Part Time Program Leader

**Experience it - Ajax**:
The Town of Ajax, situated on the northern shore of Lake Ontario, is an innovative municipal sector leader that provides a variety of services to one of the fastest growing communities in Ontario. With over 130,000 residents, Ajax's rich heritage and culturally diverse community make it a great place to work and live.

***Part Time Program Leader - Youth Spaces (Seasonal Programs)**:
Reporting to the Community Recreation Coordinator, the Program Leader for Youth Spaces is accountable for effectively and actively supervising drop-in youth programs and completing administrative work related to assigned program areas.

**Key Duties**:

- Supervises youth in the space, and ensures they meet age requirements, abides by all rules and ensures a safe and enjoyable environment.
- Ensures all equipment is being signed out, monitored while in use and locked up.
- Program plans and implements monthly theme nights and engaging activities.
- Maintains ongoing and effective communications with parents, public, co-workers and Community Recreation Coordinator.
- Interacts with youth and creates a positive and supportive environment.
- Monitors the arrival and departure of participants from programs.
- Assists with the general maintenance of program space (sweeping, litter control etc.).
- Promotes an environment of safety and respect among participants in the program.
- Ensures that all required organizational and administrative duties are completed in a timely manner.
- Reports all injuries of any participants, staff or property damage to the Community Recreation Coordinator and fills out applicable accident / incident, property damage or WSIB forms immediately.
- Abides by the Town of Ajax policies and acts in a professional manner at all times.
- Attends all related meetings and training as required by the Community Recreation Coordinator.
- Handles concerns, complaints and suggestions from the public in a professional manner and passes these along to the Community Recreation Coordinator.

**Qualifications/Skills**:

- Minimum 16 years of age or older.
- Previous experience working with a variety of ages in a recreational setting.
- Excellent organization, time management and planning skills.
- Self-motivated, positive, confident and approachable.
- Ability to work with mínimal supervision.
- Current Standard First Aid with CPR-C certification.
- Able to provide a current Criminal Reference Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search) that is satisfactory to the Town (dated within last 6 months).

**Nice to Have**:

- Preferred 1 or more years’ experience related to the delivery of programs and services.

**What is Offered to Staff**:

- Rate of Pay: $17.99 - $19.56 per hour.
- Hours of Work: This is a non-union position that works up to 24 hours per week. Staff must be available for a minimum of 1 weekday shift & 1 weekend shift per week.
- Monday - Friday: 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.
- Saturday & Sunday: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
- Town Perks: The Town offers part-time staff access to an Employee & Family Service Program, Health & Wellness Program, Town of Ajax Fitness Centre Combo Membership and a defined pension plan (OMERS pension).

**How to Apply**:
Internal closing date: 11:59 p.m. on November 11, 2024

External closing date: 11:59 p.m. on November 18, 2024

We would like to thank all applicants however, please note that only those selected to attend an interview will be contacted and all other applicants will be kept on file. Applicants are advised that written, oral and practical testing may form part of the selection process.

***Equal Opportunity Employer**: