Program Leader - Grade 6/7 Community Dances bei District of West Vancouver

PROGRAM LEADER – GRADE 6/7 COMMUNITY DANCES

(Casual)

Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh, and Musqueam Nations, West Vancouver is a vibrant community on the North Shore and home to parks, beaches, and to sports, recreation and arts amenities. We are seeking employees with a passion for public service who share our commitment to creating a complete, inclusive and livable community. Our dedicated staff deliver services, operate facilities and run the programs that enhance the well-being of our community.

The District of West Vancouver Community Services Department has openings for casual Program Leader – Community Dances. Under the supervision of the Youth Services Program Coordinator, the Program Leader will assist with the provision and supervision of community dances for preteens in grades 6 and 7 at various times over the school year. The Program Leader will be responsible for:

·         setting up for, and cleaning up after, the events

·         checking preteens in for the event and assisting them with putting on their wristbands for entry

·         providing supervision of all areas of the facility during the events (including on and off the dance floor, inside and outside of the facility, etc.)

·         monitoring youth volunteers including overseeing a youth volunteer-run concession program and handling low value cash transactions;

·         establishing and maintaining effective relationships with youth and acting as a positive role model;

·         enforcing dance rules and regulations;

·         monitoring and reporting out on facility and equipment safety, security and maintenance requirements;

·         working collaboratively with all Youth Services staff and attending staff meetings and in-services;

·         performing other related work as required.

The preferred candidates will have completion of Grade 12 plus related lived, professional and/or volunteer experience to demonstrate required skills, or an equivalent combination of training and afore-mentioned experience plus current Emergency First Aid (or better) and CPR ‘C’ & AED certifications.

The successful candidates will have: experience leading/supervising youth (11 - 18 years old) in various activities while providing a fun & safe environment; ability to demonstrate knowledge of the issues, needs and concerns of youth and their psychosocial development; ability to demonstrate ethics and professional boundaries in working with youth; ability to work independently and as part of a team in a culturally diverse community setting; excellent customer service, communication and interpersonal skills.

We recognize the importance of a diverse workplace and strive to meaningfully reflect the community we so proudly serve. We encourage Indigenous applicants, people of colour, all genders, 2SLGBTQIA+, and persons with disabilities to apply.  

The successful candidates will be required to supply a police information check with vulnerable sector and a copy of their credentials.

We want to thank all applicants, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

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