Program Instructor II - Casual

The City of Grande Prairie is a vibrant, growing community located in the beautiful Peace Country region of Alberta. We are committed to providing exceptional public service and enhancing the quality of life for all residents. Grande Prairie is a great place to live, work, and play.

Our Sports Development, Wellness and Culture Department is looking for a dedicated Casual Program Instructor II to join the team.

Position Responsibilities

• responsible for planning and implementing age appropriate programing for children aged 0 - 5 in a warm, welcoming, play-based setting, as well as children aged 6 - 12 in a fun, active, play-based setting.
• part of an energetic team devoted to social, physical, emotional, intellectual, and relative development of children.
• ensure the safety of the participants while providing high quality care and supervision.
• will demonstrate leadership and a positive approach to play and play-based learning on a daily basis.
• promotion, delivery and evaluation of a variety of programs for children between the ages of 0 -12 years. These program plans will incorporate all fundamentals of play and must be developmentally and age appropriate.
• supervision and safety of the program's participants
• opening and closing facilities
• cleanliness of program site
• set up and take down of the program
• help to expose children to a variety of activities including cooking, athletics, arts, and more
• must be flexible and available to work evenings and weekends
• have prior experience planning programs for children aged 0 -12
  
  

Qualifications

• Minimum of 16 years of age
• Must possess Standard First Aid, CPR Level C, as well as AED training prior to hire date
• Intervention check and Police Record check (completed within one month of employment)
• One year of previous experience leading children's recreation and sport programming, or relevant training
• A clear understanding of 'child-centered programming'
• Ability to supervise and manage the safety of 30 children with the assistance of a team member
• Confidence to make on-the-spot decisions
• Adapt quickly to group dynamics
• clear communication skills
• must be fun and energetic with an aptitude for working with children
• experience in mentoring and program planning
  
  

Hours

The standard workweek consists of an average of 10 hours, with the specific schedule being determined by the immediate supervisor.

Compensation

Starting Salary $19.67 per hour as per the CUPE Collective Agreement.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package. What We Offer | City of Grande Prairie (cityofgp.com)

Diversity & Inclusion

The City of Grande Prairie is committed to building and sustaining an inclusive work environment composed of individuals with unique experiences, perspectives, talents, and contributions who welcome, support, respect and value all members of the community.

Selection Process

We appreciate your interest in our organization, and we thank you in advance for your application. Candidates selected for an interview will be notified via phone or email.

• To apply for this position, please utilize the "Apply Now" tab on this web page to submit your comprehensive cover letter and up-to-date resume.
• Our application review process includes a thorough evaluation of all submissions. Short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview scheduling.
• This posting may be used to fill more than one position.
• This posting will be open until a suitable candidate(s) is/are found.
  
  

Note: After submitting your application and uploading your resume, you should expect to receive an email confirmation indicating that your application for this position has been successfully submitted. If you receive this email, there is no need for any additional contact with us regarding this position.

To efficiently manage the high volume of applications we receive for each job posting, we are unable to address job-specific inquiries prior to the interview stage. However, if you progress to the job interview stage, we will gladly answer any questions you may have.