Senior Inclusion Facilitator (Winter Break Camp 2026)

Town of Newmarket; Newmarket; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Town of Newmarket is hiring for Seasonal/Sessional roles in Recreation & Culture Services. You will work with participants with disabilities, guiding safe, well-planned activities and providing personal care as needed.

The role emphasizes adaptability, communication with families, and collaboration with a supportive team. Applicants should have post-secondary studies in recreation or related fields, plus certifications in health and safety.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary studies in recreation, social work, education, PSW, or demonstrated experience with persons with disabilities.
• Ability to participate in a variety of recreational activities, including adapted activities and lifts/transfers.
• Excellent customer service, communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Police Vulnerable Sector Check satisfactory to the Town is required.
• Standard First Aid & CPR-C certification required.
• High Five certification required; Behaviour Management/Safe Management or Crisis Prevention training required.

Responsibilities

• Guide participants with disabilities through safe, well-planned activities in group settings.
• Adapt activities and modify program plans as needed to suit participants.
• Manage behavioural challenges to ensure safety of all participants and staff.
• Provide personal care as required, incl. toileting, changing, and feeding.
• Communicate with parents/guardians and collaborate with staff to address concerns.
• Collaborate with program staff to discuss plans, concerns, and participant information.

Skills

Disability support experience

Communication

Customer service

Leadership

Organizational skills

Safety & risk awareness

Education

Post-secondary studies in recreation or related field

Some College Coursework Completed

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Job Title

Organizational Unit

Community Services > Recreation & Culture Services > Recreation & Client Services

Requisition #

26-223

Location

Shift Type

Days Only

Job Type

Seasonal/Sessional

If a contract, Contract Duration

Staffing request is required for

New Position

Date Posted By

10/26/2026

Date Posting Closes

11/23/2026

Time Posting Closes: 5:00 p.m.

Category

Recreation

Student

Education

Some College Coursework Completed

Salary Payband/Range

$19.23 - $20.40 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's Winter Break Camps will run on December 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, 30 & 31 (half day), 2026.

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.