Summer Student - Youth Leader

Town of Tillsonburg•Tillsonburg, ON

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Town of Tillsonburg is looking for a Youth Leader who would be responsible for the planning and delivery of safe, well balances, stimulating programming for children aged 4-12 years old. This position is responsible for the effective supervision of all participants while enabling them to develop skills, make friends, socialize, build self esteem and have FUN! This is a seasonal student position with an option to enroll in OMERS defined benefit pension plan.

Requirements

High School Student– minimum of 16 years of age
Standard First Aid with CPR Level C or the ability to obtain it
HIGH FIVE training in the Principles of Healthy Child Development; Principles in Action; Healthy Mind, Healthy Child or the ability to obtain it.
Experience working with children.
Skills in facilitating activities including crafts, sports, music and/or games.
Ability to facilitate and adapt program plans and activities on a daily basis.
Excellent customer service and time management skills.
Hard working, motivated and reliable - with the ability to attend work regularly and punctually.
Ability to work in a team environment and accept and follow verbal and written instructions.
Strong interpersonal, communication and problem solving skills.
Ability to deal with the public courteously and effectively.
Ability to attend all orientation and training sessions.
Availability to work after school and on weekends.
Must be returning to school in the fall.
Criminal Record Check required for this position. If over eighteen (18) years of age, a Vulnerable Sector Check will be required.

Responsibilities

Facilitates youth activities and helps ensure programming is inclusive and adapted to every child's needs.
Closely monitors participants' conduct and provides ongoing supervision.
Motivate and encourage each child to participate during all activities.
Keeps attendance records and promptly reports any absences.
Prioritizes and ensures child well-being, safety, and protection. Evaluates situations of potential risk by proactively taking mitigating actions to address such risks.
Organizes and assists with set-up and clean-up of all activities.
Develops and writes lesson plans and adapts plans as required.
Prepare and implement assigned activities with the use of planning sheets.
Attend all schedule staff meetings and training sessions.
Follows all Town policies and procedures.
Performs other related duties as required.