Job Opportunity: Games Room Leader (1 Position)
Sunset Community Centre is seeking an energetic, engaging, and organized individual with a passion for implementing and facilitating youth-led activities during the Games Room program. The Games Room Leader reports to the Community Youth Worker. Programs will take place at Sunset Community Centre. The Games Room program offers exciting and engaging activities revolving around preteen and youth values: leadership development, independence, friendship, and diversity.
Responsibilities
- Supervise youth to ensure a safe and welcoming environment.
- Interact and engage with youth in a positive and friendly manner.
- Lead scheduled games and activities, encouraging participation and fostering enjoyment.
- Set up the Games Room and prepare equipment 15 minutes before activities begin.
- Involve youth in cleaning up and organizing the Games Room after activities, ensuring the space is restored to its original setup.
- Maintain the Games Room, care for its equipment, and report any damages or issues promptly.
- Build supportive relationships with youth, promoting inclusivity and respect.
- Monitor behavior to address conflicts or concerns proactively, adhering to program guidelines.
Qualifications & Experience
- Experience working with preteen and youth ages 11-18 in a recreational setting as a leader or volunteer, including working with vulnerable children and youth.
- A field of study involving recreation, education, CYCC, social work, or related fields is preferred.
- Valid certification for First Aid.
- Excellent communication, leadership, conflict resolution, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and within a team, and make appropriate decisions as needed.
- Clearance of a Police Record Check.
- Be at least 16 years of age at the beginning of the employment period.
Work Schedule: Mondays and Tuesdays, 3:00 pm-6:15 pm, January 20-March 11, 2025.
Rate of Pay: $18.00-$21.00 per hour (based on experience and seniority) plus 4% in lieu of benefits.
Deadline: Applications are due no later than 5:00 pm Saturday January 19, 2025.
Submit Cover Letter and Resume via email to: Jazzmine.Lim@vancouver.ca. Please list the position “Games Room Leader”
in the subject line.
ONLY EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.