Physical Literacy Instructor

Reporting to Coordinator of the Physical Literacy Street Team and City-wide Physical Literacy Initiatives. The Physical Literacy instructor is responsible for the leadership and planning of physical literacy programs within a community services setting. In addition, the Physical Literacy instructor attends events and festival in Richmond as a member of the Physical Literacy Street Team, teaching and educating the public about physical literacy.

Job Location
City Wide

Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and evaluate developmentally appropriate physical literacy activities with supporting weekly lesson plans that are creative, flexible, and adaptable.
• Supervise, instruct and build relationships with children in a variety of physical literacy related activities.
• Provide a safe, positive and well-managed learning environment.
• Instruct physical literacy skills based on age and skill level of participants.
• Responsible for direct supervision and leadership of volunteers.
• Greet parents at the beginning and end of each class/events and discuss program information.
• Educate parents and participants of the importance of developing physical literacy.
• Communicate with coordinator, other staff and volunteers.
• Be a positive role model for participants.
• Provide regular individual feedback and evaluation.
• Follow Community Centre and off-site protocol for emergency situations.
• Ensure the safety of all individuals participating.
• Ensure the physical and emotional environment is safe for children.
• Report and document suspected child abuse, endangerment and neglect to supervisor.
• Ensure attendance procedures are followed.
• Clean and maintain room and equipment; assess equipment on a regular basis and report damaged items to supervisor.
• Ensure appropriate set up, take down and maintenance of program room and space.

Required Qualifications

• Grade 11 plus 200+ hours of experience working with children or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• BCRPA High Five - Principles of Healthy Child Development Certification.
• Must have either NCCP - Fundamental Movement Skills or Canada Sport for Life - Movement Preparation.
• Emergency Child Care First Aid or Standard First Aid and CPR Level B (or higher).
• Police Information Check (PIC).

Assets

• Coaching and leadership experience.
• Knowledge of physical literacy theory and vocabulary.
• Training and/or experience with individuals that require extra support.
• Second language.
• AED training.

Hours

• Days and hours will vary.

Compensation and Benefits

• $18.13-$19.23

How to Apply
Applicant should submit a detailed resume with optional cover letter that reflects their knowledge, skills and abilities relevant to the position to:

West Richmond Community Centre
Jared Hulme, Recreation Leader
9180 No 1 Road
Richmond, BC V7E 6L5
E-mail: physicalliteracy@richmond.ca
(Adobe PDF or MS Word format only)

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

Duties may be carried out in a City owned facility, however the City is not the Employer for this position

This position is restricted to those legally entitled to work in Canada.