Recreation and Sport - London, Canada - City of London

City of London

Verified Company

London, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Summary of Duties

Reporting to an onsite Coordinator or Supervisor, the Child/Youth/Family Program Instructor is responsible for leading high-quality programs at specific site locations throughout the City of London.

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

Work Performed

Lead high quality recreation activities that ensure participants are fully engaged and having fun in a safe environment (Programs include, but are not limited to, arts & crafts, cooking and baking, variety of sports, dance, science, drawing and sketching, etc.).
Create and implement program plans with the support of resources provided by Supervisors.
Maintain daily records of attendance, accident reports, injuries, and safety checks.
Demonstrate excellent customer service skills and a positive and professional attitude when communicating with participants, parents, the general public, school personnel and coworkers.
Communicate program supply needs to Program Coordinator/Supervisor as required.
Ensure that equipment and facilities are in safe working condition and report any concerns to the Program Coordinator/Supervisor.
Assist with the distribution of program literature as required.
Demonstrate commitment to antiracism, antioppression, and human rights through practices and interactions with stakeholders, 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 by Supervisor.

Qualifications/Experience

Experience working with children in a recreation environment, with a minimum of one year experience an asset.
Standard First Aid
Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) (Prior to the start of the program)
Minimum age 16 by start of programs.
Ability to demonstrate good communication, high energy, enthusiasm and continued positive attitude.
Demonstrated interpersonal and customer service skills.
Knowledge of behaviour modification techniques.
Experience working with children or youth with special needs an asset.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
Second language is an asset (please indicate on resume).

Compensation and Other Information

Compensation:
$15.50 per hour

Employment Period**:
Duration of employment will depend on class and participant registration. Summer, Fall, Winter and Spring sessions run for a minimum of 8 weeks each.

Job Reference:
CSL00142