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Youth Program Leader

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Interested applicants must submit their application and all required documents online on the Douglas College Career Site www.douglascollegecareers.ca. Qualified internal applicants shall be given first consideration in filling the position. All internal applications must be received by date. Please ensure your resume clearly explains how you meet the required knowledge, skills and abilities of the position for which you are applying. All candidates selected for interview will need to bring original certificates and diplomas of educational credentials noted on their resume.

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Youth Program Leader
Posting Number 02080SA
Location New Westminster/Coquitlam Campus
Grade or Pay Level See Salary Range
Salary Range Salary Range: $18.00 to $25.00 per hour. Salary is based on education and experience
Position Type Contract Employment
Posting Type Internal/External
Regular/Temporary Temporary
Employment Type Full-Time and Part-Time
Posting Category Contract Employment
Start Date 03/04/2024
End Date 09/15/2024
Day of the Week Mondays to Fridays
Shift Shifts will vary based on program offerings, enrollments and availability. Youth programs typically run Monday through Friday and may be full or half day programs between 8 am and 5 pm.
Work Arrangements
Applicants need to be available from March 4 to March 18, 2024, for Spring Programs and June 24 to September 14, 2024, for Summer Programs. Full-time, Part-time and On-call positions are available during these periods. Youth programs will be held at the New Westminster and Coquitlam campuses and several satellite locations such as Queens Park and Queensborough. Shifts may be half or full days. Work hours will depend on availability but will occur between 8 am and 5 pm Monday through Friday.
What Douglas Offers
DO what you love. Be good at it. That’s how Douglas College defines a great career. It’s a philosophy that resonates through our classrooms, our offices and our boardrooms. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas College one of BC’s Top Employers. We love what we do. And we’re looking for passionate, motivated people to join us in making one of Canada’s best colleges even better.
The Role
The Sports Institute is seeking applications for Spring and Summer Programs for the period from March 4 to March 18, 2024 and June 24 to September 14, 2024. The Youth Program Leader is to provide leadership, program delivery and support the operational functions of the Sport Institute youth programs, activities and events. This position reports to the Program Coordinator, Sports Institute and receives direction from the Program Coordinator and the Manager, Athletic and Recreation Operations.
Responsibilities
Collaborates with the Youth Program Coordinator to:
• Support the organizing, coordinating and delivery of programs, activities and events;
• Conduct operational and administrative responsibilities as directed,
• Develop and implement camp lesson plans
• Support program, activity, and event set up/take down;
• Adhere and uphold to College policies, procedures and department processes;
• Ensure a safe and respectful environment for participants and staff;
• Report incidents and accidents through established policies, procedures and processes in consultation with the Manager, Athletics and Recreation Operations and Director, Athletics and Recreation.
To Be Successful in this Role You Will Need
• Post-secondary education, or combination of work/education experience;
• Experience with youth programming is an asset;
• CPR and First Aid training (AED training is an asset);
• Related industry training, certification, i.e. High Five, Coaching Canada Association, etc. is preferred;
• Satisfactory completion of a Criminal Record check including a vulnerable sector check. A criminal record will not automatically result in your application for employment being denied.
Link to Full Position Profile
Equity Statement
Douglas College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable learning and working environment. In support of this journey, we welcome all people to apply, including people from groups that are experiencing inequity, including, but not limited, to Indigenous Peoples, racialized or persons of colour, persons with mental or physical disabilities, persons who identify as women, and/or persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and persons of all faith identities, age, marital status, and parental status.
Needs a Criminal Records Check Yes
Posting Detail Information

Open Date 01/14/2022
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant
Interested applicants must submit their application and all required documents online on the Douglas College Career Site www.douglascollegecareers.ca. Qualified internal applicants shall be given first consideration in filling the position. All internal applications must be received by date. Please ensure your resume clearly explains how you meet the required knowledge, skills and abilities of the position for which you are applying. All candidates selected for interview will need to bring original certificates and diplomas of educational credentials noted on their resume.
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://www.douglascollegecareers.ca/postings/11671

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * How did you first find out about this employment opportunity?
    • Douglas College Careers Site
    • LinkedIn
    • Indeed
    • Social Media (Facebook, Instagram)
    • Personal Referral
    • Agency Referral
    • Professional Association Website
    • Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICAN)
    • Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT)
    • Douglas College CareerHUB
    • Career Fair or Other Hiring Event
    • Other
    • Glassdoor
  2. * If you are not a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident, do you currently have a valid Canadian work permit?
    • Yes
    • No
    • Not Applicable
  3. * If you have a valid Canadian work permit, please indicate expiry date and the type of work permit you hold. (Type N/A if not applicable).

    (Open Ended Question)

  4. * Are you a current or former Douglas College employee/student?
    • Current employee
    • Former employee
    • Current student
    • Former student
    • None of the above
  5. * If you are a current/former employee/student, enter your ID number. (Type in N/A if not applicable.)

    (Open Ended Question)

  6. * Please confirm that you will maintain residency in the Lower Mainland for the duration of your employment.
    • Yes, I confirm
    • No, I am not able to meet this requirement

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents
  1. References with Contact Information
  2. Transcripts and/or Credentials
  3. Other Document (see Special Instructions)