Youth & Leadership Job Profiles

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Seasons

All

Job Summary

 To coordinate the planning, direction and operation of Youth programs.

Machines and Equipment Used

First aid kit, recreation and various office equipment.

Districts

All

Responsibilities

  • Coordinates the planning, direction and operation of Youth programs.
  • Coordinates the selection, training, and direction of staff.
  • Ensures that all equipment and supplies are available and meet safety standards.
  • Performs set up and tear down of program area.
  • Performs administrative tasks to support the program.
  • Oversees multiple sites at once.
  • Assists in the promotion and evaluation of the program.
  • Interacts with participants, parents, staff and public to provide program information.
  • Takes action to deal with incidents, problems and emergencies and complies with Divisional/City Policies and Procedures.
  • Attends and participates in meetings and training sessions.

Qualifications

  • Must be minimum 16 years of age.
  • Post-Secondary education in recreation or related field or an approved combination of education and experience.
  • Experience working with youth populations representing the range of diverse communities in the City of Toronto.
  • Conflict Resolution Training.
  • An asset Valid Class G Driver’s license and use of a car.
  • 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 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 ensure the planning, organizing, implementation and delivery of the Youth Leadership Program.

Machines and Equipment Used

First aid kit, recreation and various office equipment.

Districts

All

Responsibilities

  • Plans, organizes and implements the theoretical component of the Youth Leadership program curriculum.
  • Coordinates the placement of Youth Leadership Program participants in recreation programs and monitors and evaluates all activities and assignments.
  • Assists with the recruitment and evaluation of program participants.
  • Provides on-going support and feedback to participants and program staff.
  • Performs administrative tasks to support the program.
  • Interacts with caregivers, participants, program staff and the public to provide program information.
  • Assists in promoting, advertising and outreaching for the Youth Cooperative Leadership program.
  • Liaises with the Advisory Councils, Youth Outreach Workers, Community Agencies, Organizations, Sponsors, Neighbourhood Action Teams, Community Centre staff.
  • Assists the Community Recreation Programmer with the purchase of program supplies.
  • Takes action to deal with incidents, problems and emergencies and complies with Divisional/City Policies and Procedures.
  • Attends and participates in meetings and training sessions.

Qualifications

  • Must be minimum 16 years of age.
  • Post-Secondary education in recreation or related field or an approved combination of education and experience.
  • 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).
  • Considerable experience working with diverse Youth.
  • Considerable experience working in Priority Neighbourhoods.
  • Previous Leadership programming experience will be an asset.
  • Degree or Diploma in recreation or related field is desirable.
  • 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 provide planning, coordination and instructional delivery of the Leader in Training Program.

Machines and Equipment Used

First aid kit, recreation and various office equipment.

Districts

North York

Responsibilities

  • Plans, organizes and conducts theoretical and practical components of the Leader In Training Program.
  • Carries out an active program which encourages youth development and lifestyle and leadership skills.
  • Ensures equipment and supplies are available and meet safety standards.
  • Supervises and evaluates participants in program.
  • Maintains attendance records.
  • Interacts with participants, parents, staff and public to provide program information.
  • Performs administrative tasks to support the program.
  • Takes action to deal with incidents, problems and emergencies and complies with Divisional/City Policies and Procedures.
  • Attends and participates in meetings and training sessions.

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.
  • Must produce original current Standard 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, administer and lead drop in youth recreational programs.

Machines and Equipment Used

First aid kit, recreation and various office equipment.

Districts

All

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.

Job Summary

To plan, organize, and lead youth recreational programs.

Machines and Equipment Used

First aid kit, recreation and various office equipment.

Districts

All

Responsibilities

  • Plans, organizes and leads youth recreational programs suitable for youth registered in subscriber programs.
  • Follows the principles of healthy youth development in the planning and delivery of programs.
  • Provides instruction that will guide the youth’s development in the specified recreational activity.
  • Ensures the necessary equipment and supplies are available and operational prior to the start of the program and that equipment is returned to proper storage area at the end of the program.
  • Maintains attendance records.
  • Supervises participants in the program and provides feedback.
  • Assists in the evaluation and promotion of the program.
  • Interacts with participants, parents, staff and the public to provide program information.
  • Performs administrative tasks to support the program.
  • Takes action to deal with incidents, problems and emergencies and comply with Divisional Policies and Procedures.
  • Attends and participates in all meetings and training sessions.
  • Reports for duty wearing the proper uniform and is ready to work when the shift starts.

Qualifications

  • Must be minimum 16 years of age.
  • Experience working with youth populations representing the range of diverse communities in the City of Toronto.
  • Knowledge of and experience working with diverse communities and equity-seeking groups (ie Women, People with Disabilities, GLBT, Race and Ethnic groups and Aboriginal).
  • 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.