "Apply now" to submit your resume and covering letter online.
We welcome all qualified applicants to apply and may consider a combination of experience, education and/or training where possible.
The Capital Regional District wishes to thank you for your interest and advises that only those candidates under active consideration will be contacted.
