OUT OF SCHOOL CARE LEADER, AUXILIARY
COMPETITION NO. 24-57
Internal/External Opportunity
This is a Union Position
Anticipated start date: September 3, 2024
About our Community:
Located on the traditional territory of the lək̓ʷəŋən Peoples, the Township of Esquimalt acknowledges its neighbouring First Nations and is committed to building strong and enduring relationships with the Esquimalt and Songhees First Nations.
The Township of Esquimalt, with a population of over 17,000 is recognized as a vibrant, distinct, resilient, and diverse community for people to discover, feel welcome and belong. The Township is home to Canada’s Pacific Navy and boasts extensive amenities including beautiful parks and beaches, scenic waterfront walkways as well as modern recreational facilities.
About our Organization:
The Esquimalt Recreation Centre is a multi-purpose wellness and community recreation facility. Features of the Recreation Centre include: 4500 + square foot Wellness Centre, featuring state-of-the-art cardio and strength training equipment, gymnasium, aquatic centre with six-lane 25 metre lap pool, warm “lifestyle pool” and tot pool with spray features, wheelchair accessible hot-tub, steam room, and sauna. In addition, to recreation activities and programs, there are hundreds of year-round community programs to choose from.
About the Opportunity:
The Recreation Department is seeking a motivated individual to fill an auxiliary Out of School Care Leader position. Scheduled shifts vary, Monday-Friday between 6:30-9:15am and 2:00-6:00pm. Reporting to the Out of School Care Supervisor, the preferred candidate will be responsible for:
- Supervising snack
- Walking children between the Esquimalt Recreation Centre and Macaulay Elementary School
- Leading afternoon activities which may include gym games, playground games, crafts, drama, science, cooking, swimming, and skating
- Providing all required care including, but not limited to, behaviour management, parent communication, First Aid, and the administration of medication with parent/guardian approval.
Our Preferred Candidate:
The ideal candidate will be at least 19 years of age and have:
- 20 hours of coursework in child development, guidance, health and safety, or nutrition (eg. Food Safe, NLS, NCCP, Child Psychology)
- Current Standard First Aid and CPR C Certification
- Clear Criminal Record Check including Vulnerable Sector Check from the Ministry of Justice
Salary: $20.68 – $22.34 hourly plus 14% in lieu of benefits
Prior to applying, please review the attached job description above, which provides a detailed outline of key duties and required qualifications, skills, and abilities.
Please submit your resume and covering letter quoting competition no. 24-57 to: applications@esquimalt.ca. This posting will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Date posted: July 26, 2024