Camps Program Coordinators - Jobs in Oakville, ON

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Job Details:Part-Time (Non-Union T)Posting Status:Open to all current Town of Oakville employees and external applicants.This is a summer student position. All applicants must provide confirmation of full time student status in current academic year and/or acceptance into full time studies the following September.Basic Function:Reporting to the Recreation/Culture Supervisor or Coordinator, Program Coordinators will assist in the operation, delivery and evaluation of the Town of Oakville Summer Camp Programs and provide supervision and leadership to the Senior Leaders and Program Play Leaders.Responsibilities

• Majority of responsibility is administrative work including but not limited to program supervision, staff and volunteer supervision
• Train, supervise, guide and evaluate the Senior Leader and Program Play Leaders in their program planning capacity and its implementation for program participants
• Support the objectives and philosophies of the Summer Program as established by the Recreation and Culture department
• Adhere to department prescribed policies and procedures
• Support and promote the HIGH FIVE "Principles of Healthy Child Development" (PHCD)
• Follow and implement all Health and Safety regulations, COVID-19 Protocols and Public Health Guidelines

Specific Duties:

• Attend all mandatory staff functions from June- September 2022: Including but not limited to; play leader/ inclusion camp interviews, camp training, scheduled shifts, staff meetings, site clean ups and all allocated program times.
• Assist with delivery of all staff training
• Arrive at the program site in time to properly prepare for the days program, meet with staff and start programs according to schedule
• Meet with the Recreation/Culture Coordinator at regularly scheduled times
• Meet with the Senior Leader, on-site, at a regularly scheduled times and assist them, when necessary with program quality assurance issues
• Ensure the continuing safety of all participants and staff while at the program and document all accidents/incidents immediately. All accident/incident reports and Worker Compensation forms must be received by the department within 24 hours
• Prepare and conduct appropriate leadership training for leadership staff prior to the commencement of programs and throughout the summer
• Maintain accurate records and reports pertaining to all administrative matters associated with the leadership staff
• Supervise with regularity, the leadership staff and evaluate the program design and delivery to ensure they are upholding department programs policies, procedures, standards and safety and the HIGH FIVE principles of healthy child development
• Initiate and monitor progressive discipline of staff and participants as required
• Resolve major emergencies, incidents, behavior and conduct issues, beyond the scope of the Senior Leader’s function, of staff and participants, in accordance to acceptable procedures
• Coordinate the distribution of all necessary program materials and supplies and pertinent information to leadership staff and act as a knowledgeable resource for them
• Work effectively with the coworkers, leadership staff, participants and the public at large
• Ensure that all persons attending are properly registered and recorded on class lists and necessary medical information and emergency contact names are correct and available.
• Attend all mandatory staff functions: training, staff meetings and site clean-ups and all allocated program times
• Conduct a weekly area meeting with the support of the Recreation/Culture Supervisor or Coordinator
• Immediately notify the Recreation/Culture Supervisor or Coordinator of any problem(s) and/or recommendations regarding staff, participants, parents, facilities or contract services which may affect the program
• In collaboration with the on-site Senior Leader, prepare and present staff performance appraisals
• Ensure all paper work including vehicle circle checks and a formal year-end report are completed in a timely and professional manner and submitted to the Recreation/Culture Supervisor or Coordinator
• Any other duties that may be assigned by the Recreation/Culture Supervisor or Coordinator

Potential Positions Available and Specific Qualifications:Hub Coordinators

• Volunteer/Leader in Training Coordinator

Culture Camp Coordinator

• Enrollment in a college or university studio art/visual art program or other recognized qualifications specializing in visual arts, craft and design.
• Highly organized, able to multitask with a high attention to detail, and able to prioritize tasks.
• Familiar with how an art studio functions and have an understanding of fine art materials and their application.
• Able to problem solve effectively in a timely manner and provide alternatives for program materials.
• Have a thorough knowledge of all program plans, and their daily implementation to coordinate supplies and studio requirements.

Inclusion Coordinators

• Demonstrated child management ability and experience working with persons with disabilities
• Enrollment in a college/university related program
• Crisis Prevention intervention (CPI) or Behaviour Management Systems Training (BMST) an asset
• Knowledge of program adaptations and behavior modification techniques
• Strong problem solving and effective program planning skills

Qualifications for all positions:

• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory ability
• Strong problem solving and effective program planning skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Previous work experience with children with disabilities, experience with one on one support (feeding, changing, toileting, etc.) and behavior management is an asset
• Must hold a current First Aid Certificate at the emergency level
• HIGH FIVE Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD) Certification and QUEST 2 certifications are a requirement
• Produce a satisfactory Criminal Reference Check (CRC) including a vulnerable sector screening, dated within 30 days of hire
• Must provide confirmation of post-secondary full time student status in current academic year and/or acceptance into full time studies the following September
• Must hold and provide a copy of a valid and unrestricted Ontario Driver’s License Class G2 minimum with a driving record that demonstrates responsible and safe driving behavior. Note: Applicants with 6 or more points are ineligible for consideration. Successful applicants will be required to provide the Corporation with a current drivers abstract (no older than 30 days) and all new hires will be required to pass a Town administered road test as a condition of employment

HIGH FIVE Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD Certification) Information:All successful candidates will be required to obtain HIGH FIVE Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD) Certification prior to commencement of duties. To find out more information on how to sign up for a training session, please visit http://www.highfive.org/training-calendar/upcomingThe successful candidate will be required to submit proof of full vaccination in accordance with the town’s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy and Procedure. Accommodation requests for new hires that are unable to get vaccinated against COVID-19 for reasons protected under the Ontario Human Rights Code must be made in writing to the Human Resources department.Applications for this position must be received at oakville.ca in the employment section by no later than midnight on January 21, 2022.DATED: January 17, 2021This job profile reflects the general details considered necessary to perform the principal functions and shall not be construed as an interpretation of all work requirements inherent in the job. Applicants are required to demonstrate in their applications and in the interview process that their qualifications for the positions match those specified.We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.Quick Apply

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