26-135 Recreation Leader 4 - Youth Team Lead

RECREATION LEADER 4 - YOUTH TEAM LEAD

Competition # 26-135

Status: Auxiliary

Department: Recreation Services

Salary: $26.73 - $31.39 per hour

Closing: August 4, 2026

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POSITION OVERVIEW

The City of Maple Ridge is seeking Recreation Leader 4’s to join its Youth Services team! In this exciting role, you will lead a group of dedicated youth staff to deliver social, recreational and active programming in a unique Youth Centre environment that includes a skate park, climbing wall and podcast studio.

This role also involves encouraging participation, engaging and supporting youth, monitoring behaviour, and ensuring programs, facilities, and equipment operate safely and effectively.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced, energetic and community-minded leader who enjoys working directly with youth and making a positive impact through recreation.

In This Role You Will:

• Directly facilitate, guide and oversee recreation activities.
• Provide shift leadership and support to staff, practicum students and volunteers.
• Promote interest and encourage participation in program activities; involve youth in identifying, planning, and implementing programs.
• Assess program outcomes and recommend changes to a superior as necessary.
• Provide referral services to youth.
• Monitor and correct participant behavior and enforce rules and policy.
• Monitor the facility and equipment for safety, security and maintenance requirements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Sound knowledge of the fundamentals of program leadership and instruction for preschool, children, youth and adults.

Sound knowledge of the social, cultural and recreational needs and interests of preschool, children, youth and adults.

Sound knowledge of the rules, regulations, procedures and policies governing the work and of modern office methods and procedures.

Ability to participate in planning and implementing programs and activities and to provide leadership and instruction on same.

Ability to deal effectively with a variety of internal and external contacts.

Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with program participants, parents and external agencies.

Ability to participate in supervision, recruitment and training of volunteers and subordinate Recreation Leader staff engaged in various recreational and social programs and activities.

Skill in the operation of equipment used in the work.

DESIRABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of Grade 12 supplemented by post-secondary courses related to the work, plus some related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

REQUIRED LICENCES AND CERTIFICATES

Driver’s License for the Province of British Columbia.

Standard First Aid and CPR – Level C.

HOURS OF WORK

This is an auxiliary position with no ongoing schedule of hours (Hours of work are governed by Schedule B (C, J) of the Collective Agreement alongside the Letter of Understanding for Workers in Children's/Youth Services and Recreation Access). The majority of shifts are evenings and weekends.

EQUITY STATEMENT

At the City of Maple Ridge, we are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive culture that actively values and embraces diversity. We strive to attract and retain a talented, diverse workforce that is broadly reflective of the community we proudly serve. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process by contacting [email protected].

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

The City of Maple Ridge is a great place to work with competitive compensation packages that include the Municipal Pension Plan, a strong employee wellness program and the opportunity for professional career growth and professional development. If you want to help shape a growing community in a municipality that strives for service excellence, then this is the position for you.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.