Recreation Program Leader

Town of Whitby

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The successful candidate will have a positive impact on our corporate culture by demonstrating the Town’s CARE core values (Collaborative, Accountable, Respectful, Engaged) through daily interactions with individuals at all levels of the organization, external contacts and elected officials. By effectively building positive rapport and relationships both internally and externally, the successful candidate will help us achieve our mission that together we deliver services that make a difference in our community. Reporting to the Supervisor, Recreation & Community Programs , the Part-Time Recreation Program Leader is responsible for planning, preparing and instructing youth and children programs and special events to ensure participants are provided with enjoyable, safe and quality programs/events, including: instructing and supervising participants at drop-in programs, and recreation programs; developing youth programs by planning seminars, theme nights and special events; promoting child and youth programs and youth memberships; attending staff training sessions; responding to participant interests, goals, needs and questions regarding child and youth issues; and, other duties as may be assigned.

Requirements

• a minimum Grade 12 education (O.S.S.D. completion)
• Recreation programing, Childhood Development and Youth Leadership Training
• a minimum of six (6) months of directly related experience
• current certification in Emergency First Aid and CPR ‘C’ with AED
• strong research skills to be able to develop the programs and keep up with trends in the field
• the ability to coordinate activities and motivate children and youth participants and volunteers
• the physical ability to participate in set up and instruct activities
• effective demonstrated conflict resolution, reasoning and analytical skills
• a demonstrated intermediate level working knowledge of technical equipment and computers, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• a valid police criminal record check to work with the vulnerable sector (Vulnerable Sector Check) is required

Responsibilities

• planning, preparing and instructing youth and children programs and special events
• instructing and supervising participants at drop-in programs, and recreation programs
• developing youth programs by planning seminars, theme nights and special events
• promoting child and youth programs and youth memberships
• attending staff training sessions
• responding to participant interests, goals, needs and questions regarding child and youth issues

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED