Recreation Coordinator - Full Time

Jarlette Health Services; Penetanguishene; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Penetanguishene is seeking a Recreation Coordinator to create and manage activities that enhance the well-being of residents. Responsibilities include planning a comprehensive recreation program tailored to meet various needs of seniors. Ideal candidates will possess strong customer service and communication skills and have formal education in recreation. This full-time position offers health benefits, a pension program, and opportunities for skill development and internal career advancement.

Benefits

Health, Welfare and Dental Benefits

Pension program

Referral bonus

Assistance with tuition

Skill development and internal advancement

Awards and recognition programs

Exclusive discounts on products, services and travel

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a certificate, diploma, or degree in recreation or related field.
• Must demonstrate an active interest in ongoing education and participate in mandatory in‑services.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License and is required to obtain a classification 'F' license where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive recreation program for the benefit of each resident.
• Plan, direct and coordinate necessary activities for the recreation program.
• Meet resident’s psychological, physical, social, spiritual and emotional needs.

Skills

Excellent customer service skills

Communication skills

Ability to supervise and work cooperatively

Organizational skills

Computer literacy

Interest in ongoing education

Education

Certificate, diploma, or degree in recreation or related field

Job description

Recreation Coordinator – Full Time

Bayfield House Retirement Lodge
5 Beck Boulevard, Penetanguishene, Ontario.

Are you passionate about working with seniors? Do you have excellent customer service and communication skills? Are you interested in receiving on-the-job training for required skills and educational reimbursement opportunities? Then look no further!

Job Overview

The Recreation Coordinator shall provide a comprehensive recreation program for the benefit of each resident on a continuing basis. The Recreation Coordinator is required to plan, direct and coordinate the necessary activities for the recreation program within the lodge to meet resident’s psychological, physical, social, spiritual and emotional needs.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a certificate, diploma, or degree in recreation or related field is preferred
• Ability to understand, accept and relate to people regardless of the physical, psychological or emotional state
• Ability to supervise and work cooperatively with others
• Ability to organize and lead large and small groups
• Ability to learn, demonstrate and utilize a variety of resources
• Must be computer literate
• Current CPR and First Aid
• Must demonstrate an active interest in ongoing education and participate in mandatory in‑services
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License and is required to obtain a classification "F" license where applicable

Benefits

• Health, Welfare and Dental Benefits
• Pension program where we match contributions and invest in your future
• Referral bonus
• Assistance with tuition
• Skill development and internal advancement = growth in your career
• Awards and recognition programs and team appreciation events
• Exclusive discounts on products, services and travel

Please note, all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Employment with Jarlette Health Services will be contingent on proof of two vaccinations against COVID-19, a screening for tuberculosis, receipt of a current criminal reference check, including vulnerable sector screening and two (2) supervisory references.

Jarlette Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and will accommodate individuals with disabilities through each stage of the recruitment process. Should you require an accommodation, please let us know.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.