Day Camp Playground Coordinator-NC312

Summary:

Day Camp programs provide children ages 4-12 the opportunity to improve self-esteem, motor skills, creativity, and social skills through a variety of crafts, arts, and physical activities as well as excursions to local places of interest.

Role:

Reporting to a Recreation Supervisor, the Day Camp/Playground Coordinator is responsible for the coordination, and administration and supervision of Day Camp or Playground programs at a specific program site throughout the City of London. This casual position works as part of a team in a public facing fast paced environment ensuring programs are run efficiently to meet the needs of the participants aged 4-12 while providing excellent customer service to City of London patrons and volunteers.

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee the activities at program locations to ensure the care, safety and security of camp staff and participants.
• Assist in the supervising, coaching, scheduling and evaluation of Day Camp or Playground staff.
• Plan, develop, and implement program activities and special events for children ages 4- 12 in accordance with Child and Youth Agenda priority areas.
• Ensure suitable facility accommodations as per activity and safety needs.
• Communicate with parents/caregivers of participants daily.
• Assist in the development and delivery of frontline training programs.
• Assist in the interviewing and hiring of frontline staff.
• Maintain supplies as required for the program.
• Create and distribute program promotional materials.
• Collect and maintain accurate records for registration, attendance, safety checks, accident reports, operational and program evaluations, program expenses, and trips.
• Prepare and submit weekly budget reports.
• Use appropriate behaviour modification techniques when supervising participants.
• Work well independently, and with a team, with both internal and external partners.
• Facilitate and attend regular staff meetings as required.
• Ensure all City of London policies, practices, and protocols are adhered to.
• Comply with the City of London School Age Recreation Program Guidelines.
• Support the Camps on TRACKS peer-mediated social skills program.
• Offer critical and timely feedback to ensure optimal camper safety and experience.
• Ensure high program standards and best practice for healthy development and play.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service skills and a positive and professional attitude when communicating with participants, parents, the public, and co-workers.
• Demonstrate commitment to anti-racism, anti-oppression, and human rights through practices and interactions with community partners, employees and individuals and support programs and initiatives that reflect this commitment.
• Demonstrate commitment and adherence to Health and Safety legislation and programs; actively promote a culture of safety.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum three years experience in a children's summer camp or playground program environment with some supervisory, program planning and organizational experience preferred.
• Experience with children with special needs and/or behavioural challenges is an asset.
• HIGH FIVE® - Healthy Child Development Certification and QUEST Certification (prior to the start of the program).
• Standard or Intermediate First Aid Certificate (prior to the start of the program).
• Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) (prior to the start of the program). Valid drivers' license and access to a vehicle is required.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to demonstrate interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Knowledge of and ability to demonstrate behaviour modification techniques.
• Second language is an asset (please indicate on resume).
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Ability to be flexible and travel throughout the city as required by Supervisor.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software including publisher, excel and word and Xplor Recreation registration software (preferred).
• Ability to demonstrate good communication, high energy, enthusiasm and continued positive attitude.
• Strong behaviour management is necessary.
• Experience working with campers to build their independence and social skills.
• Strong coaching and mentoring skills

Other Information:

Wage: $20.50 - $21.00 per hour

Additional mandatory training will be held in June on evenings/weekends, as needed.