Recreation Program Lead

Recreation Program Lead

Nigig Nibi Ki-win Gamik Society is growing our team! 

Join our dynamic and dedicated team as we continue to develop capacity within the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation and the greater unceded Algonquin territory. With our child well-being law, Nigig Nibi Ki-win, now fully in force, the community embraces a step in reconciliation by reclaiming jurisdiction over the safety and well-being of our children, youth and families.

We are recruiting for a Recreation Program Lead. This is a full-time position requiring flexible work hours, often including evenings and weekends.

The Recreation Program Lead will oversee programing for children, youth and families with a wholistic approach that promotes and supports a healthy family lifestyle.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Develops and oversees the planning, coordination, staffing and implementation of individual and group programming
• Develops promotion and advertisement of programs and activities
• Ensures completion of all administrative duties and responsibilities including inventory, location bookings, transportation, etc.
• Provides oversight of recreational programming provided through the department
• Collaborates with youth, families, elders and community members, and other staff
• Ensures that programs are culturally appropriate
• Coordinates safe client transport to programming; operates recreational vehicles required for land-based programs and activities
• Recommends professional development activities or supports
• Oversees and participates in developing strategic plans and annualized work plans
• Participates in community committees and in meetings
• Assists in facilitating community consultations, prevention program-related focus groups, and feedback sessions
• Develops policies and procedures
• Performs other duties as may be required

• Diploma in social services, child and youth worker, recreation and leisure, or a related field
• Three years of work experience with program development and implementation
• Experience operating, maintaining and transporting recreational vehicles such as boats and other watercrafts, snow machines, ATVs, etc.
• Possess a valid national lifeguard certification and valid boater’s licence
• A minimum of one year of experience in a supervisory capacity or demonstrated leadership capability
• Class G driver’s licence, a clear driver’s abstract, access to a dependable vehicle and the ability to obtain passenger insurance
• Enjoy working directly with children and youth
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong computer skills
• Able to work outdoors, swim and maintain high-levels of activity with children and youth
• Vulnerable sector screening
• CPR and Standard First Aid, or willing to obtain

We Offer:

• Competitive salary
• Employment benefits and pension plan
• Paid sick days, vacation days, and special day leave
• 14 provincial and federal statutory holidays

Accommodation is available upon request for applicants at all stages of the recruitment and selection process. For confidential requests, contact employment@nigignibi.com

Nigig promotes equal employment opportunities for all applicants. Persons who identify as Indigenous will be given preference as this role serves the needs of members of Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation. Provided the candidate meets the basic requirements of the position and is deemed qualified following the interview process, preference will be given to a) the qualified indigenous person who is a member of Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation, then to b) the qualified Indigenous person, then to c) the qualified non-indigenous candidate.