Summer Coordinator

**Summer Coordinator**:
**Summer Children's Programs**

**Position Overview**
Reporting to the Programmer, Recreation and Culture, the Summer Coordinator will plan, coordinate and supervise activities of all daycamp/ playground programs and services including assessing the recreational needs of participants, developing, implementing and monitoring programs and activities required to meet those needs.
In addition, this position is responsible for the safety and well-being of all program participants, equipment and facilities, and will provide direction and supervision of senior and junior summer program leaders.

**Qualifications**
- As this position is funded by a Canada Summer Jobs grant incumbents must be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment.
- Experience working with children, preferably in day camp/playground settings.
- A minimum grade 12 education or equivalent (GED) and courses in education, recreation or child/youth care.
- Demonstrated ability to safely and effectively supervise children and teens.
- Possess high energy level, enthusiasm, empathy and genuine interest in working with children and teens.
- Knowledge of age appropriate activities.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise good judgment.
- Knowledge of behaviour management.
- Valid Standard First Aid certification including CPR-C.
- Valid B.C. Driver’s License - Class 5.
- Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively within a team and with Town employees, stakeholders and partners to achieve optimal results.
- Demonstrates valuing diversity
- Additional Information
- Employees currently receive Wellness Initiatives, including use of facilities at Frank Jameson Community Center
- Hours of work: 35 hours per week Monday - Friday
- Temporary Seasonal: June 14, 2024 - August 30, 2024
- Wage rate: $22.84/hour PLUS 10.8% in lieu of annual vacations, statutory holidays and benefits
- Benefits: As per the Collective Agreement

**Join** **our** **Team**
Nestled on the eastern shores of spectacular Vancouver Island the Town of Ladysmith has a population of approximately 9,000 people, provides an inviting small town atmosphere and yet, is only a short commute to all the amenities of a major urban centre. Residents enjoy excellent community and recreational facilities and year round opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts.

**Posting Date**
February 23, 2024

**Application Deadline**
**March 15, 2024**

**Application Information**
Visit **ladysmith.ca/careers** to view the job description for a full list of qualifications and to find out the status of this posting and other employment opportunities with the Town of Ladysmith.

Education : Other trades certificate or diploma
Experience : Experience an asset