Children & Youth Programs Leader - Part-Time

7 days ago

Northwestern Ontario, Canada City of Thunder Bay Full time

The City of Thunder Bay provides exceptional quality of life to those who live, work, and play in Thunder Bay – a culturally vibrant, economically diverse community with a metro population of over 120,000. Located on the north shore of Lake Superior, under the protective watch of the Sleeping Giant, Thunder Bay is rich in people and resources, and connects Northwestern Ontario to the world. We value our high quality of life and promote a clean, green, beautiful, and healthy community that provides economic opportunity, respects diversity, and provides affordable and safe neighbourhoods that are accessible to all.

The City of Thunder Bay is a place where art, culture and nature come together

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of the Program Supervisor and the technical direction and guidance of the Program Coordinator/Head Playleader, provides leadership and activities for ages 5-13 in various Children and Youth programs. Each Leader is responsible for the planning and implementation of daily activities for children of varying abilities. These programs are accessible and dynamic in nature, designed to meet the needs of children with differing ages, abilities and backgrounds.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Develops, organizes, and leads a variety of activities for children ages 5-13, of varying abilities, in various Children and Youth programs throughout the city. Attends all program programming, which may include sleep outs.
  • Responsible for planning of recreational activities including arts and crafts, games, drama, sports and special events that are based on the interests of the children and meets provided deadlines on theme, content and submission deadlines.
  • Responsible for the safety, behaviour management and supervision of all children participating in programs and transitions (ie. buses).
  • Ensures that all children are treated with fairness, respect, and understanding.
  • Works cooperatively with staff, community partners, and volunteers.
  • Responsible for timely delivery of information to Coordinator and Specialist (e.g. incident reports, accident reports, supply requests, planning).
  • Ensures that program rules are met in order to provide a safe, fair, respectful, inclusive and fun environment for all the children. Works cooperatively with the Coordinator, Specialist, staff and parents to ensure that this objective is met.
  • Assists in the facilitation of the inclusion of children with disabilities into the program.
  • Attends and participates in training session and designated staff meetings.
  • Responsible for care and return of supplies and equipment. Reports any damages or depletions. Communicates any supply needs through the appropriate channels.
  • Prepares ongoing and/or end-of-session program evaluations in a timely manner.
  • Enforces all Children and Youth program rules and policies, including adhering to the staff code of conduct.
  • Positively interacts with the public.
  • Performs Health and Safety tasks, and follows all program and Corporate Health and Safety Policies and Procedures, including but not limited to site inspection.
  • Monitors and assist volunteers, as needed.
  • Collects and records information for statistical purpose as required.
  • Performs such other related duties as may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience:

  • Minimum 16 years of age;
  • Demonstrated experience in community recreation and/or children’s programs and/or related volunteer experience.
  • Demonstrated involvement in coaching, teaching and working with children in a recreation/sport setting.

Skills/Abilities:

  • Ability to communicate ideas verbally and written;
  • Ability to organize and lead activities;
  • Positive role model for children;
  • Responsibility, enthusiasm, creativity, initiative, motivation, willingness to learn, personable;
  • Ability to lead/work in a diverse and dynamic environment;
  • Team player.

Assets:

  • Previous experience working with children ages 5-13 in a variety of settings (drop-in, special event, workshops)
  • Experience working with children with disabilities
  • Experience working in a camp setting.
  • NCCP courses or other leadership training.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

  • Must undergo a successful Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) (if age 18+)
  • Must have a standard first aid with CPR C certification
  • Must participate in a five-day training session.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

  • Available for the complete length of the seasonal program (September- June; June-August)

General Information:

As an equal opportunity employer, the City of Thunder Bay encourages applications from Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minority groups, women and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

ONTARIO HUMAN RIGHTS CODE: It is a contravention of the Human Rights Code of Ontario to discriminate on the basis of: race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, age, record of offences, gender identity or gender expression. Therefore, a resume submitted to the City must not include references to any of the above characteristics. Do not include:

  • Photos
  • Any certificates that have photo identification
  • Driver’s licences
  • Police records checks

Note: The above documentation will be requested by the Human Resources Division should you be the successful applicant. If a Criminal Record Check is required, it will be requested by Human Resources should you be the successful applicant. Please do not submit your Criminal Record Check with your application.

ACCOMMODATION: Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process.

PRIVACY: Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 302, as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment. Questions about this collection of personal information should be directed to the Human Resources Division, 125 Syndicate Ave Suite 42, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7E 6H8, Telephone: 625-3866

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