Recreational Program Coordinator - Competition #2025-041
Category: Full-Time - Term
Closing Date: May 23, 2025
Position Summary
Under the direction of the EAGLE Urban Transition Centre’s Program Manager, the incumbent will assist with coordinating and providing support for the day-to-day on-site activities for the youth participants of the Eagle’s Nest First Nations Youth Program, following the cultural Medicine Wheel concept. The goal of the Eagles Nest Program is to provide 60 First Nation youth, between he ages of 16 to 30, with training in areas of physical, mental, spiritual and emotional skills and well-being. This position is designed for a post-secondary student returning to school in September 2025.
Key Responsibilities
Daily skill development activities in the following areas:
Literacy building, group reading (reviews, internet research, daily journaling, meal preparation and nutritional values of food, computer literacy, internet and word-processing, community and education resource awareness and volunteerism)
Help encourage youth to develop self-confidence, self-esteem and pride building through social skills and strategies development, communication – written, oral and presentation skills, personal portfolio development and personal action planning.
Assist with activities facilitated by staff, workshop facilitators and/or community volunteers who can provide teaching or support from the fields of education, health, life skills, First Nation culture, economics, politics, employment, training, and recreation.
Supports include provision of employment references, personal and family advising through site, home, or coffee making visits, employment counselling, mentorship opportunities and volunteer opportunities.
Transitional plan goal setting and counseling youth for employment, secondary or post-secondary schooling.
Qualifications: Education & Experience
Must be a post-secondary student returning to school in September 2025.
Experience working with First Nations youth an asset.
Knowledge of challenges and issues facing First Nation youth and resulting strategies.
Excellent written, presentation and oral communication skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Word and Outlook.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Ability to problem-solve and deal effectively with conflict.
Valid Class 5F Driver’s License and reliable vehicle considered an asset.
Successful candidates will be required to provide a Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Registry Check.
Interested applicants are invited to submit their cover letter identifying the position title and quote competition number applying for, qualifications, and resume, along with 3 professional reference listings (including a most recent employer reference) by 4:00 p.m. May 23, 2025, to:
Human Resources
Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs
14th Floor, 275 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 2B3
Quote Competition # 2025-041 in your application
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Preference will be given to First Nations students. If successful, applicants will be asked to provide verification of citizenship documentation issued by a First Nation or government-issued documentation or affirmation from Inuit, Métis, or non-status Indigenous community with which they identify. Incomplete and late applications will not be considered.
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