Job Description

Activities Assistant- summer:

The Centre is known for energy, creativity & a community for older adults in the Ridgetown area. We believe that time spent with friends doing fun activities keeps people strong in mind, body & spirit and is one of the true joys of life.

We are looking for a positive, dynamic student to support the Activities Coordinator to develop and organize fun, educational & engaging programs, wellness services & socialization events that appeal to older adults in the community. Reporting to the Board of Directors through the Activities Coordinator, the Activities Assistant will handle the logistics associated with the activities and assist in the development of future programs and events at the Ridgetown and Area Adult Activity Centre.

This is a summer position and will end August 22, 2025

Duties and Responsibilities

Provide support to the Activities Coordinator with all assigned tasks and additional duties as needed Assist in organizing and managing summer programs, including promotion, advertising, liaising with instructors, booking rooms, identifying equipment needs and associated costs, and leading select activities Promote The Centre's programs and services to members and the broader community Help prepare, publish, and distribute the monthly event calendar and newsletter Contribute content and updates to The Centre's website and social media platforms Input and manage member data to support analysis of membership trends and demographics Support the delivery of The Centre's programs and services, staff, and Board of Directors by performing various administrative tasks such as data entry, preparing promotional materials, welcoming and checking in participants, and processing registrations and payments

Additional Requirements & Qualifications:

Post secondary education a preference with focus on recreation and leisure Experience &/or training in recreation, fitness and leisure Demonstrate proficiency in computer applications including Microsoft Office 365 Knowledge and experience creating content and graphics for social media Current certification in Standard First Aid/ Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation/ AED or willingness to obtain certification Experience working with older adults would be an asset

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Job Type: Fixed term contract

Pay: $17.20 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Schedule:

Day shift Evening shift Monday to Friday Weekends as needed
Education:

DCS / DEC (preferred)
Experience:

working with older adults: 1 year (preferred) creating content and graphics for social media: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Standard First Aid/CPR/AED certification (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-05-30
Expected start date: 2025-06-30