Recreation & Sport - Day Camp/playground Coordinator - London, Canada - City of London

City of London

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London, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

File Number: 668- Service Area: Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services- Division: Recreation and Sport- Position Type: Casual- Employee Group: Casual- Job Close Date: 20 FEB 2024
Summary:Summer programs provide children ages 4-12 the opportunity to improve self-esteem, motor skills, creativity, and social skills through a variety of crafts, arts, and physical activities as well as excursions to local places of interest.

Role:

Reporting to a Recreation Supervisor, the Day Camp/Playground Coordinator is responsible for the coordination, administration and supervision of Day Camp or Playground programs at a specific program site throughout the City of London.

This casual position works as part of a team in a public facing fast paced environment ensuring programs are run efficiently to meet the needs of the participants aged 4-12 while providing excellent customer service to City of London patrons and volunteers.

Responsibilities:

Oversee the activities at program locations to ensure the care, safety and security of camp staff and participants.
Assist in the supervising, coaching, scheduling and evaluation of Day Camp or Playground staff.
Plan, develop, and implement program activities and special events for children ages 4 12 in accordance with Child and Youth Agenda priority areas.
Ensure suitable facility accommodations as per activity and safety needs.
Communicate with parents/caregivers of participants daily.
Assist in the development and delivery of frontline training programs.
Assist in the interviewing and hiring of frontline staff.
Maintain supplies as required for the program.
Create and distribute program promotional materials.
Collect and maintain accurate records for registration, attendance, safety checks, accident reports, operational and program evaluations, program expenses, and trips.
Prepare and submit weekly budget reports.

Use appropriate behaviour modification techniques when supervising participants.
Work well independently, and with a team, with both internal and external partners.
Facilitate and attend regular staff meetings as required.
Ensure all City of London policies, practices, and protocols are adhered to.
Comply with the City of London School Age Recreation Program Guidelines.
Support the Camps on TRACKS peermediated social skills program.
Offer critical and timely feedback to ensure optimal camper safety and experience.
Ensure high program standards and best practice for healthy development and play.
Demonstrate excellent customer service skills and a positive and professional attitude when communicating with participants, parents, the public, and coworkers.
Demonstrate commitment to antiracism, antioppression, and human rights through practices and interactions with community partners, employees and individuals and support programs and initiatives that reflect this commitment.
Demonstrate commitment and adherence to Health and Safety legislation and programs; actively promote a culture of safety.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum three years experience in a children's summer camp or playground program environment with some supervisory, program planning and organizational experience preferred.
Experience with children with special needs and/or behavioural challenges is an asset.

HIGH FIVE

Healthy Child Development Certification and QUEST Certification (prior to the start of the program)
Standard First Aid Certificate (prior to the start of the program)
Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) (prior to the start of the program)
Valid drivers' license and access to a vehicle is required.

Skills and Abilities:

Ability to demonstrate interpersonal and customer service skills.
Knowledge of and ability to demonstrate behaviour modification techniques.
Second language is an asset (please indicate on resume)
Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
Ability to be flexible and travel throughout the City as required by Supervisor.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office software including publisher, excel and word and Xplor. Recreation registration software (preferred).
Ability to demonstrate good communication, high energy, enthusiasm and continued positive attitude.
Strong behaviour management is necessary.
Experience working with campers to build their independence and social skills.
Strong coaching and mentoring skills.

Other Information:

Wage:
$ $20.75 per hour (wage under review)

Start Date for NEW Coordinators is ; for RETURNING Coordinators,

End Date is to

As an inclusive employer, we are committed to providing a fully accessible recruitment process.

Please contact us at any time during the recruitment process and let us know what accessible supports you may need.