Recreation Coordinator

2 days ago

Whitby, Canada Art with a Heart Inc. Full time

**About Art With a Heart Inc.**

Art With a Heart is a community-based charity that empowers individuals through expressive arts. We create inclusive and supportive spaces where participants can grow, express themselves, and thrive creatively. Our summer programs provide a meaningful opportunity for young artists to explore their emotions, build friendships, and develop their confidence through art.

**Position Overview**

Art With a Heart is looking for a dedicated and organized Recreation Coordinator to join our summer programming team for an 8-week contract. Reporting to the Recreation Program Manager, this role plays a key part in supporting the operational and administrative functions of our summer programs, ensuring that everything runs smoothly behind the scenes and on-site each day.

Key Responsibilities
- Support the Recreation Program Manager with day-to-day program operations.
- Assist in developing and maintaining detailed program schedules and activity plans.
- Coordinate logistics such as supply organization, room setups, and material distribution.
- Step into a leadership role when the Recreation Program Manager is unavailable.
- Manage communications with parents and participants, providing timely updates and support.
- Track attendance, support documentation, and help with evaluations and feedback collection.
- Ensure each day runs smoothly by anticipating and addressing logístical needs.
- Support a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment for participants and staff.
- Uphold Art With a Heart’s mission of creativity, accessibility, and community care.

**Qualifications**
- Diploma or coursework in Recreation Management, Child & Youth Work, Education, Social Work, Arts Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Previous experience working in a program, camp, or recreational setting.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Comfortable managing logistics and troubleshooting on the fly.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
- Familiarity with inclusive, accessible, and trauma-informed practices is an asset.
- Standard First Aid & CPR-C certification (or willingness to obtain).
- Vulnerable Sector Check (required upon hiring).

**Why Join Us?**
- Be a part of a supportive, passionate, and creative team.
- Help bring joyful, meaningful summer programming to children and youth.
- Build valuable leadership and organizational experience in a vibrant community setting.

**Job Type**: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 8 weeks

Pay: $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Application question(s):

- This job is funded through the Canadian Summer Jobs program. Please confirm that you are a permanent resident or Canadian citizen - international students are not eligible.

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-05-26
Expected start date: 2025-06-23

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