Playground Supervisor

Number of positions: 1
All students must be full time day students at a recognized secondary or post-secondary institution and be returning to full time attendance in fall of 2023.
Students must meet the basic requirements of the position. Should you be offered the position, with the City of Cornwall, you will be required to submit verification of school status.
Hours: 9:00am to 4:00pm Monday to Friday
Hourly Wage: $18.00 per hour
Term: 4 months, May to end of August

**Responsibilities**:

- Maintain and adhere to a complete set of policies, procedures and records on playground activities, special events and leadership training
- Oversee and coordinate all playground activities, special events and trips with the assistance from the Creative Arts and Sports Leaders and Playground Leaders
- To ensure compliance with policies and procedures by maintaining daily and/or weekly attendance, operations, first aid and equipment safety records
- Coordinate and/or delegate registration for special events and trips with programmers, this includes the organization and collection of revenues and consent forms where applicable
- Provide leadership and direction to all playground staff by instituting a staff training program, providing written evaluation of programs and staff at the end of the season
- Oversee, coordinate and assist the Supervisor, Recreation and Programming with all purchases of playground program and special events supplies as mandated by the Department of Planning, Development & Recreation
- Coordinate and authorize regular press releases to media to promote the program and/or any special activities
- Attend parks on a regular basis to check-in on program operations
- Maintain records of the number of participants involved in each special event
- To maintain an annual directory. This directory should contain the locations of all playground staff, copies of park attendance records, equipment checks, press releases, purchase receipts, correspondence, promotional posters, accident reports, and inventory
- Respond to suggestions and complaints from the general public
- Respond to complaints and suggestions from Playground Leaders by coordinating and holding weekly informational sessions with staff
- Responsible to prepare a special needs information kit for playground staff and volunteers
- To develop a healthy integrated, active and creative program for all children. Implement action plans for special needs children and their care givers and provide individual assessments
- To be a representative of the City of Cornwall and maintain outstanding public relations skills and professional image at all times
- All other duties as assigned
- College or University Program related to Education, Fine Arts, Social Sciences, or Recreation
- Must have 2 years of experience in Summer Playground Program or similar program
- Current Emergency First Aid Certificate
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suites and Database programs; Documentation not required
- Once hired the applicant must successfully complete the City of Cornwall’s Playground Leader Training Program; this training program will be made available to all successful applicants at the beginning of the program
- Possess a Valid Class G Drivers License
- Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (two doses) at the time of interview.

Applications will be accepted until March 19, 2023.
The Corporation of The City of Cornwall is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Information collected will be handled in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

**Salary**: $18.00 per hour