Senior Program Leader - Gyms & Seniors (West Region)

Toronto Community Housing; Toronto; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Toronto Community Housing seeks a Senior Program Leader to help run gym and seniors' programs across West Toronto locations. The role involves coordinating cultural, educational, recreational and social activities while ensuring safety, inclusivity and adherence to schedules.

The position is non-hybrid, requires up to 25 hours per week with some weekend/evening work, and runs until December 31, 2026 with possible extension. Training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge, experience and/or academic background in working in a community based setting.
• Experience with program planning, implementation, and evaluation of community based programs.
• Demonstrated experience in community outreach.
• Proven administrative skills.
• Proven organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in organizing, promoting and/or facilitation of special events.
• First Aid qualifications (minimum of Emergency First Aid) is an asset, or must be willing to obtain certificate prior to commencement of work assignment.

Responsibilities

• Identify residents’ needs for cultural, educational, recreational and social activities with the Program Coordinator.
• Support development and implementation of social and recreational activities meeting community needs.
• Promote all TCHC lead programs and activities on an ongoing basis.
• Evaluate programs in conjunction with on-site staff.
• Manage community space during program hours and report deficiencies to manager.

Skills

Community setting experience

Program planning

Event facilitation

First Aid (asset)

Job description

• Vacancy Type: Temporary/Seasonal
• Salary/Hourly Range: $20.04
• Work Details (Days/Hours): Monday – Friday up to 25 hours per week (Some weekends and evenings required)
• Hybrid Eligible: No
• Affiliation: CUPE Local 79
• Contract Length: Until December 31, 2026 (Possible extension)
• Division and Department: Operations
• Location: 495 Wilson Av. (Program will be delivered through select Toronto Community Housing locations within the West region).
• Number of Vacancies: 1
• Existing/New Job: Existing
• Grade: Senior Program Leader
• Vacancy Status: Existing Vacancy
• Candidate List or Eligibility List: Candidate List

Make a difference

We are currently searching for dedicated and passionate individuals to join our family at Toronto Community Housing! As a Senior Program Leader, you’ll utilize your expertise and knowledge to contribute to the ongoing efforts of Toronto Community Housing to improve the neighborhoods and lives of residents of Toronto.

Staff at TCHC gym and seniors’ program will participate in dynamic training, receive on-the-ground coaching and are celebrated for their hard work and meaningful impact on the lives of residents living in Toronto Community Housing. We are hiring Senior Program Leaders to support the following programs:

Gym Programs

The gym program will include a variety of sport and recreation-based activities. The number one goal for the Senior Program Leader working in this programs is to ensure that their site runs a reliable, safe, fun and inclusive program. They do this by ensuring that program activities are conducted according to the weekly or monthly schedule, facilitating and leading a wide range of program activities for residents, and professionally managing any and all challenges that arise.

Seniors Programs

The number one goal for the Senior Program Leader working in theseprograms is to ensure that their site runs a reliable, safe, fun and inclusive program. The program will include a variety of activities that will promote healthy attitudes towards aging, educational enrichment, opportunities for leadership skill development, strengthened sense of community and social responsibility. They do this by ensuring that program activities are conducted according to the weekly or monthly schedule, mobilizing and utilizing the strengths and talents of all ages to meet the needs and interests of communities across Toronto, using recreation-based activities, and professionally managing any and all challenges that arise.

The successful candidate will be required to attend paid training.

Employment Timelines

The contract terms for this position will be until December 31, 2026, working up to 25 hours per week. During this time there would be some weekend and evening work that you may be required to assist with. Prior notice will be given if/when such work is being required from staff.

What you’ll do

• In conjunction with the Program Coordinator, you will identify residents’ needs for cultural, educational, recreational and social activities.
• Support the development and implementation of a variety of social and recreational activities meeting the needs of the community.
• Promote all TCHC lead programs and activities on an ongoing basis.
• Evaluate programs on an ongoing basis in conjunction with on-site staff.
• Responsible for community space during program hours, inclusive of reporting deficiencies to manager and securing space once program is complete.
• Ensure the recreation program operates safely.
• Liaise (if applicable) with front-line staff assigned to the portfolio to ensure cooperative programming.
• Supervise and provide ongoing support and direction to all on-site program staff
• Conduct ongoing inventory and inform the Program Lead of supplies needed during the program.
• Participate in staff meetings, local and city wide events as directed by the manager
• Maintain a co-operative relationship with other program and agencies within the community.
• Wear the official TCHC staff uniform and nametag while on duty.
• Ensure that final program report is completed at the end of the program and that all forms and supplies are handed in.
• Other duties as assigned.

What you’ll need

• Demonstrated knowledge, experience and/or academic background in working in a community based setting.
• Experience with program planning, implementation, and evaluation of community based programs.
• Demonstrated experience in community outreach.
• Proven administrative skills.
• Proven organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in organizing, promoting and/or facilitation of special events.
• First Aid qualifications (minimum of Emergency First Aid) is an asset, or must be willing to obtain certificate prior to commencement of work assignment.

PLESE NOTE

In order to be eligible as a Senior Program Leader, applicants need to be at least 18 years or above. Applicants 18 years of age and over, must present a valid and suitable Police Reference Check (Vulnerable Sector Check) prior to commencing employment.

The Senior Program Leader job role is not hybrid eligible and as such the successful candidate would be required to work off a TCHC work location.

What’s next

Once you apply, we’ll review your resume and contact you if we believe your skills and experience will make you successful in the role. If you are selected to move forward, the process will include one or more interviews and/or assessments and reference checks.

Candidates for unionized positions must score a minimum of 70% to pass any interview or assessment and be considered for the next stage of the recruitment process. Successful candidates will be determined based on score and where applicable, union seniority. Not all candidates who score 70% or higher will automatically proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process as this will be dependent on the number of candidates and number of available roles.