Job Description

Number of positions: 1
All students must be full time day students at a recognized secondary or post-secondary institution and be returning to full time attendance in fall of 2023.
Students must meet the basic requirements of the position. Should you be offered the position, with the City of Cornwall, you will be required to submit verification of school status.
Hours: 9:00am to 4:00pm Monday to Friday
Hourly Wage: Starting at $16.00 per hour
Term: 3 months, May 29, 2023 to end of August 2023
Responsibilities:

• To design and conduct a program tailored for playground leaders that guides them in the areas of Creative Arts and Theatre
• To coordinate performing arts activity sessions within the playgrounds and/or indoors at the Benson Centre with the assistance of the programmers and Playground Leaders
• To ensure compliance with leaders on weekly stationary reports and subsequently make these reports available to the Playground Supervisor for prompt attention to problems, i.e., statistics
• To assist the Playground Supervisor in the coordination of the Annual Playground Supershow by motivating and assisting the leaders in preparation of entries
• Responsible for recording an inventory of supplies for theatre and creative event activities, i.e., requisition
• Coordinate and assist Playground Leaders with special projects, i.e., Supershow videos
• Maintain records of the number of participants involved in each special event
• Work with the Sports and Active Games Leader to facilitate joint programming for special activities, i.e., Olympics
• Responsible to work with other programmers for seeing each park has a basic kitbag of essential supplies ready for the opening of the season
• Provide information to media on theatre and creative events activities pending approval of Supervisor, Recreation and Programming
• Assemble information and prepare weekly special events and playground column for the website and/or social media
• Responsible to prepare a written evaluation of the summer program and supply to the Supervisor, Recreation and Programming
• Plan and facilitate on-the-park creative art workshops and activities
• To be a representative of the City of Cornwall and maintain outstanding public relations skills and professional image at all times
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications: (documentation to be provided at time of application unless indicated not required)

• College or University Program related to Education, Fine Arts, Education, Social Sciences, or Recreation etc.
• Must have 1 year of experience in Summer Playground Program or similar program
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suites and Database programs; Documentation not required
• Once hired applicants must successfully complete the City of Cornwall\xe2\x80\x99s Playground Leader Training Program; this training program will be made available to all successful applicants at the beginning of the program
• Possess a Valid Class G Drivers License
• Current Emergency First Aid Certificate
• Must obtain and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, at the candidates own expense
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (two doses) at the time of interview

Applications will be accepted until March 19, 2023.
To apply, fill out the application form online and attach your cover letter, resume and proof of qualifications quoting File: 23-44 Creative Arts Program Leader
Note: Please include position title and file number in the subject line of your email application. Ensure all required documents are included. Ensure the cover page is included. Any incomplete applications will not be accepted.
The Corporation of The City of Cornwall is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Information collected will be handled in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Job Type: Full-time Salary: $16.00 per hour