Parks & Recreation Special Needs Program Assistant Needed

POSITION: Parks & Recreation Summer Special Needs Program Assistant

Summary:
Summer employment opportunities exist for five (1) Parks and Recreation Summer Program staff in the Town of Barrhead. These are temporary positions as outlined below:

 

Special Needs Program Assistant (1 position): Post-secondary students are preferred. This is a temporary position from July 2020 until August 2020 inclusive.

Details & Duties:

  • Assist with budgeting, promoting, implementing, and evaluating programs for children of all ages
  • Assist with special events as held throughout the summer
  • Assist with inventory control and organization of summer program supplies
  • Ensure the safety of all summer program participants
  • Work in a team setting as well as independently with minimum supervision
  • In addition to the duties above, the Senior Summer Program Leader position will be responsible for program planning and developing the summer program guide
  • In addition to the duties above, the Special Needs Program Assistant position will assist children with physical and/or cognitive disabilities with participating in the summer programs
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

  • Be energetic and creative
  • Have sufficient stamina and strength to do the requirements of the posting
  • Experience with children is preferred
  • A valid class 5 drivers license is considered an asset
  • Provide a criminal record check and Vulnerable Sector check
  • First Aid & CPR Certification is required for the Special Needs Program Assistant positions.

Hours of Work:  
40hrs/week of shift work. Day shifts including some evening or weekend shifts as required.

Salary:
$17.00 - $19.50 per hour

Application Deadline:     
Until suitable candidate found.

Additional Information:
Post-secondary students are defined as individuals who are currently full time students (either high school or post-secondary) and are enrolled as full time students for the 2020-2021 academic year in a post-secondary institution within the Province of Alberta. Only those selected for an interview will be notified, although we thank all applicants for their interest.

 

Submit your application and/or resume to:

Linda Prokott, Parks & Recreation Coordinator
PO Box 4112
Barrhead, AB, T7N 1A1

Or email lprokott@barrhead.ca
Or in person at 5609-47 Street (Barrhead Regional Aquatics Centre)
Or through the form below