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Under the supervision of the Recreation Director, coordinates, administers and supervises the White City Play Program.
1. Supervise the activities at the White City Play Program to ensure the care, safety and security of employees and participants.
2. Supervise, coach and assist in the evaluation of Play Program Staff.
3. Plan, develop and implement program activities and special events.
4. Communicate with parents / caregivers of participant as needed.
5. Maintain an accurate log book including all incident reports, participant medical information and participant code of conduct warnings.
6. Use appropriate behavior modification techniques when supervising participants.
7. Work cooperatively with other program partners and volunteers.
8. Ensure all Town of White City policies and practices are adhered to.
9. Attend any and all regular staff meetings as required.
10. Work cooperatively with the Librarian to plan and administer the Summer Reading Program.
11. Provide program evaluation reports to the Recreation Director.
12. Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- One year experience in long term childcare (babysitting, summer camp etc.) along with some supervisory, program planning and organizational experience preferred.
- Able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills.
- Able to demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills.
- HIGH FIVE Healthy Child Development Certification required prior to the commencement of the program.
- Valid drivers license.
- Police record check.
- Certification in Standard First Aid / CPR required prior to the commencement of the program.
The Summer Play Program runs July 3-27, 2017. In addition, the Summer Play Coordinator will run the Library Reading Program on Friday mornings during July. Planning prior to July 3rd will be required. MUST be available during this period. The programs end July 28, 2017 and the Coordinator may not be employed past this date.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Job task planning and organizing
Transportation/Travel Information
- Valid driver's licence
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- First Aid Certificate
Ability to Supervise
- 16-20 people
Clientele
- Children
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)
Area of Instructing or Leadership Experience
- Organized games
- Fitness
- Arts and crafts