Community Services Coordinator Job class 4 - #23/25

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Kawartha Lakes; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in Kawartha Lakes seeks a Program Manager to oversee the development and administration of programs for school-age children and families. The role involves planning after-school, specialty, and camp programs, ensuring compliance with safety certifications, and fostering community engagement. Ideal candidates will possess relevant diplomas, experience with youth programs, and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Experience developing programs for children and youth.
• Police/Vulnerable Sector Check Clearance required.
• Current certification in Standard First Aid – Level 'C' and Crisis Intervention certification.

Responsibilities

• Planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating programs for school-age children and families.
• Oversight of after-school, specialty, and camp programs.
• Managing community development and facility rentals.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Strategic thinking

Hard work

Dedication

Education

Recreational and Leadership and/or Business Administration Diploma

ECE (Early Childhood Education) Certificate

Job description

This position is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, controlling, and evaluating the development and administration of programs designed for school-age children and families for the City of Kawartha Lakes, the City of Peterborough, and Peterborough County. These include:

• After-school programs
• Specialty programs
• Camp programs (Summer Camp, March Break, Christmas Break, and PA Days)
• Oversight of Community Development (Facility rentals, school electives, PEAK indoor/outdoor activities)

Qualifications

• Recreational and Leadership and/or Business Administration Diploma required
• Experience developing programs for children and youth
• Fundraising and Grant Proposal experience is an asset
• Police/Vulnerable Sector Check Clearance
• Current certification in Standard First Aid – Level 'C', Crisis Intervention certification, and HIGH FIVE Principles of Healthy Child Development or willingness to attain
• ECE (Early Childhood Education) Certificate required or willingness to obtain
• Effective communication skills, confidence, strategic thinking, hard work, and dedication
• A value-driven individual who aligns with the Club's core values, mission, and vision, and demonstrates a strong commitment to confidentiality and privacy
• Obtain an 'F' class license to support transportation of participants when required
• Challenges Unlimited Inc - Level 2 training or willingness to acquire