Recreation and Volunteer Coordinator

Good Samaritan

$72K — $92K *
Hospitality & Recreation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • University degree in Recreation Therapy or Recreation Administration
  • Eligibility for BCTRA membership
  • Class IV Driver's License
  • Food Safe 1 certification or equivalent for BC employees
  • Minimum two years of relevant work experience
  • Experience working with elderly populations

Responsibilities

  • Supervise and support recreation staff
  • Manage recreation and volunteer programs
  • Coordinate community services and activities
  • Develop engaging recreational activities for residents
  • Oversee volunteer recruitment and training

Benefits

  • Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
  • Opportunity to work in a supportive and community-oriented environment
  • Potential for professional development
  • Collaborative team atmosphere
Full Job Description
The Opportunity

Location Good Samaritan Canada-Delta View Care Centre

Delta, BC Employment Type Temporary Full-time

Contract position until July 2, 2027 End Date Position to start July 3rd, 2026 Hours of Work 0800-1600 Wages $34.73-$44.52/hr Employee Group Out of Scope

Reporting to the Site Manager, Recreation and Volunteer Coordinators supervise recreation staff and oversee the recreation, volunteer, and other community programs and services.

Educational and other Qualifications

  • University degree in Recreation Therapy/Recreation Administration
  • Equivalent combinations of experience and education may be considered
  • Must be eligible for membership in BCTRA
  • Class IV License
  • BC EMPLOYEES: Food Safe 1 (post July 29, 2013) or equivalent


Work Experience

  • Two years of experience in related job/field
  • Experience working with the elderly


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Effective public speaking abilities
  • Comfortable using a computer including email and internet
  • Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to deal effectively with conflict in a diplomatic and professional manner
  • Adept at English written and oral communication with internal and external customers
  • Exhibit an open and sincere approach by demonstrating respect and compassion for everyone equally
  • Maintain an individual's dignity and self-worth during conversations
  • Excellent active listening skills
  • Demonstrate flexibility by changing routine to accommodate resident/client needs


Good Samaritan is committed to upholding the values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and reconciliation in the workplace at all levels of the organization, as well as in the delivery of our services. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds including, but not limited to, Indigenous peoples, racialized groups, people with disabilities, and people from the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

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