Community Recreation Planner - Canada Summer Jobs

Who We Are

For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Job Description:

Position Purpose summary:   

The incumbent will be responsible for enforcing rules and regulations of recreational facilities to maintain discipline and ensure safety. Responsibilities will include organizing, leading and promoting interest in recreational activities such as; arts, crafts, sports, games and hobbies etc.

Accountabilities:              

Service Responsibilities

• The incumbent will promote positive and supportive attitudes toward youth who are experiencing homelessness

• Work alongside community members and residential clients in all facets of drop-in services

• Help facilitate good relationships between with all clients and community member/project staff

• Help nurture and support a positive environment for all clients and staff

Organizational Responsibilities

• The incumbent will adhere to standards that are consistent with the values & philosophy of The Salvation Army and Sutton Youth Services

• Participate fully and constructively in staff meetings and in service training

• Engage in weekly supervision sessions with supervisor throughout the summer work season

• Ensure a working knowledge of, and follow the Policy & Procedures Manual and the Employee Handbook

• Become familiar with the position description & operations manual, which will be provided for each job position

• As required and is applicable, make suggestions that will improve efficiency, working conditions or procedures to management; and represent the Organization in a professional manner

Program Responsibilities

• Enforce rules and regulations of recreational facilities in order to maintain discipline and ensure safety.

• Organize, lead, and promote interest in recreational activities such as arts, crafts, sports, games and hobbies.

• Manage the daily operations of recreational facilities.

• Administer first aid according to prescribed procedures and notify emergency medical personnel when necessary.

• Greet new arrivals to activities, introducing them to other participants, explaining facility rules, and encouraging their participation.

• Explain principles, techniques, and safety procedures to participants in recreational activities, and demonstrate use of materials and equipment.

• Evaluate recreation areas, facilities, and services in order to determine if they are producing desired results.

• Ascertain and interpret group interests, evaluate equipment and facilities, and adapt activities to meet participant needs.

• Engage in rapport-building conversations and activities with clients where applicable

• Manage regular sign-in/attendance sheets and database

• Fulfill statistics inputting in program tracking database regularly, as necessary

• Ensure that Health and Safety standards are met or surpassed in all operations

• Guest on JHSC summer meetings to ask or share about any Health and Safety questions/concerns

• Attend regular supervision meetings

• Perform program statistics as assigned

• Act as an advocate and be a positive role model for residential client participants as well as youth in the community

• Develop effective working relationships and partnerships with community members, representatives of other departments, agencies and co-workers

• Maintain documentation and filing and other administration duties as required

• Represent the Salvation Army and this project at community meetings

• Perform any other related duties as requested by supervisor

Reporting

• Maintain list of reports required for health and safety compliance purposes.

• Support external reporting requests as needed.

CRITICAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

Governance Boards and Councils: None

Internal:

• Mission Partners

• Volunteers

External:

• Clients

• Families

• Agencies

• Community members and partners

MANAGERIAL/Technical Leadership RESPONSIBILITY:  

• Reports directly to: Program Services Coordinator

• Direct reports for this position: None

FINANCIAL AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT:  

• N/A

WORKING CONDITIONS:  

• Indoor drop In area /office, etc.

• Outdoors during supervised activities

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS:

Canada Summer Jobs Participant Requirements:

• Is between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment

• Is a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or person on who refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and

• Has a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with the relevant provincial / territorial legislation and regulations.   

• *International students are not eligible participants. 

Education, Qualifications and Certifications:  

• Knowledge and understanding of, and a commitment to anti-racism and anti-oppression

• Strong problem-solving skills

• Excellent organizational, time management, written and oral communication skills

• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office

• Ability to work cooperatively as a team member and individually

• Be caring and non-judgemental of clients-regardless of their level of ability or commitment

• Attention to detail, problem solving and analytical skills

• Strong sense of integrity and confidentiality with a balanced sense of fairness and flexibility

• Provide a vulnerable sector check that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army at its sole discretion

• Participate in all training provided by the Ministry Unit

• Previous coaching experience would be an asset

• Ability to undergo applicable screening and background checks successfully that are satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion (i.e., The Salvation Army Abuse Registry) and provide an original copy of a Background Check.

Compensation:

The target hiring range for this position is $17.60 to $21.03 with a maximum of $25.23.

Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.

The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email [email protected] if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.