1. Recreation Coordinator, Summer Science Program
Institute for Aboriginal Health, UBC
1. Job Identification
Job Title: Recreation Coordinator
Family: Undergraduate Academic Assistant
Faculty: First Nations House of Learning and the College of Health Disciplines
Department: Institute for Aboriginal Health
2. Job Summary
The Recreation Coordinator is responsible for the physical aspects of the program. She/he will
design and implement a variety of recreational, cultural and social activities, as well as motivate
youth to maintain or improve their personal health and fitness. The Recreation Coordinator is
also expected to live in residence seven days at a time during each of the two Summer Science
weeklong sessions: July 3 through to July 17. The employment period is from June 28 to July 23,
2010. Additionally, there is a two-day staff training in June. A criminal record check is required
before employment begins. Food and accommodation are provided.
3. Organizational Status
The Recreation Coordinator works under the supervision of the Program Coordinator.
4. Work Performed
a) Administrative Duties
 Organize field trips, special events, and be a role model for the program in concert with
students and staff.
 Work closely with and co-plan logistics with each of the administrative team members:
Program Coordinator and Dorm Coordinator.
 Facilitate the smooth and effective functioning of the recreational program involving dorm
and other staff members.
b) Teaching Duties
 Teach and evaluate the Recreation Program.
 Develop recreational activities such as work out morning regimements, evening activities,
and fill in any cancelled activities.
c) Other Duties
 Participate fully in orientation, debriefing and staff meetings.
 Submit a final report to the Program Coordinator and/or the SSP Director.
 Provide student field-trip/excursions supervision
5. Supervision
The Recreation Coordinator supervises staff and students involved in recreational events.
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2. 6. Working Conditions
The Recreation Coordinator stays in residence with the Summer Science students and staff. The
centre of operations for the Summer Science program is in the First Nations House of Learning
on UBC campus. The Recreation Coordinator may take advantage of all the facilities and
resources located on campus including the Longhouse. The Recreation Coordinator may also
choose to have field trips off campus.
7. Personal Specifications
a) Physical Requirements
 Healthy.
 Considerable energy and stamina.
b) Education/Experience
 Working on a degree in Recreation, Physical Education, or Education is preferred.
 Experience working in an Aboriginal context and knowledgeable in traditional games and
other cultural practices.
 Previous evidence of skills related to duties identified.
 Previous experience working with teenagers.
c) Special Skills
 Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
 Skills to work with Aboriginal high school students.
 Collaborative Skills.
 Flexibility.
 Ability to conduct a workshop presentation.
d) Administrative Skills
 Submit a final report to the Program Coordinator and/or the SSP Director.
Please e-mail your resume and interest by midnight on Friday, April 23, 2010 to:
Kerrie Charnley, MA
Program Director
e-mail: kerriec@interchange.ubc.ca
Phone: (604) 822-1795
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