Community Centres Day Camp Leader - Kitchener, Canada - House of Friendship

House of Friendship

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Kitchener, Canada

3 days ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

At House of Friendship we believe in what we are doing.

We get out of bed each day to make a difference in our community; to walk with and to serve.

We are not happy with the status quo. We get energy from ongoing learning and growth. We lead with passion and believe without a doubt that everyone deserves to belong and thrive. We live and breathe our values of Compassion, Inclusion, Justice, Dignity and Hope. And we have fun

Sounds pretty great doesn't it? It is

Community programs bring diverse communities together to improve community life and reduce poverty, isolation and food insecurity. The successful applicant will assist in leading summer programs and activities at House of Friendship community centres.

This is a full-time, contract position, from June 24, 2024 to August 19, 2024.

Schedule to have 35 hours per week - Monday to Friday, from 9am to 4:30pm.

Satisfactory Police Records Check for services with the Vulnerable Sector required.
This position is funded by the Canadian Government Canada Summer Jobs program which requires that the following eligibility criteria be met:

Eligibility:

Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment contract;
Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment; and,
Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.
International students are not eligible participants. International students include anyone who is temporarily in Canada for studies and who is not a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person who has been granted refugee status in Canada.

Key Responsibilities:

To assist with planning and leading recreational programs and activities for children and youth at the community centre
To keep accurate program records and help to prepare a final report, as well as any other documentation that may be required
To assist in keeping the community centre well organized and conducive for programs

Job Specific Knowledge/Skills:

Understanding of community development principles
Ability to work with a team to plan, set up and lead outdoor and indoor programs for children and youth
Facilitation and leadership skills

Education/Experience:

Some postsecondary education in social sciences or recreation would be an asset
Previous experience working with children and youth, particularly in a summer playground or camp setting
Experience planning and implementing programs, particularly recreational programs for children
Experience in dealing with challenging behaviours

Critical Skills:

Commitment to understand and uphold the mission and values of House of Friendship is expected
Exemplary emotional intelligence, resilience, communication, conflict management and problem solving skills required
Ability to work professionally as a team member with staff, participants and community members
Experience or strong interest in working with diverse populations including people from various cultural backgrounds, income levels, and sensitivity to their needs
Experience with and commitment to using an antiracism, antioppressive and trauma informed approach to consultation, program design, evaluations of processes and service delivery
Must be dependable, professional, flexible, a team player, and have a positive attitude
Respectful, supportive and engaging approach to persons with physical and/or cognitive disabilities, addictions, mental illness and other life challenges
Excellent project, timeline and deadline management skills including skills in logistics, planning and detailed record keeping

Compensation:

At House of Friendship, we know that our team members are the key to the success of our organization and our ability to provide essential services to the community.

In support of our mission and in alignment with our values, House of Friendship is committed to ensuring fair, market competitive, and rewarding compensation practices for all of our team members.

We aspire to support our team members to create a great work environment where our team is able to thrive, succeed, and have a positive work experience.

House of Friendship compensation practices including our pay grid, have been developed using documented leading pay practices in the not-for-profit sector including Pathways to Decent Work (Ontario Nonprofit Network) and Ontario Living Wage Network.

We value the experience that new team members bring to the organization and have a process in place to review previous related experience for placement on our pay grid.