 | Children’s Program Coordinator Contract: November 27, 2023 (flexible start) – June 27, 2024 West Village Community Co-operative |
West Village Mission:
Our mandate is to work together to build a stronger sense of community by developing community-based programs, activities and events, which meet the needs of the members of the West Village community.
Our mandate is to work together to build a stronger sense of community by developing community-based programs, activities and events, which meet the needs of the members of the West Village community.
Objecive:
The Program Coordinator contributes to the development, implementation, and evaluation of safe, developmentally appropriate, fun, and engaging programs for children 4-12 years of age.
The Program Coordinator contributes to the development, implementation, and evaluation of safe, developmentally appropriate, fun, and engaging programs for children 4-12 years of age.
PRIMARY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- To be actively involved in all aspects of program planning, implementation, delivery and evaluation
- To ensure programs are developmentally appropriate for the participants involved and to ensure the program is sensitive to the diverse aspects of the neighbourhood
- To participate with the Manager in evaluation of programs involving participants and parents/guardians
- To maintain open communication with parents, volunteers, and other program staff
- To implement a smooth running program while balancing all administrative duties
- To prepare a menu for snacks and list of supplies for the programs to be purchased
- To complete and maintain attendance records
- To work co-operatively with the Manager, paid staff, volunteers, parents, and participants in developing an effective team
- To actively participate in personal goal setting and self-evaluation to enhance personal leadership skills
- To act as a mentor and supervisor to staff and volunteers assisting them to meet their own learning goals
- To take appropriate precautions to ensure the safety and well-being of all children on and off site by properly following all health and safety procedures and completing all appropriate reports
- To be knowledgeable about the site and their policies and procedures
- To help maintain the cleanliness and control of the site, safe food handling, program equipment, and supplies
- To complete all necessary tasks that relate to the operation of the ONE Club after school program, PA Day Camps and other programming
QUALIFICATIONS:
Preferred:
Preferred:
- Experience in or knowledge of the West Village Neighbourhood
- Demonstrated ability to:
- Understand the important role the Neighbourhood Group and its programs play in the life of the community
- Work well independently and in a community setting
- Relate well to children, youth and their parents/caregivers
- Create and implement developmentally appropriate activities and structures for children and youth
- Work effectively and proactively with children between the ages of 4-12 years both individually and in teams
- Work in partnership while maintaining strong communication with Manager, staff, volunteers, and parents
- Be patient, caring, confident, and creative
- Understand the important role the Neighbourhood Group and its programs play in the life of the community
- Studies and/or certification in- community development, volunteer sector, social services
- Recreational and Leisure, social programs, and community development background
- CPR Certification/ First Aid Certification
- Food Handlers Certification
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- Demonstrated experience working with children and youth
- Experience developing and implementing programs
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to prioritize and multi-task
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Hours of Work:
Guaranteed 15 hours per week [Fixed Hours: Monday & Tuesday 2:30pm - 5:30pm, Recreation After School program; Wednesday - Friday 3:00-6:00pm, ONE Club after school program]. There are full days of work on PA Days [8:00am – 4:00 pm] November 24, 2023, January 26, 2024, April 19, 2024, June 7, 2024. There may be opportunities for additional hours of work in the 7:45am – 9:00am Good Morning Club [shared with other staff], and evening family and youth recreation programs. Hours of work will be discussed with applicants and a mutually agreed schedule will be developed.
The employment contract is for the Fall period and renewable.
Guaranteed 15 hours per week [Fixed Hours: Monday & Tuesday 2:30pm - 5:30pm, Recreation After School program; Wednesday - Friday 3:00-6:00pm, ONE Club after school program]. There are full days of work on PA Days [8:00am – 4:00 pm] November 24, 2023, January 26, 2024, April 19, 2024, June 7, 2024. There may be opportunities for additional hours of work in the 7:45am – 9:00am Good Morning Club [shared with other staff], and evening family and youth recreation programs. Hours of work will be discussed with applicants and a mutually agreed schedule will be developed.
The employment contract is for the Fall period and renewable.
Hourly Rate of Pay: $20/hour
Accountability: The Program Coordinator is responsible to the Manager and responsive to the participant children and their parents/guardians. The day to day work and tasks of Program Coordinator is advised by the Manager.
Contract Requirement: Employment is conditional upon the receipt of a Police Vulnerable Sector Reference Check, current First Aid Certification and appropriate professional references
