Recreation Assistant
Job Posting
Recreation Assistant
Regular Part-time
3 days/week – Friday/Saturday/Sunday
The Musqueam people have lived in our present location for thousands of years. Our traditional territory once occupied much of what is now Vancouver and surrounding areas. The name Musqueam relates back to the River Grass, the name of the grass is məθkʷəy̓. There is a story that has been passed on from generation to generation that explains how we became known as the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) - People of the River Grass. Although a metropolitan city has developed in the heart of Musqueam territory, our community maintains strong cultural and traditional beliefs. Today our population flourishes and we are a strong community of over thousand members. To learn more about Musqueam, please visit www.musqueam.bc.ca.
Musqueam Indian Band (Musqueam) is seeking a dynamic Recreation Assistant to join our team on a part-time basis, working three days a week on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. This position assists the Recreation Coordinator in the implementation of an effective recreation program that addresses Musqueam community needs.
Key Responsibilities
• Delivers recreational, athletic, fitness or sports activities
• Provides lifestyle awareness information
• Leads groups and individuals in recreational or leisure activities and assists with cultural activities held at the Musqueam gymnasium
• Assembles supplies and sports or game equipment and instructs users in the proper use of various fitness or sports equipment
• Monitors recreational or sports activities to ensure safety and provide emergency or first aid assistance when required
• Develops and maintains effective working relationships with Band members, co-workers and outside agencies
• Other duties as required
Qualifications and Skills
• Successful completion of secondary school with a college certificate in recreation or physical education or an equivalent combination of skills, knowledge, and experience
• Knowledge and experience of similar program delivery in the context of Musqueam or First Nations culture and history
• Strong administrative and computer skills (i.e. Internet, Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, etc.)
• Ability to work well with all age groups
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to drive and have access to a licensed vehicle for work purposes
Working Conditions
• Work is performed indoors or outdoors dependent upon the specific program requirements
• Valid First Aid & CPR
• Valid driver’s license
• Successful criminal background check
Please email cover letter and resume to: jobs@musqueam.bc.ca
and reference “Recreation Assistant” in the subject line.
Applicants of Musqueam and/or Aboriginal ancestry are encouraged to apply.
Please apply by May 14, 2018. Position will remain open until filled.
* We thank all those who apply, however, only those short-listed will be contacted.