Recreation Worker IV - Youth Worker - Auxiliary Municipality: Township of Langley This posting closed on June 8, 2012 at 4:30 PM Job ID: B026 (Please quote job ID on resume when applying) Department: Recreation Facilities and Programs Job Description: Join a “Community of Communities” – the Township of Langley, home to over 100,000 residents, is committed to providing progressive business, housing, and recreational opportunities, while balancing its unique mix of urban growth and rural beauty. A truly fun and beautiful place to work, the Township of Langley offers competitive salaries; excellent benefit packages; municipal pension plan; employee wellness programs; and, opportunities for professional development and career growth. The Township of Langley is currently recruiting for an auxiliary Youth Worker to join our team of professionals in the Recreation, Culture, and Parks Division, Recreation Facilities and Programs Department. Reporting to the Community Recreation Manager, you will be responsible in this unionized position for directing the implementation of program activities including planning and program preparation; providing leadership and instruction. You will provide peer mentoring to youth; demonstrating leadership skills; encouraging participation in activities and skill development; and assisting in the referral of program participants to community agencies, as required. Your education will include completion of Grade 12 and skill training in specialty programs and courses in community recreation, leadership and/or conflict resolution, and sound related experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. You will have sound knowledge of the needs and interests of youth client groups; the ability to organize, lead, coordinate and participate in and provide independent leadership and instruction in activities and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with youth clients, recreation staff, volunteers and the general public. You must have a current first aid and CPR certificate, as well as a valid BC Class 5 (full-privilege) driver’s license is required, Class IV preferred This position is defined by the Township of Langley as positions of trust (Child Safety) and requires a criminal record check. The CUPE rate of pay for this position is $20.45 - $23.96 per hour (2011 rates), plus 12% in lieu of benefits. The hours of work are non-standard hours and/or non-standard work weeks. If you wish to pursue this exciting career in a growing community, please send your résumé quoting Bulletin # B026 along with a cover letter and copies of the applicable certificates/designations, in confidence to: Mail or in person: Township of Langley Human Resources Division, 4th Floor 20338 - 65 Avenue, Langley, BC V2Y 3J1 Fax #: 604.533.6129 Email: Visit the website at tol.ca for information on how to apply The closing date for this competition is by 4:30pm Friday, June 1, 2012 We appreciate all applications; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview. Educational Requirements: Your education will include completion of Grade 12 and skill training in specialty programs and courses in community recreation, leadership and/or conflict resolution, and sound related experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Web Address: tol.ca Address: Township of Langley 4th Floor Civic Facility 20338 65 Avenue Langley, BC, V2Y 3J1 E-mail: hrinfo@tol.ca Fax: 604.533.6129 Opening Date: May 16, 2012 08:30 AM Closing Date: June 8, 2012 04:30 PM Back