Rivers West District for Sport, Culture & Recreation – District Dream Broker
Sport, Culture and Recreation
Closes on: June 19, 2026
Job Summary
- Connect children and youth with sport, culture, and recreation opportunities within their communities.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with students, families, schools, community organizations, and service providers.
- Help identify and remove barriers to participation, including financial, transportation, and socio-economic challenges.
- Promote awareness of available programs, services, and funding opportunities.
- Support children and youth in accessing meaningful experiences that contribute to their personal growth, well-being, and sense of belonging.
- Act as a bridge between families, schools, community partners, and service providers to ensure seamless access to programs and supports.
- Advocate for inclusive opportunities that encourage participation and engagement for all children and youth.
- Contribute to creating a positive, supportive, and welcoming environment where children and youth can thrive.
Working Conditions
- Full-time position (35 hours/week) & Wage Range: $27.02-$32.26/hour + benefits
- Travel throughout the Rivers West District is required
- Evening and occasional weekend work may be required
- Work will be completed in schools, community settings, and remote work environments as operationally required
DEADLINE: June 19, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.
APPLY BY SUBMITTING A COVER LETTER AND RESUME TO:
Antje Rongve, Executive Director
email: ed@riverswestdistrict.ca
Key Responsibilities:
Consultation:
- Interview and build rapport and trust with children and their families who may need access to the program
- Collaborate with selected schools to ensure children and youth can engage in sports, culture, and recreational programs.
- Promote the Dream Broker program through presentations, promotions, building positive relationships with school staff, community members, families and children.
- Conduct regular meetings with school staff, community partners, and service providers to address the needs of children and youth.
- Facilitate relationships between service providers, caregivers, and individuals, advocating for families and nurturing sustained participation.
- Effectively promote programs and be a positive ambassador for the Dream Broker program, enhancing donations for funding providers.
- Collaborate with service providers to bridge financial gaps and ensure kids can participate in local sport, culture & recreation programs.
Administration:
- Research and identify sport, culture and recreation program opportunities for the community through online research and direct inquiries.
- Develop new programs tailored to after-school and Dream Broker program participants’ unique needs.
- Maintain open communication channels between all stakeholders.
- Communicate upcoming programs, changes, and reminders to families, students and school staff.
- Coordinate with cab companies for bookings, changes, and error resolution. ensuring effective communication with families.
- Maintain accurate statistics, reports, evaluations, and funding documentation while meeting established deadlines.
Qualifications:
- Education
- Post-secondary degree or diploma in a relevant discipline including Sociology, Business, Recreation, Kinesiology
- Experience
- Experience working in sport and recreation administration or a related field
- A background where sports, culture and recreation are prominent with experience working with children.
- Prior experience working with underserved families.
- Prior experience working with culturally diverse demographics.
- Knowledge and experience in program planning, delivery, and program evaluation.
- Certifications
- First Aid and CPR-C
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s License
- Knowledge and Skills
- Strong understanding of value of sport, culture and recreation
- Ability to build strong partnerships
- Ability to maintain confidential information
- Must be able to work under minimal supervision
- Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with children, youth, families, service providers and school staff
- Ability to organize, prioritize and plan accordingly.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge of Office 365
Important Note:
This organization reserves the right to change, amend or disuse this job description at any time. This document is intended to provide an overview of the required responsibilities and qualifications.