Part Time Program Supervisor – River Rocks Leadership Program

Town of Ajax; Ajax; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work program

Employee & Family Service

Health & Wellness program

OMERS pension

Fitness centre membership

Job summary

Town of Ajax is seeking a Part Time Program Supervisor for the River Rocks Leadership Program. You will plan and execute specialized programming, mentor staff, and support youth engagement in a dynamic municipal recreation setting.

Responsibilities include coordinating activities, ensuring safety, and maintaining program resources while working up to 10 hours weekly in a hybrid model. Requires 1–2 years in recreation and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent.
• 1–2 years in recreation with children/youth.
• Experience delivering recreational programs and youth services.
• First Aid with CPR C required or obtainable by Sep 21, 2026.
• HIGH FIVE certification or willingness to obtain.
• Willingness to obtain Behaviour Management Systems certification.
• Strong public relations and interpersonal skills.
• Leadership and programming knowledge.
• Excellent organization and planning abilities.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Criminal Reference check (within last 6 months) upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Initiates and maintains relationships with participants.
• Oversees River Rocks activities and off-site trips.
• Supports staff in daily programming and events.
• Assesses participant interests and programming needs.
• Monitors space, safety, and equipment use.
• Builds engagement and pride in the River Rocks program.
• Enforces behaviour criteria among participants.
• Maintains space tidiness and inventory control.
• Handles incidents and emergencies per policies.
• Performs administrative tasks for the coordinator.

Skills

Public relations

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Organization

Time management

Communication

Self-motivation

Teamwork

Adaptability

Problem solving

Education

Grade 12 Diploma or equivalent

Standard First Aid with CPR C

HIGH FIVE-Healthy Child Development

Behaviour Management Systems (willingness)

Food Handlers (asset)

Tools

None

Job description

Experience it – Ajax!

The Town of Ajax, situated on the northern shore of Lake Ontario, is an innovative municipal sector leader that provides a variety of services to one of the fastest growing communities in Ontario.With over 130,000 residents, Ajax's rich heritage and culturally diverse community make it a great place to work and live.

Part Time Program Supervisor – River Rocks Leadership Program

Reporting to the Community Recreation Coordinator, the Program Supervisor – River Rocks - Leadership Program is responsible for planning and executing specialized programming, incorporating Participant Partnerships, Lifeskills, and Youth Advocacy. Supervisor is also accountable for providing on-site staff mentorship and training to the program leaders.

Job Duties Include

• Initiates, develops and maintains relationships with registered participants.


• Assists with oversight, planning, organization and leadership of all River Rocks activities, including off-site trips.


• Supportsstaff team members in the facilitation of general daily programming and/or events.


• Employsvaried methods of consultation to determine areas of participant interest and programming needs.


• Monitors space, provide direction, and addresses any issues surrounding: team members’ performance, volunteer engagement, participant interactions and safety, programming, and equipment use.


• Worksto build a culture of engagement and respect, creating a sense of pride and connection within the River Rocks Program.


• Enforcesbehaviour criteria amongst participants.


• Maintainsthe tidiness of the programming space, and managescare of equipment, maintaining accurate inventory.


• Takes appropriate action to deal with incidents, problems, emergencies as outlined in the Departmental Policies and Procedures.


• Responsible for administrative tasks necessary to support the Community Recreation Coordinator, including but not limited to: Distributing staff shift placements, incident reports, summary reports, damage reports, worker injury report, and communication logs.

Qualifications/Skills

• Completion of Grade 12 High School Diploma or equivalent.


• Minimum 1-2 years’ experience in the recreation field working Recreation programs Children and/or Youth.


• Knowledge and experience related to the delivery of recreational programs and youth services.


• Current Standard First Aid with CPR C certification (If hired, must be obtained by September 21, 2026).


• HIGH FIVE - Principles of Healthy Child Development certification (If hired, must be obtained by September 21, 2026).


• Willingness to obtain Behaviour Management Systems certification.


• Public relations skills and interpersonal skills.


• Leadership resource knowledge and programming skills.


• Excellent organization, time management and planning skills.


• Self-motivated, positive, confident and approachable.


• Ability to work with minimal supervision.


• Strong oral and written communication skills.


• Ableto provide a clear Criminal Reference/Vulnerable Sector check that is current (completed in the last 6 months), upon being hired.

Nice to Have

• HIGH FIVE – Quest 2 certification is preferred.


• Food Handlers certification is an asset.

What is Offered to Staff

• Rate of Pay: $21.12 - $22.96 per hour.


• Hours of Work: This is a non-union position that works up to 10 hours per week, which includes 5 hours of program time per week, and 2.5 hours on Mondays (MCC) and Wednesdays (ARC) for program implementation. The hours of the program are Monday and Wednesday from 3:45 p.m. to 6:15 p.m., and various daytime office hours.


• Town Perks:The Town offers part-time staff access to an Employee & Family Service Program, Health & Wellness Program, Town of Ajax Fitness Centre Combo Membership and a defined pension plan(OMERS pension - https://www.omers.com/).


• Hybrid Work Program: The Town offers a Hybrid Work Program. A flexible work arrangement, including the option to work from home some or a majority of the time, is currently a possibility with this position, and can be discussed during the interview process.

Vacancy Statement

All job postings issued by the Town of Ajax are intended to fill existing vacant positions unless otherwise stated.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Town of Ajax is committed to employment equity and building a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected and supported.We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, especially those who have been historically excluded, including Black and Indigenous people, racialized communities, disabled persons, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, and others facing systemic inequities. If selected for an interview, you will be provided with an opportunity to indicate your access needs. We are committed to ensuring an accessible and respectful hiring process.

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