Competition Number: HFX-08-036-CB

This Category I position is open to all interested parties.

Recreation Leader
Non-Public Funds
Personnel Support Programs
Falls Lake Recreational Facility
CFB Halifax
Temporary Full Time Position
The anticipated term of this position is approximately 2 ½ months

Under the supervision of the Office Supervisor, the Recreation Leader assists in planning and organizing a recreation program for children as well as in supervising counselors. He/she assists the program supervisor in advertisement, registration and other administrative requirements.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma AND some years experience in a related field
  OR
• An acceptable combination of education, training, and experience will also be considered
  AND
• Current CPR and Basic First Aid qualifications
• Current National Lifeguard Service Certificate (NLS) qualifications, an asset
• A valid driver's license (Nova Scotia), an asset

Language requirement: English essential, bilingualism (French / English) an asset. 

Knowledge Requirements

• of summer recreation programs
• of health and safety practices
• of group dynamics
• of injury prevention practices

Experience Requirements

• in working with children
• in providing customer service
• in programming activities for children
• in leading children in activities
• in ensuring safety protocols and procedures
• in using software for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, databases, e-mail, and Internet browsing

Salary: $8.22 /h - $9.19 /h

Successful candidate will be prepared to commence employment on 16 June 2008. 

NPF employees must demonstrate the following core characteristics:  team player, customer focus, positive attitude, excellence, and competence.

NPF is committed to Employment Equity and Diversity and invites applications from Women, Aboriginal People, Persons with Disabilities and Visible Minorities.  To receive this job poster in an alternative format, please contact the NPF Human Resources Manager.

Eligible candidates should submit a resume clearly outlining their ability to fulfil all position requirements by mail to: Ellen McKay, NPF Human Resources Manager, Bldg S-90, Rm 133, PO Box 8836, Station "A", Halifax, NS B3K 5M5 by fax at (902) 721-1279, or to apply online at www.cfpsa.com.

Please note that only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.  If you have special needs and require accommodation measures for the selection process, please notify the NPF Human Resources Manager at that time.