Camp Leader/Children’s Program Leader (Temporary Part Time for approximately 9 months)

Camp Leader / Children’s Program Leader

Temporary Part Time for approximately 9 months)

Competition Number : 2024-316

Job Code : 9274

Posting Date : August 1, 2024

Closing Date : August 19, 2024 (at 6 : 00pm)

Job Status : Temporary Part-Time

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Position Overview :

Be part of the Kitchener children’s program team where fun and friends meet! The City of Kitchener is looking for creative, energetic leaders interested in helping us offer after-school programs for children ages 4 13.

Supported by the children services coordinator, you will help lead and participate in program activities that provide children with the opportunity to learn, grow and play through arts and crafts, sports, skateboarding, dance, or drop-in programs.

We are looking for leaders who :

• Have experience working or volunteering with school-aged children in a group setting (e.g. camp, guides / scouts, school daycare, Sunday school, coaching) OR have demonstrated leadership skills at school or work leading a team, group, or project.
• Are ready for a leadership role in delivering quality programs for children.
• Are enthusiastic about providing a fun experience to children.
• Are energetic, engaging and not afraid to have fun and be silly.
• Are responsible, punctual and have a strong work ethic.
• Have good relationship-building, communication and problem-solving skills and understand what it means to be part of a team and to follow through on commitments.
• Are patient and calm under pressure when working with children.

Children’s Program Leader positions are available at community centres across the city of Kitchener.

You will gain :

• Real experience leading activities and overseeing children in programs.
• Leadership and support skills.
• Program planning skills.
• Great competitive wage.

Anticipated Employment Dates :

• Training : Wednesday September 11 @ 6 : 00PM 8 : 00PM or Saturday September 14 @ 1 : 00PM 3 : 00PM. Please Note : In-person and online training is required and mandatory to complete prior to start of programs.
• Programs start the week of September 23.

Hours per week :

Part-time : 0 24 hours

Hours of work :

Weekdays after 3 : 00PM / weekends anywhere from 8 : 45AM 5 : 30PM depending on the shift and location.

Additional Information :

Work will include working in a variety of outdoor conditions and active play.

Responsibilities :

• Actively participates in creating a high-energy team ensuring to collaborate and communicate effectively with all team members.
• Delivers energy and enthusiasm daily to deliver fun and creative programs.
• Proudly represents the City of Kitchener by providing quality programming and customer service.
• Role models positive behavior for participants (teamwork, responsibility, initiative, and sportsmanship).
• Follows program plans, making minor program modifications to accommodate abilities / needs of participants.
• Supervises program participants at all times and ensures their inclusion and safety.
• Ensures safety and cleanliness of program area and program equipment.
• Supports program participants in their efforts to participate in new activities and develop new skills.
• Uses good judgement and responds professionally to resolve problems and conflicts.
• Interacts with peers, supervisors, administration, program participants and parents using positive, clear communication.
• Assists with any emergency procedures, providing first aid as required.
• Assists Inclusion Support Workers and personal support workers to accommodate children with special needs.
• Supports senior staff to complete records and reports including attendance, accident / incident reports, safety checklist etc.
• Assists in providing direction to and monitoring activities of Building Youth Leadership Development (BYLD) volunteers.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements :

• Minimum level of education partial completion of secondary school education (or the equivalent).
• Prior experience working or volunteering with school-aged children in a group setting (minimum of 1 month).
• Minimum age requirement must be at least 15 years of age or older by the first day of employment.
• Valid CPR Level "C" and Standard First Aid Certificate.
• Ability to provide a satisfactory Police Reference Check (Vulnerable Sector) issued after August 1, 2024 upon conditional offer.
• Reliable transportation to work location.
• Depending on the location and focus of the program, some applicants must have knowledge of or interest in arts, sport, environmental, cultural or STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) education.
• Knowledge of or interest in program implementation appropriate for children ages 4 13.
• Reliable with a good attitude and employment record.

The City of Kitchener is committed to an equity-driven, inclusive, accessible, and barrier-free recruitment and selection process, and to ensuring our workforce reflects the full diversity of the community we serve.

We welcome applications from Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ persons, as well as other equity deserving groups.

We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

Please contact Human Resources at [email protected] , or 519-741-2200 ext. 7261 to make your needs known, so that we can support your full and equal participation throughout the hiring process.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants. Only candidates whose skills, experience and qualifications meet the requirements of the position will be contacted.

Please note that as per Human Resources Policy HUM-HIR-110, "Employment of Relatives of Staff Members and Elected Officials" :

The immediate relatives of staff of the Human Resources Division, all Directors, General Managers, or the Chief Administrative Officer and Elected Officials shall not be employed by the City in any capacity.

The immediate relatives of all other Management personnel shall not be employed where such employment would be :

• within the same Department in the case of permanent full-time, temporary full-time and part-time classifications.
• within the same Division in the case of students."

Department : Community Services

Community Services

Division :

Neighbourhood Programs and Services

Union Affiliation :

Non-Union / Management

Number of Positions :

Hours of Work :

Up to 24 hours per week

Location :

Initial Location : City Hall, Kitchener

Compensation :

Salary Range : $20.33 $21.04 per hour

Grade / Band : 2

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