Recreation Leader - Summer Camp

The Tla’amin Nation is a modern, forward thinking, self-governing nation located on the beautiful upper Sunshine Coast (qathet Region).

Position Summary

Job Type:                         Temporary Full-Time Summer position available

Reporting to:                     Recreation Manager

Department:                      Community Services - Recreation

Hours of Work:                 40 hours a week. Monday – Friday.

** Varied hours between 8 am – 10 pm including some evenings between June 23 – August 27.

The vision of the Tla’amin Nation and its employees is a healthy, thriving, self-determining, and culturally strong Nation that respects our people, water, lands, and resources and embraces ʔəms taʔow in all that we do. With this in mind, we hire people who share the same passion, those with the drive and determination to grow with and contribute to our already exceptional team. People like you! Our Recreation department is currently seeking a motivated individual who is passionate about working with their community to join the team as Recreation Leader for youth 13-18 years of age.

Key Responsibilities

Performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with Tla’amin laws, regulations, policies, practices and procedures as directed by the Recreation Manager. Maintains confidentiality as required pertaining to Citizens, clients, employees and general matters of the Nation.

Responsibilities Include:

• Build & maintain effective relationships with čičuy (children) and other community contacts


• Assist Recreation Coordinator with planning and scheduling indoor and outdoor camp activities


• Assist in the supervision of Summer Camp Recreation Workers


• Prepare and lead a variety of activities daily in our Summer Day Camp program

• Assists with evaluating program content and participant satisfaction.

• Resolve conflicts and situations involving program participants


• Engage čičuy’s (children’s) participation in summer camp activities & events


• Develop open communication with čičuys’ (childrens’)parents & guardians regarding their participation in Summer Camp


• Provides high quality customer service


• Enforce departmental policies and procedures while ensuring required standards of behavior, safety and security are maintained


• Create print & digital media promotional information for programs & services


• Some records keeping and preparation of reports related to activities and inventory


• Performs related work as required

Qualifications

Training, Education, Experience:

• Completion of a two-year Community Recreation or Education program from a recognized post-secondary school and


• Responsible Adult Certification


• 1-2 years’ experience in working with children and youth in recreation, arts, and culture programming


• Desired, knowledge and/or education in Indigenous culture and worldviews as it is applied to Child and Youth Development e.g. Education, Family and Child Services, Early Childhood Education, Social Services and Health


• An original Police Information Check, including Vulnerable Sector Check.


• Sound knowledge in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Access, Publisher, PowerPoint)


• A valid First Aid Certificate and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate – Level C are required


• A Class 5 Unrestricted Driver’s License and acceptable Drivers Abstract


• A Class 4 Unrestricted Driver’s License for the Province of British Columbia is ideal.


• Additional training such as High Five Principles, Physical Literacy, National Coaching Certification Program, Professional Development Program, or Early Childhood Education certification would also be considered assets

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong communication skills and ability to build and maintain working relationships with čičuy (children) and other community agencies & contacts


• Ability to organize and promote summer camp programs for čičuy (children)


• Experience working with at-risk čičuy (children) and youth


• Sound knowledge of Tla’amin culture, community, and language is an asset


• Experience and comfort facilitating groups


• Knowledge of čičuy (children) social interests and of various recreational activities such as games, sports, arts & summer programming


• Understanding of the wellness and healing capacities of Indigenous cultural resiliency and resurgence


• Knowledge of community youth resources and able to connect čičuy (children) to appropriate resources as needed


• Ability to manage conflict in a way that is respectful and ethical

Working Conditions

Work is performed indoors and outdoors at ayiš ʔaye (Cousin's House) or dependant on programming, at other locations in qathet or in the City of Powell River.

How to Apply

Please apply by uploading your resume and cover letter to: https://tlaaminfirst.bamboohr.com/careers/230

Or

Drop-off/mail Attention: Human Resources Department, Tla’amin Nation, 4779 Klahanie Rd, Powell River, BC, V8A 0C4 

Closing Date:  June 11, 2025.

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