Mobile Youth Centre Lead

Job Description

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Mobile Youth Centre Details

The Mobile Youth Centre (MYC) goal is to increase physical activity within youth in a non-traditional sporting capacity, as well as to provide recreational activities for youth and children that do not have access to traditional facilities or activities. The MYC will also focus on enhancing youth & children’s participation in activities within our community, by being inclusive to all.

Position Details

Working as part of the Sports & Recreation Team and reporting to the Recreation Coordinator. Working in a collaborative and cross-functional environment, you will exemplify excellence in customer services as a Mobile Youth Centre Ambassador and will be responsible for the safety, security, and well-being of children and youth participants at the MYC.

Mobile Youth Centre Ambassadors will be required to setup / takedown the MYC as required (i.e. skate park equipment, games / activities). Ambassadors will ensure that an inclusive, fair play and safe environment is present at all times at the MYC. Ambassadors will also be taking a lead role at the MYC and will be encouraged to develop / implement / interact in games and activities for MYC participants to partake in. .

In addition, MYC Ambassadors will assist with the Summer Day Camp as required.

As a MYC Lead you will :

• Assist the Summer Coordinator in developing and planning day-to-day MYC activities and schedules
• Developing and coordinating weekly MYC special events
• Assisting the Summer Coordinator in developing and facilitating the MYC training program
• Completing administrative duties as required (i.e. participant sign-in / out, equipment inventory and inspections)
• Maintaining positive communication between staff, participants and parents / guardians
• Providing exemplary leadership to staff
• Daily site planning and overseeing the MYC location to ensure overall safety and successful operation at each location
• Providing input on weekly staff evaluations
• Meeting weekly with the Camp Coordinator to discuss MYC objectives and enhancements
• Support and address conflicts with staff and or participants
• Using Microsoft Office products including Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint

Job Requirements

Qualifications and Requirements :

Why work with us?

The Town of Innisfil provides Summer Camps students with valuable training opportunities including First Aid & CPR Training, HIGH FIVE - Principles of Health Childhood Development Training, and Behaviour Management Training!