Community Based Programs Coordinator

**Variety Village**

**Job Posting
**Position**: Coordinator, Community Based Programs
**Reports to**: Manager, Facility & Programs
**Status**: Full-Time, Supervisory
**Location**: Variety Village, Scarborough ON

**Summary**:
Reporting to the Manager, Facility & Programs the incumbent will be responsible for overseeing the safe and
efficient operation of the Aquatics and Fieldhouse Programs while being flexible to provide backup in facility
coverage and camps. Maintaining a safe and enjoyable environment is a priority. Responsibilities will include
the supervision of staff and volunteers, and handling related administrative and scheduling duties, including
cooperation and team work. The incumbent will also have broader responsibilities in terms of the duties
shared in overseeing other areas of the facility on a scheduled basis.

**Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: **

Planning, implementing and evaluating a wide variety of adapted programs;

Promote active living opportunities for people with disabilities;

Managing effective scheduling of staff each session and confirming hours for payroll in When I Work;

Supervising staff, including performance management, providing feedback and guidance;

Assisting in the develop of annual budget for the department;

Actively participating with Human Resources department in the recruitment of staff;

Assisting with the supervision and running of other programs/areas as required;

Ensuring active participation by people of varied abilities in programs;

Ensuring staff provide members and visitor with an excellent customer service experience;

Outlining lesson plans and discuss with other Coordinators, Manager and Director;

Recruiting participants for programs, teams and special events;

Teaching and guarding and occasionally assist coaching as required;

Maintaining own role-required qualifications and ensuring staff also maintain current required
qualifications;

Assisting in the organization and running of Staff In-service training sessions throughout the year;

Overseeing the maintenance, ordering and checking of equipment ensuring it is in good working order;

Ensuring all legislative requirements are adhered to in Aquatics, Fieldhouse and all programs;

Having an acute awareness of established Variety Village emergency protocol procedures;

Encouraging teamwork including motivating/assisting staff, reporting to Coordinators as necessary;

Maintaining accurate participant attendance and evaluation records;

Attending staff meetings as required;

Making recommendations regarding programs and program delivery;

Representing Variety in a professional manner at all times;

Becoming familiar with and adhering to all Variety policies and procedures.

Ensuring staff are trained and conduct their duties in line with all Health and Safety, AODA and Plan to
Protect policies and regulations;

Volunteering at major Variety Village events;

Handling other duties as assigned.

**Qualifications and Key Competencies: **

Valid First Aid, CPR, AED, NLS, Red Cross or LSS Instructors essential;

Appropriate post-secondary education in Recreation / Leisure, Sports Administration, Physical Education;

Previous success in a supervisory role;

Excellent leadership, communication and organizational skills;

Proven self-starter with the ability to work independently or as part of a team;

The ability to work a flexible schedule within core Aquatics hours;

Experience in adapted physical education and instruction and knowledge of Health & Safety protocols;

Experience in integrated programming;

Supervisory experience an asset;

Knowledge of recreational Aquatics programs, including adapted programming and service;

Disability awareness including programming, accessibility provisions, adapted equipment and adapted
sport/recreation programming.

interview process. The successful applicant will be required to complete a criminal record check.

Please note that requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing
the applicant has met the requirements outlined in the job posting. Applicants should make their
requirements known when contacted_. _

Only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted, but we take this opportunity to sincerely
thank all who applied for their interest.