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Be Part of Something Meaningful!
Join our Úxwumixw (community) in fostering wellness and connection through recreation! This role uplifts Squamish Nation youth by blending cultural teachings (snew̓íyelh) with dynamic programming, ensuring a safe space for growth, skill-building, and fun.
What You’ll Do
- Lead and supervise teen/youth programs, including sports clinics, life skills workshops, and cultural activities.
- Plan and chaperone day, evening, and weekend events—from local field trips to multi-day excursions.
- Teach essential skills (cooking, homework support, hygiene) with wenáxws (respect) and creativity.
- Coordinate logistics (consent forms, supplies, transportation) and ensure safety protocols are followed.
- Maintain equipment inventories, complete activity reports, and collaborate with the recreation team.
- Promote programs through flyers and community outreach, engaging Squamish Valley members.
- Uphold workplace safety and contribute to team goals with a cooperative spirit.
What We’re Looking For
- Experience instructing youth programs or coordinating recreational activities.
- Strong organizational skills for planning events, managing supplies, and completing documentation.
- Ability to work flexible hours (evenings/weekends) and build rapport with youth.
- Knowledge of Sḵwx̱wú7mesh culture or willingness to learn and integrate snew̓íyelh (teachings).
- Cultural humility and respect for Sḵwx̱wú7mesh values, sovereignty, and self-determination.
Why Work With Us
- Impactful Work – Be part of a team dedicated to serving the community through Na estétx̱ w sḵwálwen cht (Trust), Na estitkw sḵwálwen cht (Security), Na esḵw’úḵw’ulh sḵwálwen cht (Purpose) and Na eslhílhkw’is sḵwálwen cht (Belonging)
- Professional Growth – We invest in our people with training, mentorship, and career development
- Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw Values – Be part of an organization that values Úxwumixw (community/peoples), snew̓íyelh (guiding through teachings), wenáxws (respect) and inclusivity.
As a dynamic community organization, we understand the importance of employing enthusiastic and talented people to work together. We know that our future strength and growth is very much dependent on our key resources – our people. With a variety of programs and services, we offer career paths that fit many areas of expertise, backgrounds, and interests. Along with competitive compensation and benefits, we foster an environment that values diversity through the respect and appreciation of each person for their individual attributes.
Salary: $47,000 - $66,00
Candidates are typically offered compensation between the beginning to the midpoint of the range. We are committed to providing a fair and equitable package that reflects the value an individual brings to the organization.
Benefits: We offer extended medical and dental, pension matching, supplementary savings, and a professional development budget.
Join us in building a future rooted in culture, values, and community strength. Your work matters here. #Workwithpurpose
*Please note selected candidates will be required to complete background checks. If you have concerns regarding any incidents that will be reported on your Criminal Record Check, please let us know in advance to ensure we can work together on a plan that works for the nation and you as the applicant*
