Community Youth Supervisor TR0131

Job Summary: To plan, organize, administer and lead drop in youth recreational programs.
Machines and Equipment Used: First aid kit, recreation and various office equipment.
Season(s): Seasonal
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Responsibilities:

• To plan, organize, implement and lead drop in youth recreational programs.
• Follows the principles of healthy youth development in the planning and delivery of programs.
• Assists in the selection, training, oversight and evaluation of staff.
• Directs and oversees programs and staff at one site.
• Ensures that all equipment and supplies are available and meet safety standards.
• Assists with the set up and tear down of the program area.
• Maintains attendance records.
• Assists in the evaluation and promotion of the program.
• Plans and implements special events.
• Attends and participates in meetings and training sessions.
• Interacts with participants, parents, staff and the public to provide program information.
• Adheres to all policy and safety guidelines as outlined in Policy and Procedure manuals.
• Performs administrative tasks to support the program.
• Takes action to deal with incidents, problems and emergencies as outlined in Divisional Policies and Procedures.

Qualifications:

• Must be minimum 16 years of age.
• Experience working with youth populations representing the range of diverse communities in the City of Toronto.
• Conflict Resolution Training.
• Knowledge of and experience working with diverse communities and equity-seeking groups (Women, People with Disabilities, GLBT, Race and Ethnic groups and Aboriginal).
• Must produce original current Standard First Aid certification as recognized by the WSIB.
• Experience in supervision of staff.
• You possess certification in Parks and Recreation Ontario's Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD). This is a mandatory course that will be provided to you at no cost upon obtaining a conditional offer of employment. You will be provided with course dates and details at that time.