Youth Recreational Program Instructor

1 month ago

North York, Canada Jake's House for Autistic Children Full time

**Title**: In-Person Youth Recreational Instructor / Hangout Instructor

**Salary**: Ranging from $40-50 per workshop for a 3-month engagement - depending on experience

**Reports**: Associate Director, Community Partnerships & Programs

**Location**: Toronto (North York), Ontario

**Dates**: Saturday’s (8 sessions between April - June) April 13, 20, 27 May 4, 11, 25 June 1, 8

**Times**: 1 hours & 15 minutes, from 11:15 am to 12:30 pm

**Industry**:  Not-for-profit

**COMPANY PROFILE**

Founded in 2004, Jake’s House is a Provincially and Federally funded Canadian charity with a mission to provide meaningful support to families living with autism across the country. Recognizing that more than any other single issue, families dealing with autism need a community, Jake’s House is committed to growing a strong network of people who understand and care-a family that is determined to provide tangible solutions. Jake’s House supports individuals on the spectrum throughout their lifespans through four core initiatives: 1) Jake’s House Annual Holiday Parties, a 15-year tradition of bringing families together for a welcoming, fun and festive celebration; 2) Legends Mentoring Program, themed group mentoring workshops that provide youth with opportunities to learn skills, socialize and make friends; 3) Jake’s House Employment Mentoring, a program that supports the integration of young adults into the workforce; and 4) inclusive housing solutions, designed to address the growing housing gap in the autism community, giving more aging adults a place to call home.

You will be supporting a dynamic, fast-growing organization, collaborating with a passionate, dedicated team.

**Job overview**

As a Jake’s House Instructor, you should possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills in order to build relationships, and lead sessions.

**JOB RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Effectively and safely facilitate activities through demonstration and communication while being supportive and respectful to participants of all ages.
- Design safe and comprehensive activities and schedule for various participants including individuals and families affected by Autism.
- Ensure that individuals are engaged in appropriate activities.
- Provide mentor training and prepare volunteers to assist participants during workshops.
- Connect and maintain professional relationships with participants and mentors during the classes through fun, intelligent sequencing.
- Ensure compliance to safety and health standards.
- Motivate students with words of encouragement.
- Document student attendance.
- Engage in other administrative duties as required including an advisory committee meeting and a detailed qualitative reporting.
- Self-starter, proactive, takes initiative, resourceful, bootstrap mentality, go-getter;
- Innovative, entrepreneurial, dynamic, creative, collaborative;
- Adaptable, resilient, can switch gears and hats quickly, thrives in fast-growing / fast-moving environments;
- Positive, energetic, enthusiastic, passionate;
- Committed, disciplined, punctual;
- Compassionate, caring, understanding, genuine, strong 'family values’.

Jake’s House Charity is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating inclusive working environments for all employees.

**Job Type**: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 3 months

**Salary**: $40.00-$50.00 per week

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Every Weekend

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2024-04-13

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