Community Youth Supervisor - North District

City of Toronto•Toronto, ON

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Community Recreation Branch is responsible for the delivery of high-quality, community-based recreation programs and services to the diverse neighbourhoods of Toronto. We provide a variety of programs that promote the social and physical development for people of all ages, with an emphasis on children and youth. The Community Recreation Branch strives to ensure Toronto residents have positive recreational experiences that enhance quality of life and contribute to lifelong active living.

Requirements

Must be minimum 16 years of age.
Experience working with youth populations representing the range of diverse communities in the City of Toronto.
Conflict Resolution Training.
Knowledge of and experience working with diverse communities and equity-seeking groups (Women, People with Disabilities, GLBT, Race and Ethnic groups and Aboriginal).
Must produce original current Standard First Aid certification as recognized by the WSIB.
Experience in supervision of staff.
You possess certification in Parks and Recreation Ontario's Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD). This is a mandatory course that will be provided to you at no cost upon obtaining a conditional offer of employment. You will be provided with course dates and details at that time.

Responsibilities

To plan, organize, implement and lead drop in youth recreational programs.
Follows the principles of healthy youth development in the planning and delivery of programs.
Assists in the selection, training, oversight and evaluation of staff.
Directs and oversees programs and staff at one site.
Ensures that all equipment and supplies are available and meet safety standards.
Assists with the set up and tear down of the program area.
Maintains attendance records.
Assists in the evaluation and promotion of the program.
Plans and implements special events.
Attends and participates in meetings and training sessions.
Interacts with participants, parents, staff and the public to provide program information.
Adheres to all policy and safety guidelines as outlined in Policy and Procedure manuals.
Performs administrative tasks to support the program.
Takes action to deal with incidents, problems and emergencies as outlined in Divisional Policies and Procedures.