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Job Summary

To support the overall planning, coordination, implementation and administration of multiple sports programs and or at a variety of locations.

Machines and Equipment Used

First aid kit, computer, recreation and various office equipment.

Responsibilities

  • Supports the overall planning, coordination, implementation and administration of multiple sports programs and or at a variety of locations.
  • Ensures the delivery of sports programs.
  • Assist in the selecting, training, directing and evaluating of part-time staff.
  • Conducts program and site visits.
  • Ensures that all program/facility staff levels are secured.
  • Ensures that the program locations, equipment and supplies meet health and safety standards.
  • Interacts with staff, participants, spectators and other community members to provide program information.
  • Assists and promotes sports programs.
  • Performs administrative tasks to support the program.
  • Prepares and submits final report which includes evaluation, statistics and recommendations.
  • Takes action to deal with incidents, problems and emergencies and comply with Divisional/City policies and procedures.
  • Attends and participates in meetings and training sessions.
  • Ensures staff follow the principles of Healthy Child Development (HIGH FIVE®) in the planning and delivery of programs.

Qualifications

  • Must be minimum 16 years of age.
  • Formal training and skills related to specific area of sport instruction (i.e. NCCP) would be an asset.
  • Previous experience directing staff working in a sports program.
  • Proficiency in use of current office technology and other computer applications relevant to the position. (i.e. CLASS Program Registration)
  • Must produce original current Standard First Aid and Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation certifications as recognized by the WSIB.
  • 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.

Job Summary

To organize and lead structured recreational or drop-in sports programs.

Machines and Equipment Used

First aid kit, recreation and various office equipment.

Responsibilities

  • Organizes and lead structured recreational or drop-in sports programs.
  • Monitors participants and ensures safe and cooperative play throughout program.
  • Officiates sports programs.
  • Ensures set-up and take-down of all equipment for the program.
  • Schedules mini-tournaments.
  • Ensures equipment and supplies meet health and safety standards.
  • Performs administrative tasks to support the program.
  • Takes action to deal with incidents, problems and emergencies and comply with Divisional/City policies and procedures.
  • Attends and participates in meetings and training sessions.
  • Follows the principles of Healthy Child Development (HIGH FIVE®) in the planning and delivery of programs.

Qualifications

  • Must be minimum 16 years of age.
  • Experience in planning, organizing and leading structured recreational sports programs.
  • Technical knowledge and experience of the rules, regulations and plays of individual recreational sports.
  • Technical experience in the designated sport.
  • Officiating certification would be an asset.
  • Must produce original current Emergency First Aid certification as recognized by the WSIB.
  • 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.

Job Summary

To monitor recreational or drop-in sports programs.

Machines and Equipment Used

First aid kit, recreation and various office equipment

Responsibilities

  • Monitors recreational or drop-in sports programs.
  • Monitors participants and ensures safe and cooperative play throughout program.
  • Assists in tournaments and special events.
  • Ensures set-up and take-down of all equipment required for the program.
  • Ensures that the program locations, equipment and supplies meet health and safety standards.
  • Performs administrative tasks necessary to support the program.
  • Takes action to deal with incidents, problems and emergencies and comply with Divisional/City policies and procedures.
  • Attends and participates in meetings and training sessions.
  • Follows the principles of Healthy Child Development (HIGH FIVE®) in the planning and delivery of programs.

Qualifications

  • Must be minimum 16 years of age.
  • Conflict resolution skills or training.
  • Must produce original current Emergency First Aid certification as recognized by the WSIB.
  • 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.

Job Summary

To plan, organize and lead instructional sports programs. Specialty Area: Basketball, Ball Hockey, Volleyball, Badminton, Soccer, Table Tennis, In-line Skating, Skateboarding, etc. Note: You must indicate your area of expertise to be considered for this position.

Machines and Equipment Used

First aid kit, recreation and various office equipment

Responsibilities

  • Plans, organizes and leads instructional sports programs.
  • Evaluates participants and completes progress reports.
  • Stores equipment in a safe and secure location.
  • Performs administrative tasks to support the program.
  • Interact with staff, parents and participants to provide program information.
  • Develops and prepares an individual or team for competition.
  • Ensures staff follow the principles of Healthy Child Development (HIGH FIVE®) in the planning and delivery of programs.
  • Ensures that program facilities, equipment and supplies meet Health and Safety standards.
  • Takes action to deal with incidents, problems and emergencies and comply with Divisional/City Policies and Procedures.
  • Attends and participates in meetings and training sessions.

Qualifications

  • Must be minimum 16 years of age.
  • Significant experience working with the appropriate age group.
  • Experience and expertise as a participant and/or assistant instructor in the sport.
  • Must have Multisport A, Level 1 technical, community coach technical or instructional technical certification or other equivalent provincially or nationally recognized sport-specific accreditation.
  • Must produce original current Emergency First Aid certification as recognized by the WSIB.
  • 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.

Job Summary

To plan, organize and lead specialized instructional sports programs in specialty areas such as tennis, golf, gymnastics, martial arts, etc.

Note: You must indicate your area of expertise to be considered for positions in specialty areas.

