Summer Program Recreation Coordinator

3 weeks ago


Kentville, Canada Portal Youth Outreach Association Full time

The **Portal Youth Outreach Association** provides advocacy and outreach support to youth at risk in the Annapolis Valley. _Our Vision is that the Annapolis Valley would be a place where all youth have a safe, supportive, and loving home._ We work towards that vision by reducing the number of youth experiencing homelessness through a collaborative community approach with other youth serving organizations and making access to services simple, relational and timely.

**Summer Program Recreation Coordinator**

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**:
The Summer Program Recreation (SPR) Coordinator will plan and coordinate outings and events in collaboration with the Youth Outreach team, while bolstering on-site programming in The Portal recreation space.

**SPECIFIC DUTIES INCLUDE**:
1. Plan, promote and coordinate ten weeks of recreation and skill development summer programming for at-risk youth in the Annapolis Valley.

2. Engage youth to be a part of the program planning and promotion.

3. Create service projects/volunteer opportunities for youth to participate in by connecting to local community groups and citizens.

4. Collaborate with external recreation partners to coordinate participation in existing youth-focused programming.

5. Work with our Communications Coordinator to design and create social media content for program promotion and engagement.

**REQUIREMENTS**:
1. Must be between 18-30 years of age, coming from school and planning to return to school.

2. Access to a vehicle and a class 5 license and clean driving record for use of company vehicle.

3. Valid driver’s license, access to a vehicle and ability to travel frequently.

4. Standard First Aid or willingness to obtain before program start.

5. Excel in written and verbal communication, with the ability to prioritize and multi-task in a dynamic work environment.

6. Experience working with youth from various backgrounds in a supportive environment and leading skill development and recreation programs.

7. Ability to engage young people through texting, calling and in-person conversations.

8. Ability to organize and manage required data collection.

9. Commitment to teamwork and willingness to sign the community guidelines and code of conduct.

10. Be a positive and safe influence on youth ages 16-24.

**Additional Information**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 weeks

Pay: $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2024-06-10



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