Long Plain First Nation is seeking a full-time Recreation Coordinator.
Under the direction of the Wellness prevention manager, the Recreation Coordinator develops, plans, organizes, executes activities to meet the social, cultural, recreational, physical, mental, emotional and spiritual needs of the community.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Support, build and maintain cultural, family and community connection for the First Nation children, youth and families
· Coordinates various services
· Coordinates and arranges transportation for community participation where as needed.
· Ensures recreational areas are secured to match the cognitive/physical needs of participants.
· Coordinates and provides set up, decorating and clean up following activities.
· Develops, plans, organizes, schedules and delivers recreational programs and activities for the community.
· Develops goals and assessment process for ach activity carried out.
· Maintain up to date record of cost and participation of activities.
· Work with the community to determine priorities.
· Schedules and coordinates volunteers.
· Obtain social histories, outing and photo consents, takes photographs for program documentation.
QUALIFICATIONS:
· Degree or diploma from an accredited University or College in Recreation and Leisure studies or a similar program preferred. Equivalent combination of education experience may be considered.
· High School Diploma or equivalent.
· Minimum two (2) years of experience working in recreational in a variety of program areas of age groups, including administration supervision.
· Experience working with and in First Nations Communities.
· Experience supervising program volunteers.
· Experience with program development, implementation md reporting.
· Demonstrated organizational and planning skills coupled with good knowledge of current recreational trends.
· Strong motivational and leadership skills.
· Respectful to engage people and build relationships.
· Ability to respond effectively and positively in diverse relationships.
· Proficient in a variety of computer applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
· Work flexible hours.
· Successful completion of a current Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Registry check
Conditions of Employment:
· Valid Manitoba Class 5 Drivers License and access to a reliable vehicle.
· Current First Aid and CRP certificates.
Individuals who feel they are qualified are invited to submit a cover letter, a current resume with two references to:
Human Resources
Email: hr@lpfnhr.ca
We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Preference will be given to Long Plain community members.
LATE OR INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
