Opportunities are now available for those who have a passion for creating physical activity opportunities for adults with disabilities! Join our creative and energetic team that provides recreation opportunities across the City of Edmonton in our adapted programs. Use your leadership skills to make a difference in the lives of adults in Edmonton!
What will you do?:
- Lead a variety of recreational programs for adults with disabilities. Programs include: Rockin in Rundle, Ready Set Rec!, Social Night and more!
- Plan and deliver high quality, adaptable and inclusive programs for adults of all abilities individually and with a co-leader.
- Maintain program related paperwork, such as attendance and incident reports
- Ensure the safety of the participants while ensuring activities are progressive, challenging and can adapt to varying levels of skills
- Attend training and in-services as required
- Create a positive workplace environment through respectful interactions with all recreation facility staff
- Create a safe, positive and welcoming environment where participants can thrive while developing physically, cognitively and socially
- Promote the benefits of healthy living and physical activity
- Promote development of fundamental movement skills, physical competence and self confidence
- Ability to use program materials and equipment safely
- Provide outstanding customer service to participants, guardians, support staff and patrons.
- Act as a customer service representative on program sites
- Other related duties as required
- Completion of Grade 12 or high school equivalent
Assets
- Experience leading recreation or sport based programing for individuals with cognitive/physical disabilities
- Education/experience in adapted physical activity
Skills required for success:
- Experience providing care and support to individuals with disabilities
- Ability to lead, organize, instruct and supervise group activities
- Some experience working with the general public, children and other program users
- Provide excellent customer service and the ability to handle difficult situations
- Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with program users and staff
- Able to work out of ACT Aquatic and Recreation Centre located in Rundle Park
- Day time availability specifically, Tuesdays from 12:00-3:00pm
- Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies
- Embracing a Culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion
Conditions of Employment:
- Possession of valid Intermediate First Aid and CPR Level C Certification
- Hire is dependent upon a Police Information Check including Vulnerable Sector check satisfactory to the City of Edmonton
The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact employment@edmonton.ca. Learn more about our benefits https://bit.ly/COEbenefits.
Up to 3 Temporary, part-time ongoing positions
Hours Of Work: 0 - 10 hours per week
Salary: $21.280 - $25.420
Talent Acquisition Consultant: DM/MM
Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation.