Program Coordinator - Recreation

Windsor Essex Community Housing Corporation•Windsor, ON

7d•Onsite

About The Position

We are currently seeking to employ Program Coordinators- Recreation to assist with the delivery of our Summer Recreation Program. The Program Coordinator will be responsible for organizing program promotion, field trips, and special activities a few weeks prior to the camp starting. In addition, the program coordinator will facilitate daily programming, including psychoeducational activities, games, songs, crafts, swimming, and field trips. The Program Coordinator will be responsible for mentoring and coaching 4-5 site staff designated to their site. The program coordinator will delegate tasks and work with their team onsite at their designated camp location. The incumbent will actively participate in all activities and demonstrate positive role modelling for all youth involved. The program coordinator will be required to remain onsite at their designated camp location. Camp prep will take place on Fridays.

Requirements

Enrolled in school
Max. Age is 29 years old (due to grant funding)
Prior work or volunteer experience in programs for children
Possession of a valid Class G Driver's License and access to a vehicle for work related purposes is required.
If 18 years of age or older, a Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check must be completed prior to the first day of employment.
The successful candidate will be required to supply a current satisfactory criminal reference check, including a vulnerable sector check, before work can commence, if applicable.

Nice To Haves

First Aid/CPR are considered an asset
English – additional languages are considered an asset

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and mentor a team of staff to ensure high quality Summer Recreation Program
Plan and supervise field trips.
Maintain an orderly program and follow proper discipline and behaviour modification techniques as needed and as directed
Assist the community development coordinator with purchasing, ordering throughout the summer, maintain petty cash system, including log completion and submission.
Plan, organize, and implement positive, age appropriate, social, recreational, and educational daily activities
Delegate tasks to staff
Ensure all paperwork is completed in a detailed and timely manner, including incident report forms
Maintain a clean and safe work environment at all times, inclusive of completing daily inspections for hazards
Ensure all staff are performing daily cleaning duties at assigned site according to the Daily Site Checklist
Actively participate in all activities
Assist with special projects in the community
Consistently maintain a positive work environment for self, staff, volunteers, participants, and community members
Assist the Community Development Coordinator with developing and implementing orientation and training schedule.
Assist the Community Development Coordinator in completing final report; including budget completion and statistical information.
Maintain and develop new positive community partnerships that align with CHC mission and vision.
Monitor attendance of staff, campers and volunteers
Conduct employee evaluation and submit to Community Development Coordinator
Actively participate in weekly staff meetings
Problem solve and make quick, precise decisions.
Employ standard health practices, provide first aid as needed
Other duties as assigned.