Under the direction of the Resource Opportunities Centre, the Summer Program Coordinator will:
- Provide leadership in program development and staff training
- Responsible for curriculum design, co-ordination and delivery of programs
- Responsible for scheduling of children’s programs and activities
- Responsible for daily duties such as greeting participants/parents, organizing equipment and supplies, preparing for activities and outings, distribution and collection of permission slips
- Aid in the supervision & management of day camp staff
- Lead recreation programs for a variety of age groups
- Liaise with Community Centre staff regarding programs/events
- Produce print material as required
- Promote and create awareness of the ROC & prospectcommunities.com
- Promote ROC services, projects and programs
- Participate in training and planning sessions as required
- Work with centre staff and support community initiatives as required
- Submit regular reports
Requirements for Hire:
- First Aid, CPR, High Five and WHIMS or willingness to obtain
- At least one season/summer of experience leading children/youth in a recreation setting, designing program curriculum and supervising staff & volunteers.
- Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment.
- Be a Canadiancitizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment.
- Be legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial legislation and regulations. *International students are not eligible. Recent immigrants are eligible if they are Canadian Citizens or permanent residents.
- Note: proof of all of the above will be required.
- Successful screening through Child Abuse Registry.
Skills:
- Experience supervising staff & volunteers
- Experience in coordination and delivery of programs
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Highly motivated, personable & well organized
- Experience working with the public (all ages) especially children and youth
- Demonstrated experience with computer technology and applications
- Demonstrated experience with Internet applications
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team member
- Experience assisting to facilitate staff training.
- Drivers license, access to a vehicle or reliable transportation as the PRCC is not located on a public transit route.
Salary & Hours: Starting wage for this position is $14.00/hr. This is a 35 hour/week position for 11 weeks, daytime, Monday to Friday. Contract Duration: June 20, 2022 to September 2, 2022.
Application Instructions:
Send resumes and cover letters by fax or e-mail (no phone calls).
Fax cover letters and resumes to (Fax) 902-852-2867
Email cover letters and resumes to jobs@prospectcommunities.com
Drop off to 2141 Prospect Road, Hatchet Lake, Nova Scotia, B3T-1S1
Application Deadline: Sunday, June 5, 2022 – Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted; interviews will be on-going as applications are received.
Work Location: Prospect Road Community Centre, Hatchet Lake.