Program Instructor V

The City of Grande Prairie is a vibrant, growing community located in the beautiful Peace Country region of Alberta. We are committed to providing exceptional public service and enhancing the quality of life for all residents. Grande Prairie is a great place to live, work, and play.

Our Events & Programming Department is looking for a dedicated Program Instructor V to join the team.

Position Responsibilities

Reporting to the Active Living Manager, the Program Instructor V is a member of the Events and Programming Department. In this position, you have the opportunity to be creative and innovative, while working to host new programs for the community. You will work to facilitate programs, overcome challenges and provide new experiences to the community in program development.

• Works independently in the preparation and delivery of a program or course with a minimum of one year previous related work experience.
• Main responsibilities will be centered around the facilitation, creation of content, and implementation of programs. These programs include, but are not limited to first aid, stay safe, educational sessions, special interest, skating and day camps.
• In addition to the development of each program, you will also be responsible for monitoring the program's success and customer satisfaction.
• This position is hands on in delivering all programs at Eastlink Centre, along with other recreation facilities within the City of Grande Prairie.

Qualifications

• High school diploma
• Minimum of two years of applicable experience in creating, implementing and coordinating programs, as well as delivering those programs to large groups of children, youth and adults.
• Friendly, outgoing and have a team centered attitude with strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Proven time management, problem solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to skate, swim and run are an asset.
• Advanced understanding of office functions, Microsoft Office Suite, and other supporting software such as Adobe.
• Experience with Recreation Management Systems is an asset.
• Class 5 driver's license is required, as travel between sites will be required.
• First Aid Certification - CPR Level C is required.

Term

The Program Instructor V position is temporary, with an end date of December 31, 2026.

Hours

The standard workweek consists of an average of 30 hours, with the specific schedule being determined by the immediate supervisor.

Compensation

Starting salary $27.88 per hour as per the CUPE Collective Agreement.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package. What We Offer | City of Grande Prairie (cityofgp.com)

Diversity & Inclusion

The City of Grande Prairie is committed to building and sustaining an inclusive work environment composed of individuals with unique experiences, perspectives, talents, and contributions who welcome, support, respect and value all members of the community.

Selection Process

We appreciate your interest in our organization, and we thank you in advance for your application. Candidates selected for an interview will be notified via phone or email.

1. To apply for this position, please utilize the "Apply Now" tab on this web page to submit your comprehensive cover letter and up-to-date resume.

2. Our application review process includes a thorough evaluation of all submissions. Short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview scheduling.

• This posting will be open until a suitable candidate(s) is/are found.

• This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in this position.

• This posting may be used to fill more than one position.

Note: After submitting your application and uploading your resume, you should expect to receive an email confirmation indicating that your application for this position has been successfully submitted. If you receive this email, there is no need for any additional contact with us regarding this position.

To efficiently manage the high volume of applications we receive for each job posting, we are unable to address job-specific inquiries prior to the interview stage. However, if you progress to the job interview stage, we will gladly answer any questions you may have.