Our ideal team member is passionate about making a difference and is committed to empowering the young people we support. If you join our team, you can expect a challenging, rewarding and fulfilling career.

The Cultural Recreation Activity Worker is responsible for planning programs throughout the summer which enhance the Marymound client’s ability to enjoy creative leisure time pursuits alone, in a small group, or in an organized group. There should be a subtle emphasis on skill building for better social integration, focusing on recreation and fun as a therapeutic experience.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate and role model a friendly, responsible, service-oriented attitude.
• Problem solves effectively.
• Take charge and motivate others.
• Contribute to and work effectively as part of a team. Work with the cultural team to divide activities.
• Supervise and engage with Marymound youth in facilitating and engaging in recreational activities.
• Provide positive role modelling and mentoring for participants.
• Engage and train/teach new skills.
• Plan and implement activity schedules and communicate them to residential homes. A large portion of activities will be connected to Indigenous teachings, along with summer fun.
• Responsible for planning, leading, and implementing activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Working towards education in the fields of child & youth care, recreation, leisure, social work, physical education or Child & Youth Care. Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Experience working with at-risk youth is preferred.
• Knowledge of Indigenous culture, or willingness to learn, including participating in cultural practices, programming and ceremonies alongside youth.
• High energy and motivation to lead activities.
• Strong interpersonal, communication skills, and teamwork abilities.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Competency working with computers.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent physical and emotional health.
• Valid Class 5F driver’s license and satisfactory driver abstract.
• Emergency First Aid & CPR.
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check with a clear vulnerable sector check, clear Child Abuse Registry Check and an acceptable Prior Contact Check.
• Eligibility for this grant position is 18 – 29 years of age.
• Open to Indigenous applicants only.

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