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SUMMER PROGRAM COORDINATOR / OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: This individual will assist in the planning and implementation of summer programs, including working with children and youth, facilitating, providing transportation, and fundraising as designated.
QUALIFICATIONS: This individual shall be 21 years of age or older and currently a full time student, additionally the successful applicant will need to be attending secondary or post-secondary education in the fall of 2017 preferably in the field of the human sciences, education, social work, marketing or in a health and fitness field.
KNOWLEDGE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:
interact in a positive, supportive manner with children and youth
possess excellent organizational and time management skills
good oral and written communication skills
be available to work some weekends and flexible hours
strong computer skills
be able to follow direction
have the ability to work in an unsupervised setting
highly motivated and energetic
valid drivers license and good driving abstract
Willing to travel to other offices located in Weyburn and Moose Jaw and must have own transportation
1st Aid and CPR training an asset
Must be able to provide a Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check
Must be a Canadian resident
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Planning: Develop, implement, coordinate and evaluate programming and activities that meet the needs and interests of a diverse group of students, potential and current volunteers.
Assist in the planning and organizing of summer programming
Program Delivery: Conduct and supervise the program in a manner conductive to the involvement/interaction, enjoyment and safety of all participants. Assist with planning and implementation of fundraising initiatives as required for program delivery.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
- Own vehicle
- Willing to travel
- Valid driver's licence
- Travel expenses paid by employer
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- First Aid Certificate
Additional Skills
- Administrative and office activities
Ability to Supervise
- 5-10 people
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)
- Child abuse registry check
- Driving record check (abstract)
Target Groups or Clients
- Adolescents
- Families
- Children
- Culturally diverse groups