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City of Vancouver - Program Assistant II

Link: 05-0040.

Program Assistant II - Comp. 05-0040

The City of Vancouver has a regular part time Program Assistant II vacancy in the Stanley District of the Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation - West End Community Centre.

This position is responsible for performing a variety of duties related to the supervision of facilities or programs within a community centre setting.

In addition to duties normally worked by a Program Assistant I, the work also involves; taking and reporting on attendance; assisting in planning and carrying out special events or programs such as light games; leading groups and providing basic skills in crafts, athletic or similar activities (such activities are frequently drop-in programs and some are open gym, parent and tot gym; recreational sports such as badminton, volleyball, basketball and children's crafts); organizing teams; collecting fees and issuing receipts for memberships, programs or admissions; balancing cash; answering inquiries (may be telephone or in person) about centre programs; performing related administrative duties; providing facility coverage, monitoring the Community Centre operations and effectively dealing with problematic behaviour when no permanent staff is present; and other related duties.

Qualifications:

Completion of Grade twelve and some post secondary courses related to Recreation and/or a related discipline. Previous experience working in a Recreation Centre would be an asset. Demonstrated effective communication and basic office skills; working knowledge of RecWare and Point of Sale technology would be an asset. Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a culturally diverse community setting.

Salary Range:

Compensation for this position is based on an hourly rate of $16.04 to $18.81.

This position falls under the jurisdiction of CUPE Local 15 (VMECW).

This position will be based out of the West End Community Centre and has been established on the basis of an average of 22 hours per week. Scheduled hours of work will be: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 4:45 p.m. to 10:15 p.m.

Please send your resume and/or application quoting competition number 05-0040 by 5:00 p.m., Friday, July 8, 2005.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Applicants should submit a current resume and/or a fully completed Application for Employment form that reflects their knowledge, skills and abilities relevant to the position, clearly indicating the competition number, to: Human Resource Services, Vancouver Park Board, 2099 Beach Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V6G 1V4 Fax (604) 257-8185 ~ Email: city_jobs@city.vancouver.bc.ca The City of Vancouver is an Equal Opportunity Employer