Recreation Program Assistant – Aaniin Community Centre

The Corporation of the City of Markham•Markham, ON

3d•CA$0 - CA$21•Onsite

About The Position

The Recreation Program Assistant assists in the coordination and facilitation of recreation programs and community events, provides exceptional customer service, supports staff and volunteers, and helps ensure programs are delivered safely and efficiently.

Requirements

Minimum age of 16 years of age at the start of employment
Experience working with children and youth
Experience assisting with overseeing and facilitating programs
Some previous administrative experience performing routine transactions and administrative tasks where attention to detail is required
Demonstrated leadership skills and interpersonal skills
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Superior customer service and communication skills and sensitivity to interact with a diversity of patrons, and staff in a courteous and efficient manner
High Five certification
Current certifications in Standard First Aid OR Intermediate First Aid with CPR ‘C’ and AED

Nice To Haves

Post-secondary education in Recreation or related field is an asset
High Five Quest 2 is an asset

Responsibilities

Provides leadership, direction, and customer service to program instructors, assistants and volunteers
Facilitates and oversees current programs, leagues and special events
Liaise with community partners, facility staff, instructors, conveners and Information Service Representatives
Ensures supplies and equipment are ready for all programs
Visits and provides support for pre-school, children, teen and adult programs
Assists with the preparation of each new programming season
Assists with leading P.L.A.Y. training for various elementary schools in the community
Visits and assists in afterschool Programs in various elementary schools
Participates in the recruitment of volunteers including orientation, interviews and qualifications screening
Updates bulletin boards and other community advertisements
Organizes participant program evaluation packages and distribute them to participants
Completes assessments using the High Five Quest 2 Tool