Youth Development Coordinator

5 months ago

Peterborough, Canada Trent University Full time

**Job Purpose**:
Reporting to the Assistant Director, Sport and Student Engagement, the Youth Development Guest Experience Agent develops and oversees sport and recreation programing for children and youth of all abilities offered by the Department of Athletics and Recreation at Trent University.

Youth development programs include Excalibur summer day camps, P.A. Day camps and holiday camps, school programs, day programs for school-aged children, and partnership sport program development focused on removing barriers and creating opportunities for local youth of all abilities.

Programs focus on community engagement, collaboration, and prioritizing the wellness and needs of local youth aged 4-16, whilst observing and responding to changing needs and incorporating principles of both HIGH FIVE® (Canada's quality standard for children's programs) and the Canadian Sport for Life’s _Long Term Development in Sport & Physical Activity Model_, youth development programs will provide children and youth with the opportunity to practice and improve their physical literacy skills developing movement confidence and competence to be _“Active for Life”.
- This position provides leadership to a team of part-time student staff and program instructors and requires flexibility and the ability to work regular weekday (day and evening) and weekend shifts.

**Key Activities**:

- **Program Development**_

1. Plans, develops, and implements youth programs that consider community needs, relevant sports, and youth participation data, increasing participation, and continually reviewing quality programs. Monitors participation rates, retention, and satisfaction of all youth and camp programs.

2. Leads youth programming and Trent Excalibur Summer camp delivery. This involves developing and implementing programs focused on the inclusion and participation of youth of all abilities in the local area. Programs include weekend youth programs, including Canada Basketball’s Jr. NBA Program, Trent’s Jr. Volleyball, Judo, and Sports Programs; PA Day Camps; Trent Excalibur Summer Camp; Day Programs for Schools; and exploring new opportunities for youth engagement.

3. Assesses the program requirements of children and youth in the community by communicating with youth (and/or their families), and organizations that represent youth, to determine their needs and interests. Evaluates programs against community requirements for effectiveness, impact, and inclusion standards.

4. Researches and seeks alternative funding sources and grants, including assessing requirements, preparing and submitting funding proposals, and establishing processes for implementing partly-funded and fully-funded programs with new partners.

5. Oversight of all administration processes for youth development and camp programs, including collaboration with other staff as appropriate to facilitate program coordination; booking spaces; marketing; registration; payment; funding awards; program communications, & program evaluation.

6. Camp Director for Trent Excalibur Summer Camps, with operational, financial, program, and safeguarding responsibility for 750 summer participants and their parents, guardians, and families. Main liaison with Ontario Camping Association and works with them annually to maintain OCA certification.

7. Oversees the Athletics Centre - Canoe Centre, including monitoring canoes for maintenance or repair, risk management procedures, equipment, and staffing.

8. Books facilities and coordinates contracts with external partners for school and customized programs.

9. Maintains an inventory of all child and youth program supplies and equipment, ensuring it is inspected, monitored and maintained in good working order to meet safety standards. Orders supplies or materials as needed.

10. Participates in regular Trent Athletics and Recreation departmental meetings.
- **Quality Review, Evaluation & Standards**:_

1. Conducts program evaluation, develops new programs and makes recommendations on ways to increase registrations. Supports retention by ensuring that appropriate and high-quality programming is offered.

2. Engages with community youth service organizations to Identify and implement collaborative options to offer fully
- or partially funded spaces in programs (i.e., Big Brothers & Sisters, Kids in Camp, & Children’s Aid Society).

3. Provides regular reports on program success and effectiveness, including key milestones, retention, and participant satisfaction.

4. Responds in a professional and timely manner to inquiries, complaints, or suggestions from parents and/or teachers, providing effective follow-up as required, while adhering to the Athletics Department Customer Service Commitment.

5. Leads by example by consistently promoting a positive and professional image and encouraging a welcoming environment and courteous service to every visitor of the Athletics Centre and child and youth program.

6. Works with the Assistant Director,

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