Recreation Programs and Events Assistant

4 weeks ago

Gravenhurst, Canada Town of Gravenhurst Full time

**EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY**

**THEATRE PROGRAMMING AND COMMUNITY EVENTS COORDINATOR**

Known as the “Gateway to Muskoka”, the Town of Gravenhurst is a progressive growing urban and rural municipality located in the District Municipality of Muskoka, home to 13,000 or more permanent year-round residents and a seasonal population of equal size. Gravenhurst offers a number of opportunities in recreation, leisure, tourism, culinary, culture, heritage, arts, sights, sounds and attractions, making it a great place to live, work and play

The Recreation Programs and Events Assistant will assist the Community Recreation Coordinator and Director of Recreation, Arts and Culture with planning and delivering programs and special events. Additional duties will include assisting and supporting the Recreation Arts and Culture team with special projects, programs, events, and tasks.

Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Assist the Community Recreation Coordinator with the implementation of a variety of community initiatives, programs and special corporate events and where required, organize and lead activities.

3. Visit and evaluate current programs, deliver supplies, survey participants and make recommendations on future program and activities.

4. Promote and stimulate program participation, providing guidance and role modeling to instructors and volunteers. Monitor programs, services and activities to ensure safety of participants, quality in programs. Collect and submit completed program/activity reports.

5. Lead and instruct programs solely or in collaboration with partners.

6. Supervise children and youth during activities, field trips, outings and special events ensuring their health and safety is of utmost importance.

7. Conduct equipment inventory on a recurring basis and recommend replacement of damaged, missing, and depleted supplies. Secure supplies, equipment for programs.

8. Deliver high quality customer service to Centennial Centre users by providing general assistance and guidance as needed;
9. Assist with special projects and initiatives as needed.

The successful applicant will be required to submit a current Drivers Abstract and a Police Background Check.

Education, Skills & Experience:
1. Post-secondary education or current enrollment in Recreation Leadership, Youth Services, or related discipline

2. Standard First Aid & CPR, High Five certification recommended

3. Previous experience with events is an asset.

4. Minimum of one year experience working with youth.

5. Proficiency in a computerized environment, operating systems, database software, Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Publisher and Power Point

6. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written

7. Ability to work in a team environment

8. Outstanding customer service skills

9. Excellent leadership, problem solving, customer service and multi-tasking skills

10. Requires a flexible work schedule (attending evening and/or weekend programs, meetings and events)

11. Ability to work under pressure and to organize work to meet firm deadlines

12. Valid G license with a clean drivers abstract satisfactory to the corporation (Use of own vehicle may be required)

To view the complete job description including summary of desired qualifications, please visit our website:
**Interested applicants should submit their cover letter and resume (in one document) no later than 4:30 p.m. on March 7, 2024, to**:
Corporation of the Town of Gravenhurst

3-5 Pineridge Gate, Gravenhurst, ON P1P 1Z3

Attention: Human Resources

All information is collected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information & Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter M. 56

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $24.83-$27.95 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 35 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Weekends as needed

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

**Experience**:

- working with youth: 1 year (preferred)
- working with events: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- First Aid Certification (preferred)
- Class G Licence (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

- Gravenhurst, ON (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-03-08

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