Job Order Detail

Description

The City of Weyburn is a multifaceted organization employing much of the local public in a variety of meaningful careers. The City strives to be an engaged and diverse employer with approximately 105 employees, increasing to over 130 during summer months.

The City of Weyburn is offering an opportunity to work at Weyburn Leisure Centre as a Fun in the Sun Inclusive Day Camp Program Leader. As we continue to grow and prosper as a community, we seek a motivated and innovative employee to join our team!

Responsibilities:
- Will provide one-on-one supervision, support and care for children with intellectual disabilities;
- Will work in conjunction with other Program Leaders to plan, co-ordinate and facilitate quality of sport, culture and recreation activities for the Fun in the Sun Inclusive Day Camp;
- Ensures that all activities are designed and facilitated to meet the needs and abilities of the participants;
- Adhere to and interpret staff policies, practices and procedures of the Fun in the Sun Inclusive Day Camp;
- Ensure safety and confidentiality of participants;
- Maintain required documentation, records and reports as required;
- Provide weekly reports, attend meetings and scheduled planned events within the workday;
- Primary role is to help all children ages 6-12 years develop intellectually, socially, physically and emotionally by creating opportunities for planned and spontaneous play; and
- Act as a positive role model at all times.

Minimum Qualifications:
- Students hired must be at least 15 years of age or older, enrolled as a student at a secondary or post-secondary school or institution;
- Experience with people who have intellectual disabilities preferred;
- Standard First Aid/CPR-C/AED;
- Recreational background;
- Belief in Inclusion and respect for children with challenges.