Summer Outdoor Program Leader

Job Title: Summer Outdoor Program Leader

Date Posted: Tuesday, February 18, 2025

Department: Community Services

Closing: 4pm, Tuesday, March 4, 2025

Location: Rotary Park/Dryden Recreation Complex

Reports to: Supervisor of Community Recreation Programs

Wage: $20.00 per hour with benefits as per the Employment Standards Act.

Job Summary:
The Summer Outdoor Program Leader provides a safe and fun environment for all participants of the Summer Outdoor Program, creating and implementing programs and activities that foster positive play environments. Reporting to the Supervisor of Community Recreation Programs, this position also performs administrative duties and positively promotes the program.

This position will work 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Anticipated employment period for 10 weeks from approximately end of June to August 2025.

Position Requirements:

• Must be 16 years of age or older on the first day of employment.
• Current First Aid/CPR Level C certificate, or ability to obtain before first day of employment.
• Mature, responsible person with ability to work alone without direct guidance.
• Previous experience working with children (babysitting courses, Co-op placements, coaching youth sports, camp counselor, etc.).
• The successful applicant will be required to obtain and submit a clean criminal background/vulnerable sector check at their own expense prior to start date.

Application Process:
Interested applicants are to submit a cover letter and resume outlining their qualifications and experience through the City’s online application which can be found at: https://careers.dryden.ca/job/search

The City of Dryden is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability or age.

Accommodations of persons with disabilities are available for all parts of the recruitment and selection process. Applicants need to make their required accommodations known in advance to the Director of Human Resources or designate.

We thank all applicants and advise that only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.