Job Summary
We are seeking enthusiastic and dedicated After School Program Supervisor to join our team in providing enriching recreational experiences for students. The ideal candidates will have a passion for working with children and a commitment to fostering a positive learning environment. This role involves planning and implementing various recreational activities: games, sports, arts, crafts, science and healthy snack.
Duties
- Work collaboratively with the Recreation Programs Coordinator and other Supervisors to develop and facilitate activities that achieve an engaging and meaningful program for all
- Facilitate a variety of physical activities aimed at engaging participants in fun and recreation while achieving life-long learning objectives
- Ensure adequate supervision at all times by maintaining appropriate staff/participant ratios and effective deployment of staff
- Ensure a friendly and supportive atmosphere is maintained by developing appropriate strategies to support participants in managing their behaviour
- Respond to the individual needs of participants and establish stable and consistent relationships with each child and their families/caregivers
- Ensure the safe arrival and departure of each participant
- Liaise sensitively with parents/guardians on matters concerning their child/youth while maintaining confidentiality
- Implement approved Behavioural Management techniques when appropriate with the Inclusion Coordinator.
- Various administrative duties.
Qualifications
- Post-Secondary Graduate of Child/Youth related field such as Early Childhood Educator, Sport and Leisure, Child and Youth, Social Worker, or related field
- Supervisory experience an asset
- Program planning and facilitation experience an asset
- Ability to lead a team of young adults
- Ability to work as a team member in a dynamic, complex environment and organize time and workload effectively
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with all levels of staff, the public and program participants while maintaining objectivity
- Ability to effectively perform job duties with minimum supervision
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with participants, staff, volunteers, community agencies and the public
- Demonstrate problem solving abilities
- Ability to perform the physical requirements of the job including frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching or crawling
- Ability to use various sports equipment used in program
- Current First Aid/CPR certification
- High Five PHCD Certification an asset
- Current Vulnerable Sector Screening
- Experience working with children/youth
- Car and valid G driver’s license
Join us in making a difference in the lives of students by providing them with the support they need to thrive!
Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Pay: $20.50-$23.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20.0 per week
Experience:
- managing staff: 1 year (required)
- Childcare: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
