Recreation contract instructor opportunities

Job Summary:

The City of Kelowna is looking for a Manager for our Licensed Care After School Program at Bankhead Elementary. We are looking for a dynamic and motivated individual to join our team at Bankhead and work with an amazing group of kids and passionate instructors.

The After School Licensed Care Program Manager will plan and implement quality childcare based on the philosophy and mandate set by the City of Kelowna and Licensing requirements. This position will provide guidance, supervision, and programming that creates a safe, fun, and nurturing environment for all children.

This position reports to and works under the supervision of the Community Recreation Coordinator. It is expected that the After School Licensed Care Program Manager will provide leadership to a small team of contract instructors at the Bankhead site, and also to the children attending the program.

Note: this is a Contract position – the selected candidate will be hired as a Contract Instructor for the City of Kelowna. This contract is reviewed and renewed on a seasonal basis.

Work Performed: 

This position will be responsible for planning and delivering the program, scheduling staff, working within Licensing requirements and managing subsidy, providing behavioral guidance, creating and implementing care plans, communicating with parents, and leading a group of children hands-on in our school-aged program (K-12Y).

Minimum Qualifications:   

• Up to date First Aid/CPR certificate, with Emergency Child Care portion
• 20 hours of relevant training as a Responsible Adult - You must have completed a course or combination of courses of at least 20 hours in duration in child development, guidance, health and safety, or nutrition.
• Required to complete a Criminal Record Check
• Available during required working hours for this position: Monday – Friday for afterschool care and during Spring Break and Summer Camps throughout the year.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Start July 31, 2023
• Previous Licensed Care experience, or experience working with children
• Ability to independently lead groups of children aged 6Y-12Y
• Demonstrated leadership, interpersonal and written and oral communications skills
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Effective problem-solving skills and ability to exercise sound judgement

Days: Monday - Friday

Hours: Summer/Spring Break camps various shifts between 7:30 am - 6:00 pm. After School: 12:00-6:00pm, plus 1-hour flexible prep/admin time (30-35 hours per week).

Location: Bankhead Elementary – Afterschool care spaces & office

Wage: $21-23 per hour based on experience
Note: This is position is eligible for ECE wage enhancement of $4.00 per hour for ECE certified applicants.

Submit your resume and cover letter to contractinstructorjobs@kelowna.ca. The subject of your email must be the job title that you are applying for.

Job Summary:  

The City of Kelowna is looking for a lead instructor for our Licensed Summer Camp programs at Bankhead Elementary and Watson Road Elementary. We are looking for a dynamic and motivated individual to join our team at Bankhead and Watson Road and work with an amazing group of kids and passionate instructors.  

The Licensed Summer Camp Lead Instructor will support planning and implementation of quality child care based on the philosophy and mandate set by the City of Kelowna and Licensing requirements.  This position will provide guidance, supervision, and programming that creates a safe, fun, and nurturing environment for all children.  

This position reports to and works under the supervision of the Licensed Care Program Manager and the Community Recreation Coordinator. It is expected that the Licensed Summer Camp Lead Instructor will provide support to the Program Manager and support leadership to a small team of contract instructors at the Bankhead and Watson Road sites, and also to the children attending the program.  

Note:  

• This is a Contract position – the selected candidate will be hired as a Contract Instructor for the City of Kelowna. This contract is reviewed and renewed on a seasonal basis.  
• This is a Canada Summer Jobs funded position. You must be aged between 15 and 30 and be legally entitled to work in Canada. International students are not eligible. 

Work Performed: 

This position will plan and implement quality child care based on the philosophy and mandate set by the City of Kelowna and Licensing Requirements.  Staff will provide guidance, supervision, and programming that creates a safe, fun, and nurturing environment for all children.  This position will be responsible for independently leading a group of children in our school-aged programs (Kindergarten - 12 years old). 

Take on the role of manager when the manager is not on site, assist with all duties that the manager takes on and to assist with all the following:   

• To plan and implement a quality School Age Group Child Care based on the philosophy and mandate set down by the City of Kelowna and based on the Child Care Facilities Licensing Requirements  
• Care and guide for all children in a quality environment providing guidance, supervision, quality programming that is age related, goal oriented, and age specific meeting the developmental needs of all children  
• Maintain a safe and nurturing environment where children are seen as individuals with unique potential and unique needs  
• Interact with children and parents and all staff in a professional manner  
• Liaison and communication source with parents  
• Communicate any concerns regarding children, parents, school environment with City staff  
• Care and guide for children’s behaviour  
• Follow all health and safety guidelines and policies and procedures  
• Interacting with Public Health regarding licensing  
• Providing nutritious snacks when necessary  
• Provide guidance and support as well as feedback to staff regarding children’s safety, behaviour and development  
• Ensuring confidentiality of children and children’s families is always maintained.  
• Monthly newsletters regarding themes, special dates and reminders  
• Be aware of City of Kelowna instructor manual and Licensed Care staff manual and all of its contents, policies and procedures  

The successful candidate must meet the employee requirements listed in the Child Care Licensing Regulation (Part 3, Division 2).  

