Position Title: | Summer Play Coordinator |
Reports To: | Manager of Parks, Recreation & Culture |
Posted Date: | March 31, 2025 |
Salary Band: | Summer Student |
Salary Range: | $18-$20 |
Status: | Casual |
Position Summary |
The primary responsibility is to plan, lead, instruct, and evaluate a variety of diverse and inclusive sports, cultural, and recreational activities for children ages 5 to 10. Additionally, the role involves supervising program activities to ensure the safety and well-being of participants, collaborating with program partners and volunteers, and assisting in the planning and execution of other town programming and events. This position requires strong communication with parents, effective behavior management techniques, and a commitment to supporting community initiatives and ensuring the success of all activities. |
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Supervise Summer Play activities at the White City Community Centre, ensuring the safety, care, and well-being of both employees and participants.
- Plan, lead, instruct, and evaluate a variety of diverse and inclusive sports, cultural, and recreational activities for children, specifically ages 5 to 10.
- Communicate effectively with parents/caregivers as needed regarding participant progress or concerns.
- Maintain an accurate logbook, including incident reports, participant medical information, and any code of conduct warnings.
- Apply appropriate behavior management techniques while supervising participants.
- Collaborate with program partners and volunteers to ensure the smooth delivery of activities.
- Work closely with the White City Library to support the administration of the Summer Reading Program on Fridays.
- Ensure compliance with all Town of White City policies and procedures.
- Cooperate with the other Program Coordinator to plan, lead, instruct, and evaluate the program effectively.
- Prepare and submit program evaluation reports to the Manager of Parks, Recreation, and Culture.
- Assist the Program and Event Coordinator in planning, organizing, and executing other town programming and events, contributing ideas, support, and collaboration to ensure the success of community initiatives and activities.
- Perform additional duties as assigned in particular.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Self-starter and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to plan, organize, schedule, instruct and evaluate program activities.
- A proactive team member that contributes to a positive work environment.
- Exercise initiative and good judgment when completing work assignments. Proven customer service skills.
- Ability to be a positive role model for children & youth.
- Be dependable and reliable.
- Able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills.
- Able to demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Must have the means to travel.
Education and Experience:
- One-year experience in long-term childcare or teaching (daycare, elementary school, summer camp, etc.) along with some supervisory, program planning, and organizational experience preferred.
- HIGH FIVE – Healthy Child Development Certification required before the commencement of the program or post-secondary education in a related field.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Police record check.
- Certification in Standard First Aid / CPR is required before the commencement of the program.
Working Conditions:
- Monday to Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, with a one-hour lunch break.
- Program runs from July 7 to August 22, 2025, and applicants must be available for the full duration.
- Planning hours are required from July 2 to July 4, with a maximum of 12 hours to be scheduled based on availability.
Salary:
- $18-$20/hour based on experience.
- Vacation earned: 3/52 times earning paid on every cheque.
- Payment through electronic deposit every 2 weeks.
- Overtime: 1.5 times wage when worked.