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Shaun Stinson

Vancouver,BC

Summary

Friendly and energetic Recreation Facilitator with 13 years in the industry. Motivated to help patrons become happy, healthy and engaged. Strong interpersonal skills that help towards building strong dependable relationships with peers.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Youth Worker

Parkgate Society
09.2018 - Current
  • Managed and led activities promoting growth in mental, emotional and educational areas.
  • Completed necessary reports and documentation to maintain thorough, accurate case records.
  • Encouraged youth to develop leadership skills through group discussions.
    Managed disputes between youth with conflict resolution.
  • Provided key emotional support to special needs youth.
  • Encouraged youth to try new experiences and introduce new and unique perspectives.
  • Maintained a a group of returning youth each week in drop ins.
  • Completed NVRC incident/accident forms through proper avenues.
  • Created and implemented activities such as Dungeons & Dragons to create enrichment and community with youth

School Age Care Supervisor/Day Camp Coordinator

Parkgate Society
02.2022 - 01.2023
  • Built and maintained positive relationships with campers, staff and families.
  • Supported children by actively listening and offering encouragement.
  • Planned and lead diverse activities to entertain children and promote core values.
  • Kept all camper and work areas neat, clean and organized.
  • Monitored behavior of each child and reported incidents or suspicion of abuse to superiors.
  • Planned painting, drama productions and ceramics in preparation for rainy days.
  • Updated all documentation and logs to maintain camp and camper records.
  • Evaluated programs and monitored implementation and compliance with regulations to achieve objectives.
  • Planned and implemented out trips for diverse experiences.
  • Worked with other supervisors in training, supervising and evaluating camp staff.
  • Responded to questions and distribute information regarding the program.
  • Performed administrative duties such as monitoring budget and preparing reports.
  • Communicated with patrons about registration and troubleshooting.
  • Created programs in recreation registration software.
  • Purchased materials and supplies.
  • Ensuring staff understood needs of children with disabilities.
  • Assisted in the hiring process of new staff.
  • Light custodial duties

Fitness Centre Attendant

North Vancouver Recreation & Culture Commission
12.2018 - 03.2020
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked flexible hours; Weekends, evenings and holiday shifts.
  • Created and maintained positive rapport with clients.
  • Assisted clients in finding appropriate equipment.
  • Performed thorough cleaning of equipment and maintained ongoing records of patrons entering and quality of equipment.
  • Moved equipment heavier than 25 kgs.

School Age Care Assistant

Parkgate Society
10.2018 - 02.2022
  • Supervised large groups of children.
  • Maintained program equipment.
  • Created large group activities to meet children's emotional and physical needs.
  • Encouraged children to be understanding of and patient with others.
  • Engaged with children on an individual basis in a pleasant manner.
  • Established a safe and stimulating play environment for the children.
  • Assisted in programming/supervision of children in relation to special events.
  • Created positive rapport with families to needs of their children

Head Summer Camp Leader

North Vancouver Recreation Commission
05.2018 - 08.2018
  • Documented camp inventory and ordered supplies when needed.
  • Designed learning and recreational activities for over 20 campers between the ages of 6 and 8 years old.
  • Assigned tasks to each staff member based on his or her skills.
  • Immediately reported any damaged or broken equipment.
  • Communicated with parents regarding participant experiences and expectations.
  • Maintained accurate program records, including incident reports, logs and daily attendance records.
  • Assisted in individual child behavioural issues.
  • Prepared volunteer evaluations and weekly staff objectives.

Youth Worker

North Vancouver Recreation & Culture Commission
09.2017 - 01.2019
  • Managed and led activities promoting growth in mental, emotional and educational areas.
  • Completed necessary reports and documentation to maintain thorough, accurate case records.
  • Encouraged youth to develop leadership skills through group discussions.
  • Managed disputes between youth with conflict resolution.
  • Provided key emotional support to special needs youth.
  • Encouraged youth to try new experiences and introduce new and unique perspectives.
  • Maintained a a group of returning youth each week in drop ins.
  • Completed NVRC incident/accident forms through the proper avenues.

