Senior Inclusion Facilitator - Camps & Programs - Fall / Winter / Spring 2025-2026

Town of Newmarket; Newmarket; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

The Town of Newmarket seeks dedicated individuals passionate about serving the community through recreation. This seasonal role involves guiding and adapting activities for participants with disabilities, requiring relevant experience and certifications. Join a dynamic team and help deliver high-quality programs and events to enhance community enjoyment.

Benefits

Opportunity for certifications

Qualifications

• Experience (1-2 years) working with children, youth, and adults in recreational settings.
• Certifications in behaviour management and crisis intervention are beneficial.
• First Aid & CPR-C, and High Five certification required.

Responsibilities

• Guide participants with disabilities through safe activities.
• Adapt activities and manage behavioral challenges.
• Communicate frequently with parents and collaborate with program staff.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Leadership

Organizational

Education

Post-secondary studies in recreation, social work, education, or related field

Job description

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Job Title

Organizational Unit

Community Services ->

Recreation & Culture Services ->

Recreation & Client Services

Requisition #

25-131

Location

Shift Type

Job Type

Seasonal / Sessional

If a contract, Contract Duration

12 months

Date Posted By

6 / 2 / 2025

Date Posting Closes

7 / 14 / 2025

Time Posting Closes : 5 : 00 p.m.

Category

Recreation

Student

Education

Some College Coursework Completed

Salary Payband / Range

18.79 - $19.94 per hour

Job Description

Working with the Town of Newmarket’s Recreation and Culture Team, means the opportunity to make a difference and connect with your community! Working in Recreation means being apart of something special, gaining valuable work experience and learning new skills. We are looking for dedicated individuals who enjoy working with persons with disabilities who have a passion to deliver high quality programs, events and services. One thing is for certain, you will love the experience and our participants will too!

The Successful Candidate will :

Guide participants with disabilities through safe, and well-planned activities in a group setting.

Adapt activities and make modifications to program plans as needed.

Manage behavioural challenges to ensure safety of participants with disabilities, other participants and staff. Occasionally may involve physical contact with participants.

Provide personal care of children / youth / adults with disabilities, as required, including toileting, changing and feeding.

Communicate with parents / guardians on a frequent basis and collaborate with other program staff to resolve issues or concerns.

Collaborate with other program staff and supervisors to discuss program plans, ideas, areas of concern, and participant information (i.e. behaviours, interests, triggers, strategies, etc.).

• For full listing of duties and responsibilities, please see the attached Job Description.

Job Requirements

Post-secondary studies in recreation, social work, education, Personal Support Worker, recreation therapy or demonstrated experience (1 – 2 years) working with children, youth and / or adults in recreational delivery settings including persons with special needs.

Certifications in behaviour management, mental health and addictions an asset.

Ability to participate and assist participants in a variety of recreational activities which may include adapted activities, swimming, skating, and other sports including the ability to assist with lifts & transfers.

Ability to deal courteously and effectively with participants, other staff, parents or guardians, participant support teams as well as the public.

Excellent customer service, communication, leadership, and organizational skills and sensitivity to interact with a diversity of patrons, parents, and staff in a courteous and efficient manner.

Due to the nature of the contacts of this position a Police Vulnerable Sector Check satisfactory to the Town is required.

Current Standard First Aid & CPR-C certification required.

Current High Five (Principles of Healthy Child Development) certification required.

Behaviour Management Systems, Safe Management or Crisis Prevention and Intervention certification required.

Please Note : Certifications are not required at time of application but must be obtained prior to job commencement. The Town of Newmarket may offer opportunities for certification.

The Town of Newmarket is committed to accommodating all applicants in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code for all employment activities including the recruitment process.

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