Sport for Social Development Recreation Coordinator
JOB TITLE SPORT FOR SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT RECREATION COORDINATOR NATIONAL OCCUPATION CODE 41406 POSITION TYPE PERMANENT, FULL-TIME, 35 HOURS / WEEK Position Description : Reporting to the SSD Manager, the SSD Recreation Coordinator will implement sports and recreation programs tailored for Indigenous residents in Manitoba.
The SSD program's objective is to collaboratively enhance employability, education, and health among community members while reducing at-risk behaviour through sports and recreation.
The Coordinator will lead and manage programs aligned with these objectives and provide guidance and training to community members to enable them to independently organize their own sports and recreation initiatives.
Recreation Coordinator Responsibilities :
- Work with communities to develop programs, leagues, and services for youth, including training and supporting community leaders in the delivery of programs, as well as ensuring communities have equipment to run desired programs.
- Assist communities in developing promotional materials and marketing strategies for their programs.
- Assist in the creation of a standardized year-round sports and recreation schedule for activities and events, which is culturally relevant to a communities’ season and ways of life.
- Train and support community leaders in the delivery of programs.
- Identify barriers preventing youth participation in programs and coordinating with the community to eliminate them.
Qualifications :
- Valid class 5 driver’s license.
- A current criminal record check including vulnerable sector.
- Have a high school diploma or GED. Any additional education will be considered an asset.
- Have knowledge and experience with rural & remote Indigenous communities in Manitoba.
- Must be willing to travel up to bi-weekly around Manitoba by driving or flying (overnight stays are to be expected).
- Experience in conducting workshops and presentations is considered an asset.
Please send a resume and cover letter to [email protected] . This job advertisement has been provided by an external employer / partner.
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