Sports Instructor

North Vancouver Recreation & Culture Commission
09.2017 - 06.2018
  • Planned and implemented age appropriate activities to help foster physical literacy.
  • Maintained positive rapport with the families in our programs.
  • Guided families searching for other programs regarding physical literacy.
  • Light custodial duties including cleaning of program equipment
  • Maintained program equipment

Sportsplex Attendant

Capilano University
09.2016 - 03.2020
  • Ensured safety of participants.
  • Reported all incidents/accidents to supervisor immediately and complete the necessary forms.
  • Ensured equipment is properly maintained and is in safe working condition.
  • Stayed up to date and consistent with safety procedures and conditions.
  • Worked efficiently under minimal supervision.
  • Was responsible for securing the Sportsplex area.
  • Performed light custodial duties.
  • Greeted customers and athletes and provided information and assistance when necessary.
  • Kept supervisor informed of members and user groups needs and concerns.
  • Ensured proper use of facility and equipment.
  • Light maintenance of sports equipment.
  • Practiced safe work habits and contributed to the safety of self, co-workers, athletes, and user groups.

Physical Literacy Instructor

North Vancouver Recreation & Culture Commission
10.2016 - 02.2018
  • Created age appropriate activities to help foster gross and fine motor skills
  • Supervised small groups of children
  • Helped foster working skills with volunteers
  • Communicated with supervisors to complete tasks and deal with budgets
  • Light maintenance of equipment
  • Communicated effectively with families to create positive rapport
  • Light custodial duties

Seasonal Camp Coordinator

City of Whitehorse
10.2013 - 03.2014
  • Coordinated, planned, organized and delivered camp activities including games, sports, arts, crafts, cultural activities, field trips and special events.
  • Supervised program development.
  • Assisted in training, supervising and evaluating camp staff.
  • Oversaw a group of participants to ensure safety.
  • Communicated with parents, guardians, program participants and camp leaders to provide updates and concerns.
  • Responded to questions and distribute information regarding the program.
  • Performed administrative duties such as monitoring budget and preparing reports.
  • Purchased materials and supplies.

Childcare Specialist

City of Whitehorse
08.2013 - 05.2016
  • Established a safe and stimulating play environment for the children.
  • Encouraged good behaviors using positive reinforcement.
  • Communicated openly with children's parents about daily activities and behaviours.
  • Encouraged children to be understanding of and patient with others.
  • Engaged with children on an individual basis in a pleasant manner.
  • Maintained accurate and detailed records, including staff and child files on enrollments, attendance, health and safety, emergency contact information and incident reports.
  • Monitored and enforced adequate supply and material inventory.
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans.
  • Answered and referred inquiries from the public and distributed program information.
  • Communicated patron's feedback and discussed development of new programs.
  • Assisted in programming/supervision of children in relation to special events.

After School Programmer

City of Whitehorse
09.2012 - 06.2016
  • Created and implemented activities in regard to physical literacy, while exploring different learning aspects through science experiments, building projects and community outreach.
  • Oversaw equipment and material preparation for after school activities.
  • Maintained clean and neat facility appearance on a regular basis.
  • Promoted healthy eating by developing creative healthy snacks with the children.
  • Created healthy and dependable relationships  with children that attended the program. Also developed relationships with parents, guardians and social workers of high risk children.
  • Developed weekly plans and schedule along with daily lesson plans and parent newsletters about upcoming schedule changes, events and activities.

Summer Camp Leader

City of Whitehorse
05.2011 - 08.2016
  • Planned, organized and scheduled a variety of recreational pursuits suitable for groups of various sizes, abilities, and ages.
  • Lead small and large group activities such as crafts, nature walks, games, field trips and swimming.
  • Identified and responded to camper behavioural issues and report concerns to camp leadership.
  • Communicated with parents regarding participant experiences and expectations.
  • Maintained accurate program records, including incident reports, logs and daily attendance records.
  • Assisted in individual child behavioural issues.

