The Recreation Worker is responsible for the provision of all recreation, leisure and sports programs within the Department of Recreation and Community Services in order to provide opportunities to encourage and promote a healthy lifestyle for all community residents.
Qualifications:
- High School diploma supplemented by two years post-secondary study in a recreation-related field;
- Experience working in community recreational facilities;
- Excellent communication, problem solving and customer service skills;
- Proficiency with Microsoft programs, as well as Internet applications and other Information Technology;
- Ability to work with a variable schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays;
- Experience delivering recreation programming to community members including youth and seniors;
- Supervision of recreation areas and ensuring established rules and regulations are appropriately followed;
- Customer service skills and ability to create a friendly and supportive atmosphere for members of the public.
Successful candidates will be required to attain:
- First Aid certificate
Satisfactory Police Record Check with a "Vulnerable Sector Query"
This is a unionized position with a varied work schedule within the hours of operation. (6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.) The work schedule will include days, evenings, weekends, and holidays. The salary for this position is based on an annual salary scale of $38,485.49 to $48,106.86 as per the Collective Agreement. If this position interests you, the deadline to apply is September 30, 2024. Apply in confidence by submitting your resume to:
Human Resources
Town of Paradise
28 McNamara Drive
Paradise, NL A1L 0A6
Email
The Town of Paradise would like to thank all applicants for their interest. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. The Town of Paradise is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
