Part-Time Recreation Programs Lead and Events Coordinator

City-of-Markha; Markham; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Markham is seeking a part-time Recreation Program Assistant at the Aaniin Community Centre to support coordination of recreation programs and events. You will provide customer service, assist staff and volunteers, and help ensure safe, efficient program delivery.

The role requires experience with children and youth, strong organizational and communication skills, and current First Aid/CPR with AED certifications.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Recreation or related field is an asset.
• Minimum age of 16 years at the start of employment.
• Experience working with children and youth.
• Experience assisting with overseeing and facilitating programs.
• Some previous administrative experience performing routine transactions and administrative tasks where attention to detail is required.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Superior customer service and communication skills and sensitivity to interact with a diversity of patrons and staff in a courteous and efficient manner.
• High Five certification.
• Current certifications in Standard First Aid OR Intermediate First Aid with CPR ‘C’ and AED.
• High Five Quest 2 is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership, direction, and customer service to program instructors, assistants and volunteers.
• Facilitates and oversees current programs, leagues and special events.
• Liaise with community partners, facility staff, instructors, conveners and Information Service Representatives.
• Ensures supplies and equipment are ready for all programs.
• Visits and provides support for pre-school, children, teen and adult programs.
• Assists with the preparation of each new programming season.
• Assists with leading P.L.A.Y. training for various elementary schools in the community.
• Visits and assists in afterschool Programs in various elementary schools.
• Participates in the recruitment of volunteers including orientation, interviews and qualifications screening.
• Updates bulletin boards and other community advertisements.
• Organizes participant program evaluation packages and distribute them to participants.
• Completes assessments using the High Five Quest 2 Tool

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Organizational skills

High Five certification

First Aid CPR AED

High Five Quest 2 asset

Education

Post-secondary education in Recreation or related field

Job description

The City of Markham is seeking a part-time Recreation Program Assistant at the Aaniin Community Centre to support coordination of recreation programs and events. You will provide customer service, assist staff and volunteers, and help ensure safe, efficient program delivery.

The role requires experience with children and youth, strong organizational and communication skills, and current First Aid/CPR with AED certifications.