Activity Monitor

City of Whitehorse
4 2009 - 8 2013
  • Ensured safe participation in programs and services.
  • Provided facility orientations.
  • Worked under minimal supervision.
  • Answered inquiries and distributed information.
  • Provided childcare to patron's children while they accessed programs and services.
  • Maintained fitness facility equipment.
  • Instructed patrons in using fitness facility equipment in a safe and functional manner.
  • Provided first aid to injured patrons.
  • Worked with a team to react and evacuate in emergency situations.
  • Monitored daily participation and client registration, maintained statistics, prepared reports and purchased regular supplies.
  • Designed and lead recreational activities, including drop in and registered programs, for children, teens and adults.
  • Maintained senior programming, establishing positive relationships with patrons.
  • Enforced wristband usage.
  • Facilitated Elder Active program, setting up and encouraging participation from seniors.
  • Distributed, maintained, monitored and removed equipment for drop in activities and scheduled events.
  • Assisted in light custodial and maintenance duties.
  • Monitored parking lot, issued warning tickets and checked surrounding affiliated facilities.
  • Followed established safety procedures, standards and ensured facility rules and regulations were presented to patrons.
  • Covered breaks for Customer Service Representatives.

Education

Level 1 Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Education

Yukon College
Whitehorse, Yukon

High School Diploma -

Vanier Catholic Secondary School
Whitehorse, Yukon
2008

Skills

  • First Aid and CPR Certified
  • MS Office proficient
  • Flexible
  • Calm under pressure
  • Positive demeanor
  • Active listening
  • Creative
  • Dependable
  • People-oriented

Certification

  • First Aid & CPR Certificate

Life Preservers

  • LGBTQ Training

City of Whitehorse

  • VCR Restoration Youth Training

City of Whitehorse

  • Emergency Procedures Training

North Vancouver Recreation & Culture Commission

  • WHMIS

North Vancouver Recreation & Culture Commission

  • Sexuality and Youth Training

OPT- Options of Sexual Health

  • Class 5 Drivers License

BC Drivers License

  • Fundamental Movement Skills

Coaching Association of Canada

References

Sylvia Martinz

Programmer 2, Delbrooke Community Centre

851 W Queens Rd

778-227-6048

Email: martinzs@nvrc.ca


Dale Cheyne

Youth Services Manager, Parkgate Community Centre

3625 Banff Ct

604-983-6379

Email: DCheyne@parkgatesociety.ca


Keri Rutherford

Program Leadhand, Canada Games Centre

200 Hamilton Blvd

867-334-7339

E-mail: Keri.Rutherford@whitehorse.ca

Timeline

School Age Care Supervisor/Day Camp Coordinator

Parkgate Society
02.2022 - 01.2023

Fitness Centre Attendant

North Vancouver Recreation & Culture Commission
12.2018 - 03.2020

School Age Care Assistant

Parkgate Society
10.2018 - 02.2022

Youth Worker

Parkgate Society
09.2018 - Current

Head Summer Camp Leader

North Vancouver Recreation Commission
05.2018 - 08.2018

Youth Worker

North Vancouver Recreation & Culture Commission
09.2017 - 01.2019

Sports Instructor

North Vancouver Recreation & Culture Commission
09.2017 - 06.2018

Physical Literacy Instructor

North Vancouver Recreation & Culture Commission
10.2016 - 02.2018

Sportsplex Attendant

Capilano University
09.2016 - 03.2020

Seasonal Camp Coordinator

City of Whitehorse
10.2013 - 03.2014

Childcare Specialist

City of Whitehorse
08.2013 - 05.2016

After School Programmer

City of Whitehorse
09.2012 - 06.2016

Summer Camp Leader

City of Whitehorse
05.2011 - 08.2016

Activity Monitor

City of Whitehorse
4 2009 - 8 2013

Level 1 Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Education

Yukon College

High School Diploma -

Vanier Catholic Secondary School

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