This is an Expression of Interest for Employees Only: You must be a current employee of the District of Saanich to be considered.
Hours/Location of Work: Various program dates and times between October and January at Pearkes Recreation Centre, Colquitz Middle School, and Braefoot Park Centre.
Parks, Recreation and Community Services is seeking an Instructor I to deliver both food and art programs at multiple sites. This is a temporary assignment to support program delivery through the fall and early winter session.
The successful candidate will:
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Lead hands-on programs in both cooking and arts
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Engage children and youth in a fun, safe, and creative environment
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Foster a positive learning atmosphere while maintaining safety protocols
Key duties may include:
• Preparing and delivering lessons in cooking and art
• Ensuring kitchen and art materials are used safely and responsibly
• Supervising and supporting participants during activities
• Setting up and cleaning program areas
• Performing other related duties as required
Candidates are required to have:
• Food Safe certification
• Experience leading groups of children in a recreation or education setting
• Strong understanding of safety in and around kitchens
• A creative and artistic approach to program delivery
• Current Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector (PIC-VS) or willingness to obtain
Interested employees are asked to contact Alison Sheehan, Community Recreation Programmer, via email at alison.sheehan@saanich.ca and include the following information:
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Name
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Contact information
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Position of interest
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Relevant experience
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Current supervisor’s name