Recreation Facilitator

**Recreation Facilitator**

(Posting #2024.31SS)

**Department**: Community Services

**Division**: Recreation Services

**Location**:MURC and Georgina Gym

**Status**:Sessional

**Hours of Work**:Varies

**Number of Positions**: 4 - 10

**Hourly Wage**: $16.55 per hour

**Training Wage**:$16.55 per hour

**Date Posted**: January 26, 2024

**Date Closing**: Ongoing

**Come work with us**

Employment with the Town of Georgina offers an opportunity to make a positive difference in our community. We are a progressive, forward-thinking organization focused on continuous improvement, innovation and providing exceptional customer service. We offer a collaborative team environment and an excellent place to take charge of your career.

**Position Purpose**

Responsible for facilitating programs and/or gymnasium operation which includes but not limited to program/equipment set up and takedown, program instruction, participant supervision, cash handling, registrations and administering sign in and out procedures. **_For full details, please see attached job description._**

**Minimum Qualifications**
- Excellent customer service skills to deal effectively with the general public, participants, parents or guardians.
- Must be available to work flexible hours including daytime, evenings, weekends and holidays;
- Confident in teaching large groups in a classroom setting;
- Must be available to work flexible hours including daytime, evenings, weekends and holidays;
- Current Certification in Basic First Aid and CPR;
- Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC), deemed as satisfactory by the Town;

**How to apply**

**Committed to diversity and a barrier-free environment**

**JOB DESCRIPTION**

**Title**:Recreation Facilitator **Position #**:SS11

**Department**:Community Services **Division**:Recreation Services

**Reports To**:Recreation Services **Employee Group**:Sessional

**Direct Reports**:None **Indirect Reports**:None

**Position Summary**

Responsible for facilitating programs and/or gymnasium operation which includes but not limited to program/equipment set up and takedown, program instruction, participant supervision, cash handling, registrations and administering sign in and out procedures.

**Responsibilities**
- Plan and deliver programs and lessons for all ages and abilities.
- Deliver enjoyable, structured and well-planned program lessons;
- Ability to plan the course content and arrangement of instruction for various levels of skill;
- Ability to teach in a class/group setting;
- Perform pre-use inspections and sanitize all gym and fitness equipment after use;
- Facilitate drop-in programs and birthday parties includes but not limited to program/equipment setup and take down.
- Meet the needs of each participant and ensure adequate safety while facilitating the program.
- Take attendance, handle inquiries, manage participants, and ensure policies and procedures are enforced when/where necessary.
- Follows all specified cash handling procedures including; float reporting, cash reconciliation, and cash depositing when necessary.
- Demonstrates a high level of customer service and provides this service on the front-line of operation and does so in an efficient, courteous and respectful manner;
- Participate in the Town’s Health and Safety Program and follow safety practices in work methods and procedures; observes and complies with all relevant Health & Safety regulations.
- Immediately report all concerns (including product), suspicious occurrences and hazardous conditions to the Recreation Services Supervisor or designate.
- The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions and duties of the position and will not be construed as a detailed job description of the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

**The foregoing is intended to outline the general description of the duties and responsibilities for this position. It is not intended nor should it be interpreted as a complete description. The Town of Georgina reserves the right to amend this position description at any time provided that such change does not represent a substantive change in the purpose or essential nature of the position.**

**Minimum Qualifications**
- Previous experience and knowledge working in a recreation/customer service related setting is considered and asset;
- Previous experience instructing programs or coaching is considered an asset;
- Confident in teaching large groups in a classroom setting;
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
- Willingness to work with others and responding constructively to feedback;
- Previous administrative and customer service experience is considered and asset;
- Responsible, courteous, good communication skills;
- Strong organizational skills;
- Ability to work independently without close supervision;
- Effective conflict resolution, problem solving and critical thinking skills;
- Excellent customer service skills