Playground Program Coordinator

Position Overview:

The City of Saint John is currently accepting resumes for the position of Playground (Sunshine) Program Coordinator. The Playground (Sunshine) Program Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating, planning and implementing events for the summer Playground (Sunshine) Program. Under the supervision of a Community Development Coordinator and Recreation Programmer, the Playground (Sunshine) Program Coordinator will be responsible for the supervision of Playground (Sunshine) Program Youth Supervisors placed at various program sites throughout the City.

Essential Qualifications:

This position is ideal for a college or university student studying Business, Recreation, or Office Management. The individual should be outgoing, personable, organized, and community minded. The candidate selected must be able to work independently and as part of a team. A Class 5 Driver’s License is required. First Aid and CPR certificates are considered an asset. The incumbents will be required to obtain a vulnerable sector check.

The successful candidate will perform duties that include two weeks of preparation leading up to the summer Playground (Sunshine) Program, actively participating in a one-week staff training session, supervision of eight weeks of summer programming and approximately a week of wrap up (approximately 13 weeks in total).

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live and which we serve. We encourage and support applications from Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minority groups. Candidates who belong to such groups, who are qualified, will be given preference at the time of selection.

Applications will be accepted through our online system only. Qualified applicants should submit their cover letters and resumes to:

City of Saint John
Attn: Hiring Committee
(careers)

Only those applicants being considered further will be contacted.