Drop In Leader (Spring 2024)
Location
Mississauga, ON | Canada
Job description
Req ID: 24828
Vacancy Type: Part-Time
Number of Positions: 5
Closing Date: 03/21/2024
Job Summary
Responsible for the supervision and coordination of a drop in program for youth. Instructor is responsible to meet the needs of the participants and ensure course outline and expectations are followed.
Please note: This posting will be used to fill various vacancies over the coming months and therefore interviews will be offered when required. The recruitment of these positions is dependent on available vacancies and business needs.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Under the direction of the Supervisor, Community Programs, the successful candidate will assist in the operation of drop-in sport programs to meet the needs of all participants and to ensure adequate safety while facilitating leisure activities.
- Supervise participants and planned activities in designated facility areas, manage behaviour and report any relevant participant/ staffing issues to supervisor.
- Assist with program equipment set ups and tear downs. Inspect program equipment and facility to minimize potential risk to participants. Ensure the program location is always left clean, orderly and safe at all times.
- Perform all necessary administration and program functions pertaining to the operation of each drop-in program ensuring that appropriate policies are being adhered to.
- Ensure qualifications are current and renewed prior to expiration.
- To provide quality customer service and act as a knowledgeable resource to participants, volunteers and patrons.
- Attend and participate in staff meetings and trainings as required.
- To ensure supervision of participants at all times and provide a safe and enjoyable experience for all participants by adhering to department safety standards and assisting with emergency procedures as required
- Complete all mandatory online e-learning modules.
- Incorporate and model the HIGH FIVE Principles of Healthy Child Development in program delivery where appropriate.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Skills and Qualifications
- At least 16 years of age by the start date
- Emergency First Aid & CPR B certification (or higher) from a WSIB approved provider.
- HIGH FIVE Principles of Healthy Child Development or HIGH FIVE Sport Certification.
- Experience working with youth and adults.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Organizational skills.
- Recreation/sport skills.
- Employment offer is conditional upon receipt of a Level III - Vulnerable Sector Check from a Police unit that is acceptable to the City of Mississauga.
Hourly Rate/Salary: $16.55 - $17.62 (as of April 1, 2024, rate will range from $17.09 - $18.92)
Hours of Work: up to 24 hours
Work Location: Meadowvale CC
Department/Division/Section: CMS/Community Services Dept , CMS/Recreation & Culture Division , Program Delivery
Non-Union/Union: Non Union
A Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3) will be required of the successful candidate, at their own expense, to verify the absence of a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted.
We thank all who apply, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. You can also check your application status in your candidate profile online.
All personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion The City of Mississauga is committed to creating a respectful and supportive workplace that fosters a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion which broadly reflects the communities and residents we serve. Throughout the employee life cycle, the City is working to include an EDI lens to attract, retain and support the growth of diverse talent.
Learn more about the City’s commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.
Accommodations The City of Mississauga is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to removing barriers in our selection process for people with visible and invisible disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Mississauga will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.
If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.
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$16.55 - $17.62 per hour
