Community Services Assistant 5 Municipality: City of Surrey This posting closed on January 10, 2010 at 4:30 PM Job ID: 09-CAS-39 (Please quote job ID on resume when applying) Department: Parks, Recreation & Culture Job Description: COMMUNITY SERVICES ASSISTANT 5 (Auxiliary – weekdays/weekends/evenings) The Community Services Assistant 5 performs senior community service work with the incumbent responsible for carrying out a variety of organizational and administrative duties related to the planning, development, promotion and delivery of recreation programs and services, special events, volunteer activities, supervision, cash handling and facility security operations for the adult and senior population. The successful candidate will also be supporting the Community Services Coordinator in the Senior’s portfolio. Working as part of a team, the CSA 5 will also plan & schedule programs and services including but not limited to special events, volunteer activities, workshops & educational courses. You will also be required to recruit and supervise instructors and volunteers. Essential skills include the ability to work effectively with adults and seniors; build relationships with existing community groups, support new and existing groups and apply creativity in developing unique programs tailored to the needs and interests of the Community. Effective and tactful communication skills are a must for this position. Demonstrated initiative, a positive attitude, strong public relations and the ability to create inclusive and welcoming environments are also vital in this role. Experience in working with groups to provide leadership and support their development would be an asset. The successful applicant must have completed grade 12 supplemented by a degree/diploma in recreation or a related field plus 2 years progressively responsible experience in recreation work, including supervision. You must be eligible to register with the BCRPA in a relevant specialty and hold a High Five Certification or an acceptable equivalent is required. You must have a valid BC Driver’s License and an Emergency First Aid certificate with CPR. This position requires the completion of a criminal record check. If you are an individual who enjoys interaction and teamwork and who is committed to the delivery of a beneficial recreational experience to the City of Surrey, please apply on-line quoting competition # 09-CAS-39 at: www.surreycareers.ca City of Opportunity. Progress Through Diversity. The City of Surrey wishes to thank all applicants for their interest and advises that only those to be interviewed will be contacted. Address: 14245 - 56th Avenue Surrey, British Columbia V3X 3A2, Canada E-mail: humanresources@surrey.ca Fax: 604-591-4517 Opening Date: November 10, 2009 08:30 AM Closing Date: January 10, 2010 04:30 PM Back