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Description

When applying please include competition number 2025-52-TFR-01 in the subject line of email.

Summer Fun is a recreation and leisure program for children and youth experiencing disabilities ages six to 18 years.
The Summer Fun Facilitator is responsible for coordinating the program for the months of June, July, and August.

Duties and responsibilities:
-    Coordinating and conducting community-based recreational activities for children and youth experiencing disability.
-    Conducting participant selection that may include in-home visits with participants and their support team.
-    Recruiting and training volunteers as well as coordinating volunteers for activities.
-    Preparing and distributing activity schedules.
-    Speaking to local businesses about the needs of the program to secure donations.
-    Coordinating participant transportation and acting as the liaison between families and transit services.
-    Providing an engaging, interactive, safe and fun atmosphere for participants.
-    Maintaining relevant statistical records, activity evaluations and other administrative duties.

Qualifications:
Education:
-    Student or recent graduate of post-secondary education in Kinesiology, Education, Social Work, Recreational Therapy, or related disciplines
Experience:
-    Experience working with children and youth experiencing disability
Skills:
-    Excellent communication skills, time management and organizational skills
-    Computer skills  Microsoft Office
-    Innovative and creative thinking skills
-    Valid drivers license and access to a personal vehicle
-    Valid first Aid & CPR and lifeguard certification considered an asset

The final candidates are required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector Search.