Machines and Equipment Used

First aid kit, recreation and various office equipment

Responsibilities

  • Plans, organizes and leads specialized instructional sports programs.
  • Evaluates participants and completes progress reports.
  • Stores equipment in a safe and secure location.
  • Performs administrative tasks to support the program.
  • Interacts with staff, parents and participants to provide program information.
  • Develops and prepares an individual or team for competition.
  • Follows the principles of Healthy Child Development (HIGH FIVE®) in the planning and delivery of programs.
  • Ensures that program facilities, equipment and supplies meet Health and Safety standards.
  • Takes action to deal with incidents, problems and emergencies and comply with Divisional/City policies and procedures.
  • Attends and participates in meetings and training sessions.

Qualifications

  • Must be minimum 16 years of age.
  • Significant experience instructing in the designated sport.
  • Significant experience working with the appropriate age group.
  • Must have fully certified NCCP Level 1 or other equivalent provincially or nationally recognized sport-specific accreditation.
  • Must produce original current Emergency First Aid certification as recognized by the WSIB.
  • 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.

Job Summary

To score, compile and maintain records of the scores and statistics during sports games.

Machines and Equipment Used

 First aid kit, score-keeping, recreation and various office equipment.

Responsibilities

  • Scores, compiles and maintains records of the scores and statistics during sports games.
  • Reports scores.
  • Performs administrative tasks to support the program.
  • Takes action to deal with incidents, problems and emergencies and comply with Divisional/City policies and procedures.
  • Attends and participates in meetings and training sessions.

Qualifications

  • Must be minimum 16 years of age.
  • Must produce original current Emergency First Aid certification as recognized by the WSIB.
  • 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.

Job Summary

To coordinate and oversee an instructional sport program or activity.

Machines and Equipment Used

First aid kit, recreation and various office equipment

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and oversee an instructional sport program or activity.
  • Ensures the delivery of the sport programs.
  • Assists in the selecting, training, directing and evaluating of part time staff and volunteers.
  • Prepares and submits final report which includes evaluation, statistics and recommendations.
  • Interacts with staff, parents and participants to provide program information.
  • Ensures staff follow the principles of Healthy Child Development (HIGH FIVE®) in the planning and delivery of programs.
  • Provides on-site coordination and guidance to staff.
  • Ensures that program facilities, equipment and supplies meet Health and Safety standards.
  • Performs administrative tasks to support the program.
  • Takes action to deal with incidents, problems and emergencies and comply with Divisional/City policies and procedures.
  • Attends and participates in meetings and training sessions.

Qualifications

  • Must be minimum 16 years of age.
  • Knowledge of sports & sports specific injury management/prevention.
  • Must have Multisport A, Level 1 technical, community coach technical or instructional technical certification or other equivalent provincially or nationally recognized sport-specific accreditation.
  • Must produce original current Standard First Aid and Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation certifications as recognized by the WSIB.
  • 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.

Job Summary

To coordinate the convening of a City-wide sports league/tournament.

Machines and Equipment Used

First aid kit, recreation and various office equipment.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinates the convening of a City-wide sports league/tournament.
  • Performs administrative tasks to support the program, including league statistics, league rules, and promotion of league scheduling.
  • Orders, distributes and controls inventory of program equipment and supplies.
  • Assigns schedules and monitors Referees and Scorekeepers.
  • Coordinates league meetings and information sessions.
  • Reviews and updates sport governing rules.
  • Prepares and submits final report which includes evaluation, statistics and recommendations.
  • Maintains records of team rosters including eligibility, and coach / trainer certifications.
  • Assists in the selecting, training, directing and evaluating of part time staff.
  • Takes action to deal with incidents, problems and emergencies and comply with Divisional/City policies and procedures.
  • Attends and participates in meetings and training sessions.
  • Ensures staff follow the principles of Healthy Child Development (HIGH FIVE®) in the planning and delivery of programs.

Qualifications

  • Must be minimum 16 years of age.
  • Previous experience organizing multi-team sports events or programs including tournaments and leagues.
  • Proficiency in use of current office technology and other computer applications relevant to the position. (i.e. CLASS Program Registration & Point of Sale)
  • Must produce original current Standard First Aid and Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation certifications as recognized by the WSIB.
  • 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.

Job Summary

To assist, plan, organize and lead instructional sports programs.

Machines and Equipment Used

First aid kit, recreation and various office equipment.

Responsibilities

  • Assists in the planning, organizing and leading of instructional sports programs.
  • Assists instructor in ensuring the facility, equipment and supplies are in safe and working condition.
  • Stores equipment in a safe and secure location.
  • Performs administrative tasks to support the program.
  • Takes action to deal with incidents, problems and emergencies and comply with Divisional/City policies and procedures.
  • Attends and participates in meetings and training sessions.
  • Follows the principles of Healthy Child Development (HIGH FIVE®) in the planning and delivery of programs.

Qualifications

  • Must be minimum 14 years of age.
  • Experience working with appropriate age group.
  • Technical knowledge in the designated sport.
  • Must produce original current Emergency First Aid certification as recognized by the WSIB.
  • 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.