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October 12, 2024

Kwantlen Polytechnic University

Surrey

TEMPORARY & PART TIME


Recreation Programs Assistant

Competition ID:
3710

Internal Closing Date:
October 21, 2024

External Closing Date:
Open Until Filled

# of Openings:
3

  • Salary Information:
  • 10 - BCGEU Pay Grid - $31.16 to $34.78 per hour

    Employment Type:
    Temporary Part Time

    Workplace Type:
    On-Site

    Travel Frequency:

    Employee Group:
    Support Staff (BC General Employees Union)

    Days of Work (BCGEU):
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

    Hours of Work (BCGEU):
    5:00-10:00pm

    Hours per Week (BCGEU):
    15




    Kwantlen Polytechnic University
    KPU offers all learners opportunities to achieve success in a diverse range of programs that blend theory and practice, critical understanding, and social and ethical awareness necessary for good citizenship and rewarding careers. KPU strives to implement initiatives that will attract, support, engage, and retain KPU’s people and create an environment where all employees see themselves as contributing to student learning.

    JOB OVERVIEW: Recreation Programs Assistant

    Supervises sport, recreation and intramural programs and events that promote an active and healthy campus, in addition to providing supervision of facilities and administrative assistance in support of the Sport & Recreation department.
    EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
    • University diploma in Recreation or relevant discipline.
    • A minimum of one year of recent related recreation programming experience.
    • Standard First Aid & CPR.
    • De-escalation Training is an asset.
    • A minimum of one-year experience at a supervisory level preferred.
    • Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
    QUALIFICATIONS
    • Demonstrated understanding of diverse post-secondary student population to plan and implement appropriate programs and attract students to activities.
    • Demonstrated experience with recreation or sport event programming, organizing and implementing activities, preferably with adults or young adults.
    • Enthusiastic personality with the ability to motivate others.
    • Administrative experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and recreation management software.
    • Ability to exercise a high level of initiative and responsibility; work independently, establish own priorities and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
    • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with, and provide customer service to, all internal and external partners.
    • Excellent organizational skills.
    • Demonstrated experience with mediation; ability to de-escalate hostile or upset clients.
    • Proven ability to work as part of a team, and handle unusual or unexpected situations.
    • Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal and customer service and problem-solving skills.
    • Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
    • Ability to travel between campuses is required.
    The hours of work will be split between 2-3 recreation assistants. Most likely one recreation assistant would do 15 hours and the other 10 hours a week.

    • Salary Information
    Annual salary increases are based on hours worked and anniversary dates
    Why Join KPU?
    • Recognized as one of B.C.'s Top Employers
    • KPU is committed to actively fostering an equitable and inclusive working environment
    • Hybrid environment, flexible work around core hours
    • Defined Benefit Pension Plan – Municipal Pension Plan
    • Extended Medical, Dental, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Optional Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Emergency Travel Assistance, Employee and Family Assistance Program, Teledoc
    • Maternity and parental leave top-up
    • Generous vacation package
    • Campus work environment, outdoor sitting areas and nearby walking trails
    • Campus athletic and fitness centers with a variety of instructor-led classes
    • Tuition waiver program – eligible to waive tuition costs of courses at KPU equivalent to 3 credits per semester
    • Inhouse training and development
    • Networking and social events such as KPU Day, Holiday Social etc.
    • Intercampus shuttle
    • Access to automotive, horticulture, brewery and other programs’ services
    • Clubs: Jeopardy, E-sports, Ted Talks etc.
    • Library and Bookstore (discounts)
      **Benefits may vary if the position is temporary or part-time**
    Please note: As per the KPU-BCGEU Collective Agreement, qualified internal applicants within the BCGEU bargaining unit are given first consideration in filling this position. Internal applicants must apply by 11:59pm on the internal closing date in order to be considered as an internal applicant. Internal applications received after the closing date will be considered as an external applicant.
    Does this role sound like it was made for you, yet you don’t check every box?
    We at KPU understand that experiences and qualifications may look differently for everyone and, if this job description is of interest to you, we encourage you to apply.
    Note to Applicants:
    Kwantlen Polytechnic University welcomes and encourages applications from equity deserving groups and diverse experiences including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2S/LGBTQIA+ community.
    If there are any barriers that you are experiencing or an accommodation that we can provide to support you through the application process, please reach out to us at humanresources@kpu.ca.
    We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with KPU. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
    Kwantlen Polytechnic University is committed to protecting the safety and welfare of employees, students, and the general public, and upholding the reputation and integrity of the University. For this reason, final applicants will be asked to undergo a background check.

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