Job Order Detail

Description

When applying, please include competition number 2026-30-TFR-02 in the email subject line.

Duties and responsibilities:
Summer Fun is a recreation and leisure program for children and youth experiencing physical disabilities ages 6 to 22 years. The Summer Fun Coordinators are responsible for coordinating the program from June to August.  

Duties include:
-    Coordinating/conducting community-based recreational activities (afternoons)
-    Providing an engaging, interactive, safe, and fun atmosphere for participants
-    Conducting participant selection (including home visits with participants/support team members)      
-    Recruiting, training & coordinating volunteers for outings
-    Preparing & distributing activity schedules
-    Implementing and coordinating new events
-    Promoting Summer Fun to local businesses to secure donations
-    Assisting with the coordination of participant transportation/providing occasional transportation using personal vehicle
-    Administrative duties (e.g., submitting receipts, tracking attendance & completing evaluations, etc.).
-    Assisting with Front Reception Coverage

Qualifications:
Education:
-    Student or recent graduate who is involved in post-secondary education in the human services field (i.e., Social Work, Education, Kinesiology, Recreational Therapy, or related disciplines)
Experience:
-    Experience working with children and youth experiencing a disability considered an asset
Skills:
-    Excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills                              
-    Computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Suite
-    Innovative and creative thinking skills
-    Valid drivers license and access to a personal vehicle
-    Valid First Aid & CPR certificates considered an asset

Final Candidates are required to provide satisfactory criminal record checks including a vulnerable sector search.