Authorized Recreation Program Coordinator

Coordinator, Authorized Recreation Program

Location - Amherstview

Contract Position - December 2025- August 2026,

Hours - 30 for Authorized Recreation

Must be available Monday - Friday during After School Program Hours (2 pm - 6 pm)

Non-Instructional School Days and Summer Day Camp

** Potential additional hours for In School Mentoring Hours during the day Non-Instructional School Days, Summer Break.

Rate of pay - $21/hr

Vacation Pay - 4%

Overview:

Program Coordinators will play a supportive role in the delivery of exceptional programs and positive leadership for children, youth and staff. Program Coordinators will assist in the planning, organizing and delivery of BGC Southeast programs that are designed to develop assets and facilitate the personal, social and emotional development of children and youth. Program Coordinators recognize and accept the need to be a positive influence who models honesty, fair play, a positive attitude, cooperation and respect for self and others.

• Ensure programs are based on HIGH FIVE, BGC Model for Success, and the 4 pillar model: Food & Nutrition, Health and Wellness, Physical Activity, Education and Creative Arts
• Supervise staff and children participating in the program and ensure staff ratios are maintained at all times (1:15 Recreation and 1:13 License - kinders)
• Lead and support the after-school staff team through communication via meetings, debrief sessions and evaluations with the support of the West End Manager. Making sure staff also have all the needed, requested supplies
• Ensure staff/students are meeting deadlines for program planning, weekly schedules, supply lists and also following through with all BGC South East policies & procedures
• Responsible for daily staffing issues that arise and for scheduling staff accordingly.
• Responsible for daily/weekly communication with all staff in regards to any relevant information via conversation, daily memos/emails/group chat
• Creating a supportive and fun work culture (Staff Bonding & Team Exercises)
• Create ways to evolve programming for returning Members and New Members. (Events, Clubs, Sports Leagues, Trips, Special Guests)
• Communicate with all staff, children, parents, & students positively.
• Communicate with parents about behaviors that have occurred during the program. Also highlighting the opportunities the club can provide.
• Support staff with behaviour management techniques and help create behaviour management plans as an ongoing task.
• Implement behavior management techniques fairly and effectively in accordance with BGC policies and procedures.
• Complete records as required (Incident, Accident forms, etc).
• Collaborate with Supervisors on completing staff evaluations and placement student evaluations.
• Collaborating with other teams to ensure the program is running safely, effectively & efficiently (Youth, Marketing, Administration, Pool & Maintenance)
• Continuing education and or certifications/trainings (High Five, Licensed (Kinders), Behaviour Based, etc)
• Lead the development & implementation of high-quality mentorship programs in schools
• Possess knowledge of and promote additional mentorship resources available to schools/community partners.
• Assess individual and group needs and adjust program implementation as required.
• Assess local needs and develop/implement/promote specialty programming.

Job Requirements:

• A degree or Diploma in CYC, SSW, Concurrent Education, Recreation and Leisure is considered an asset.
• Up-to-date Police Check with Vulnerable Sector Check (within 6 months)
• Up-to-date record of immunizations (including Tdap & MMR)
• High Five- Principles of Healthy Childhood Development (PHCD) Training is an asset
• Valid Province of Ontario Class G driver's license and access to a personal vehicle an assets.

Application Process:

Submit resume and cover letter indicating the position applied for to the attention of:

Recruitment

Please note that BGC South East will accommodate candidates as required under applicable human rights legislation. If you require a disability-related accommodation during this process, please inform us of your requirements, and we will do our best to accommodate.

We thank all those who apply; however, only successful candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program

Work Location: In person