Competition #CARA-11-2024

Overview :
Under the general supervision of the Wellness Manager, the Community Aboriginal Recreation Activator is to provide and hold recreational activities for the community. This is a term position ending March 31, 2025, and may be extended based on funding availability.

Preferred qualifications :

• Excellent written, oral and correspondence skills
• Good interpersonal and organizational skills
• Good computer skills
• Ability to work with people of all ages
• Ability to work flexible hours - work evenings and weekends, when required
• Highly motivated and able to work with minimum supervision
• First Aid and CPR would be an asset or willing to obtain certificate
• Criminal Record to be submitted
• Must undergo and pass a drug test
• Valid Driver's License would be an asset

Duties and responsibilities :

• To increase participation opportunities by providing recreation and physical activity programs suitable to the needs and interests of all CLFN community members.
• To increase community capacity by providing skill development opportunities to members and residents of the Constance Lake First Nation.
• Provide reports to community, Administration and Chief and Council.
• Plan and develop sport and recreation programs in order to ensure the activities and events are made available to all CLFN community members and residents.
• Plan and coordinate sport, recreation, leisure and cultural activities.
• To increase the number of volunteers assisting with the management and coordination of the CLFN community members of activities through postings, calendars and newsletters.
• Work with agencies, community groups, recreation committee and Program Managers
• Work with both schools within the community
• Coordinate family fun days and fun filled weekend activities
• Coordinate activities such as seasonal carnivals and recreational events
• Provide and promote healthy living awareness sessions to youth in the community
• Create a Community Recreation Committee
• Complete a Community Needs Assessment Survey
• Perform other related duties as required