Summer Program Coordinator - Cambridge, Canada - Preston Heights Community Group

Description

Preston Heights Community Group is seeking a:

Summer Program Coordinator

10 Week Contract Position

June to August 2023

Rate of Pay:
$17.00/hr


Hours Per Week:37.5 total hours


Start Date:
Week of June 5th, 2023


End date :
Week of August 14th, 2023


Duration of Position:10 Weeks

The Preston Heights Community Group has been serving youth in our community for over 30 years.

Our Summer Day Camp Program is a long-standing tradition Come join our team and experience all the fun Summer Camp has to offer.

In this fun and engaging role, the Summer Program Coordinator will lead a team of ten Summer Camp Facilitators in providing a safe and inclusive summer program for children ages 4-12 years old.

In addition this role will provide support and leadership to our team of LIT's (Volunteer Leaders in Training)


Responsibilities

Supervision

• Lead a team of 10 Summer Camp Facilitators (6 Facilitators and 4 Support

Facilitators)

• This role is the key contact for Preston Heights Summer Program and responsible for upholding agency standards
• Lead weekly team meetings and daily staff one to one check in for supervision and support
• Ensure staff are adhering to all health and safety policies of Preston

Heights Community Group

• Facilitate and Participate in the training of Summer Camp Facilitators, and

Leaders in Training (LITs)

• Ensure that program sites including indoor and outdoor spaces are safe, clean and sanitised
• Address any issues in a timely manner and inform supervisor immediately
• Report any concerns immediately to Supervisor or Executive Director
• Coach and mentor Facilitators in team development, communication and conflict resolution
• Ensure all program staff follow through with direction
• Provide excellent customer service to participants, families/caregivers and team members

Program Coordination

• Plan and implement a high quality program of varied ageappropriate activities for 6 themed weeks of camp for children ages 412 years
• Ensure adequate supplies are available at program site for programs, maintaining inventory lists and purchasing supplies as needed
• Interaction daily with children in camp
• Lead camp in the event of a Facilitator absence or as needed requested by direct supervisor or Executive Director
• Perform all administrative duties required for camp; scheduling, requisition of funds for outings, guests etc
• Complete and document daily site checks
• Complete all required end of camp reports and paperwork and submit by final day of employment
• Other duties as assigned

Health and Safety

• Perform daily site safety checks
• Ensure all Facilitators are adhering to Preston Heights Community Group

Health and Safety Policies and Procedures

• Ensure adherence to Preston Heights Community Group Summer Camp

Manual

• Review and confirm all program plans include safe practices
• Ensure the safety of all participants, program staff, and leaders in training
• Other duties as assigned

Other

• Attend all meetings and trainings as required
• Accept and perform all other duties as assigned
• Maintain the confidentiality of all participants, families, staff and Preston

Heights Community Group


Qualifications, Experience and Skills

• Experience working with children and youth
• Completed or enrolled in studies pertaining to; Recreation and Leisure,

Child and Youth Work, Social Services or similar programs considered an asset

• Proven leadership and supervisory skills
• Experience working with diverse communities
• Must meet the requirements of the funding body (Summer Jobs Canada)
• Knowledge of Preston Heights Community Group is considered an asset
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks
• Excellent age appropriate program planning skills with knowledge of songs, games, crafts etc...
• Demonstrated written and oral skills
• Conflict resolution skills
• Standard First Aid and CPR C
• High 5 Principles of Healthy Child Development is an asset
• Completed Police Records Check
• LEAD Certification considered an asset

Ellia Loschnig

Community and Recreation Coordinator

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted, no phone calls please

• The Preston Heights Community Group is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are_

- available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants please advise of any accommodations_
- needed._

• We thank all applicants; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted._

Job Type:
Fixed term contract

Contract length: 3 months


Salary:
$17.00 per hour


Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Cambridge, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Work Location:
One location