Recreational Activities Technician 35hrs/ Week Chateauguay Valley Regional High School (Supporting Hemmingford Elementary School and Franklin Elementary School)

NATURE OF THE WORK
The principal and customary work of an employee in this class of employment consists in organizing social, cultural and sports activities of all types mainly for groups, taking into account their expectations as well as established policies either as a complement to certain educational programs or more often as recreation.

CHARACTERISTIC FUNCTIONS
The employee in this class of employment participates in the preparation and implementation of sports and sociocultural activity programs, such as music, theatre, cinema, visual arts, exhibitions, sports tournaments and gymnastics.

The employee participates in determining the activities; he or she prepares program schedules and ensures the smooth operation; explains the nature, objectives and regulations regarding activities; identifies abnormal situations and rectifies or reports them to the authorities according to established directives. He or she uses animation techniques to assist groups in organizing and setting up leisure activities.

In residences, the employee is required to provide information, guide and direct students with respect to the various aspects of residence life. Depending on the problems or situations encountered, he or she may be required to contact the school staff and, at times, parents. In keeping with the policy established, the employee may be responsible for information: publicity committee, bulletin, postings, news releases in newspapers and on the radio.

He or she participates in selecting equipment and materials that the school board places at the disposal of groups and, in particular, takes into account the quality and cost of the equipment and makes appropriate recommendations to the authorities concerned. He or she oversees the maintenance of the equipment, keeps an inventory and ensures its rational use.

He or she may be required to train less experienced technicians as well as coordinate the work of support staff in performing duties related to the implementation of programs involving technical operations for which he or she is responsible.

If need be, he or she performs any other related duty.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Schooling and experience
Hold a Diploma of College Studies in Community Recreation Leadership Training or a diploma or an attestation of studies recognized as equivalent by the competent authority.

BOARD REQUIREMENTS
Experience in the following would be an asset:

• Attend and participate in community tables.

• Attend staff and governing board meetings.

• Ability to work independently.

• Ability to work in close collaboration with community organizations.

• Ability to organize group work for students in the following areas:

• Health & Wellness

• Facilitate community learning centre partnerships (CLC)

• Student Leadership

• Arts and Cultural activities

• Family and community activities and events

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR
Director of Continuing Education

WORK SCHEDULE
35hours per week – Monday to Friday

**“Comme employeur, la commission scolaire New Frontiers souscrit au principe de l’égalité d’accès à l’emploi et valorise la diversité au sein de son effectif en encourageant toutes les candidates et tous les candidats qualifiés à présenter une demande. Nous nous sommes engagés à créer un processus de sélection et un milieu de travail inclusifs et équitables.”

**“The New Frontiers School Board is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce, encouraging all qualified applicants to apply. We are committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments.”
Le Service des ressources humaines - Human Resources Department