Website West Shore Parks & Recreation (WSPR)
SUMMARY: Are you a nurturing individual who has a passion to help others? West Shore Parks & Recreation is
seeking caring, flexible individuals to create positive experiences by facilitating and integrating child/children
with additional physical, behavioural, or developmental support requirements into a variety of summer camp
programs. Inclusion leaders may also assist with planning and implementing daily and weekly recreational
activities, focusing on providing children 5 to 12 years of age with the opportunity to cultivate friendships,
experience a wide variety of sports, games, arts, crafts, special events and develop lifetime skills. In addition to
good wages, we offer an additional 14% in pay, per hour, in lieu of benefits; access to counseling; a
complimentary staff membership to drop into the weightroom, fitness classes, skating, and pool; as well as
the ability to play on our 9-hole golf course. Come join us – it’s the perfect place to work and play!
JOB DUTIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES
• Facilitate participation and adapt activities as required for a child requiring support in camp.
• Encourage independence where appropriate and assist in developing child’s self-confidence.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with parents, children, colleagues and staff from
the Queen Alexandra Foundation.
• Responsible for completing any necessary written documentation of the child’s progress as part of
their designated care plan.
• Assist instructor with developing and coordinating the weekly program schedule to promote social
experiences.
• Promote and deliver safe, healthy, positive interactions, communications, diversity and learning
opportunities.
• Promote and enhance creative ideas in all program areas such as arts and crafts, dramatic play, music
appreciation, science and nature and sports.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Applicants must be at least 19 years of age.
• Minimum of 180 hours of experience working with school age children (aged 5 to 12 years) with
disabilities or additional support needs, and behavior problems is required.
• 20 hours of proof of workshops/training courses.
• Skills, knowledge, and experience with specific areas such as sports, arts, crafts, and drama are an
asset.
• Ability to be imaginative and flexible to ensure a fun environment is created for all camp participants.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work as an effective team member.
• Current Emergency First Aid and CPR C are required prior to commencing employment.
A clear and current criminal record check is a condition of employment and is the financial responsibility of
the successful candidate.
APPLICATIONS
Resumes and cover letters quoting competition 23-13 to be received prior to April 6th, 2023, at 12:00PM,
Attention: Human Resources, West Shore Parks & Recreation Society, 1767 Island Highway, Victoria BC V9B 1J1,
Fax: (250) 478-8363; email: [email protected]
This is a union position. Only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.