Recreation Leader - Youth Services (Part-Time)
Top Benefits
About the role
Job ID:
J0825-0423
Position Number:
25-106e
Job Title:
25-106e - Recreation Leader - Youth Services (Part-Time)
Job Type:
Regular Part Time
Job Category:
Recreation
Open Positions:
1
Employee Group:
0
Date Posted:
August 13, 2025
Closing Date:
August 20, 2025
Find out why our AMAZING employees love working for the City of Port Coquitlam!
Affectionately known as “PoCo”, we are an award-winning values-based organization made up of a diverse and dedicated team of people who care deeply about the community they serve.
This is recreation work that involves instructing/facilitating programs and services, preparing individual program plans and promoting interest and encouraging participation in program activity. Duties are performed within established guidelines but independent action and initiative is exercised on individual aspects of the programs. Work is performed under general supervision and is evaluated by a supervisor in terms of effectiveness of instruction, services provided and conformance to established practices.
Some of the key responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:
- Instructs, facilitates and participates with the individual program delivery for a variety of recreation programs, and services within established standards and guidelines.
- Prepares individual program plans for review by a supervisor for assigned recreation programs and services.
- Provides referrals to community resources within established guidelines.
- Represents the Department and the City in a positive, professional and customer friendly manner.
- Sets up equipment necessary for assigned programs and service and stores equipment safely following the end of a program or service.
- Maintain routine records, reports and enters program data.
- Drafts promotional material for review and approval by a supervisor.
- Provides direction and instruction to other members of the work unit and/or program contractors and aids others in the department.
- Enforces rules and regulations and ensures required standards of behavior and safety in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Performs other related duties as required.
The successful candidate for this position will have:
- High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
- 6 months full time equivalent experience working with Youth in a recreation or related setting
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training (minimum 8 hours)
- Minimum of two post-secondary courses related to Youth programs and services
- Standard First Aid
- Food Safe
- Class 4 Drivers License
Candidates must be available for the Fall Shift Schedule Sept- Dec
- Tuesday 2:45-7:15 pm
- Wednesday 2:45-7:45 pm
- Friday 2:45-9:15 pm
- Saturday 2:45-9:15 pm
Why should you consider working for us?
- Our organization is the ideal size for you to make a difference and have an impact
- We care deeply about our community
- We have a strong learning culture and want our people to grow and succeed
- An hourly starting wage of $27.49 (2025 rate of pay)
- We are a living wage employer
Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply online by August 20, 2025 at www.portcoquitlam.ca/cityjobs quoting competition number 25-106e.
The City wishes to thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those to be interviewed will be contacted.
To be considered for this position, all certifications and licenses need to be uploaded with your resume and cover letter.
The City of Port Coquitlam will conduct a criminal record check.
About City of Port Coquitlam
Port Coquitlam is a community of 61,000 with a strategic location in Metro Vancouver, a healthy base of businesses, new commercial and industrial areas, 271 hectares of parkland including the 25-km Traboulay PoCo Trail, well-established neighbourhoods, and a strong sense of community spirit known as PoCo Pride.
Recreation Leader - Youth Services (Part-Time)
Top Benefits
About the role
Job ID:
J0825-0423
Position Number:
25-106e
Job Title:
25-106e - Recreation Leader - Youth Services (Part-Time)
Job Type:
Regular Part Time
Job Category:
Recreation
Open Positions:
1
Employee Group:
0
Date Posted:
August 13, 2025
Closing Date:
August 20, 2025
Find out why our AMAZING employees love working for the City of Port Coquitlam!
Affectionately known as “PoCo”, we are an award-winning values-based organization made up of a diverse and dedicated team of people who care deeply about the community they serve.
This is recreation work that involves instructing/facilitating programs and services, preparing individual program plans and promoting interest and encouraging participation in program activity. Duties are performed within established guidelines but independent action and initiative is exercised on individual aspects of the programs. Work is performed under general supervision and is evaluated by a supervisor in terms of effectiveness of instruction, services provided and conformance to established practices.
Some of the key responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:
- Instructs, facilitates and participates with the individual program delivery for a variety of recreation programs, and services within established standards and guidelines.
- Prepares individual program plans for review by a supervisor for assigned recreation programs and services.
- Provides referrals to community resources within established guidelines.
- Represents the Department and the City in a positive, professional and customer friendly manner.
- Sets up equipment necessary for assigned programs and service and stores equipment safely following the end of a program or service.
- Maintain routine records, reports and enters program data.
- Drafts promotional material for review and approval by a supervisor.
- Provides direction and instruction to other members of the work unit and/or program contractors and aids others in the department.
- Enforces rules and regulations and ensures required standards of behavior and safety in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Performs other related duties as required.
The successful candidate for this position will have:
- High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
- 6 months full time equivalent experience working with Youth in a recreation or related setting
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training (minimum 8 hours)
- Minimum of two post-secondary courses related to Youth programs and services
- Standard First Aid
- Food Safe
- Class 4 Drivers License
Candidates must be available for the Fall Shift Schedule Sept- Dec
- Tuesday 2:45-7:15 pm
- Wednesday 2:45-7:45 pm
- Friday 2:45-9:15 pm
- Saturday 2:45-9:15 pm
Why should you consider working for us?
- Our organization is the ideal size for you to make a difference and have an impact
- We care deeply about our community
- We have a strong learning culture and want our people to grow and succeed
- An hourly starting wage of $27.49 (2025 rate of pay)
- We are a living wage employer
Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply online by August 20, 2025 at www.portcoquitlam.ca/cityjobs quoting competition number 25-106e.
The City wishes to thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those to be interviewed will be contacted.
To be considered for this position, all certifications and licenses need to be uploaded with your resume and cover letter.
The City of Port Coquitlam will conduct a criminal record check.
About City of Port Coquitlam
Port Coquitlam is a community of 61,000 with a strategic location in Metro Vancouver, a healthy base of businesses, new commercial and industrial areas, 271 hectares of parkland including the 25-km Traboulay PoCo Trail, well-established neighbourhoods, and a strong sense of community spirit known as PoCo Pride.