The successful candidates will have a related education, with preferably 3-5 years related work experience. Demonstrated experience working with children in the 0-5 age range, 5-12 age range and experience working with adults in a facilitative role is considered an asset. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required as is the ability to be culturally sensitive, creative, collaborative, resourceful and knowledgeable of community services in Kelowna. Candidates must have: basic computer skills; a current approved first aid certificate; will be required to go through a criminal record search; supply a character references in respect of the person, copies of any diplomas, certificates or other evidence of the person's training and skills; evidence that the person has complied with the Province's immunization and tuberculosis control program. Candidate must be a team player and be a compatible fit to work with the Program Manager. 

Skill Development Plan:  

You will learn a variety of skills during this placement, including: 

Client Service – Client Service refers to the ability to communicate efficiently and professionally with clients. At work, client service skills are required to interact with clients on behalf of the employer. 

Teamwork - Teamwork refers to the skills needed to interact with other people. At work, people work with others in pairs and in small and large groups to coordinate tasks, share resources, plan, make decisions, negotiate, solve conflicts and complete other activities that involve teamwork. 

Communication - Communication refers to the skills needed to exchange thoughts and information with other people. This exchange can happen orally by speaking, listening and using non-verbal cues, such as body language or in writing. At work, people use communication skills to talk to customers, discuss products with suppliers, explain work procedures to co-workers, participate in virtual sales meetings with clients, and other activities that involve verbal or written exchanges. 

Leadership - Leadership refers to a number of skills, including communication, relationship building, and the ability to delegate and traits such as honesty. At work, leadership skills are required when working in a team, demonstrating initiative, and taking responsibility for the completion of tasks that require multiple employees. 

Minimum Qualifications   

• You must be aged between 15 and 30 and be legally entitled to work in Canada. International students are not eligible. 
• First Aid Course: Minimum of 8 hours and with no longer than 3 years till expiry date. With CPR level B or equivalent. 
• Education and Training – Responsible adult or courses 20 hours for child development/guidance/health and safety or nutrition (or equivalent). A copy of education and training: diplomas, certificates or other evidence of training and skills. 20 hours of relevant training for employee hired as a Responsible Adult. You must have completed a course or a combination of courses of at least 20 hours in duration in child development, guidance, health and safety, or nutrition. Responsible Adult training will be provided if this requirement is not completed prior to start date. 
• Required to complete a Criminal Record Check prior to start date. 
• 3 letters of character reference  
• Available weekdays Monday – Friday, 7 hour shifts between summer camp program hours: 7:45 am -5:30 pm running from July 4 – September 1, 2023. Must be available to work for 8 weeks total for 35 hours per week.  
• Start at the beginning of July 2023 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Previous Licensed Care experience, or experience working with children.  
• Ability to independently lead groups of children aged 6Y-12Y.  
• Demonstrated leadership, interpersonal and written and oral communications skills.  
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment. 
• Effective problem-solving skills and ability to exercise sound judgement.  

Responsible to: Community Recreation Coordinator (Licensed Care Programs)  

Days: Monday - Friday    

Hours: Five 7-hour shifts between summer camp program hours: 7:45 am - 5:30 pm (35 hours per week)  

Location: Bankhead Elementary – Afterschool care classrooms & office and Watson Road Elementary – Afterschool care classrooms & office 

Wage: $20 per hour based on experience  

Submit your resume and cover letter to contractinstructorjobs@kelowna.ca. The subject of your email must be the job title that you are applying for.  

The City of Kelowna is looking for an engaging and motivated person to join our instructing team.  As a T-ball instructor you will lead programs in a fun and creative environment for children 6 and under.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience in T-ball and/or Baseball.
• Comfortable working independently and with young children
• Able to get yourself to and from program locations throughout the City
• Teaching experience is an asset

Days: Monday - Sunday

Hours: Afternoon, Evenings

Locations: Various locations in the City of Kelowna

Wage: $16.50 per hour, to be discussed based on experience

Submit your resume and cover letter to contractinstructorjobs@kelowna.ca.  The subject of your email must be the job title that you are applying for.