Job Description

Important: Do not apply to this job opportunity if you are a returning City of Toronto employee, instead please complete an .The Community Recreation Branch is responsible for the delivery of high-quality, community-based recreation programs and services to the diverse neighbourhoods of Toronto. We provide a variety of programs that promote the social and physical development for people of all ages, with an emphasis on children and youth. The Community Recreation Branch strives to ensure Toronto residents have positive recreational experiences that enhance quality of life and contribute to lifelong active living.Req ID: 53209
Job Category: General Interest
Job Type: Temporary, Part-time
Hourly Rate: $19.82
Number of Positions: TBD
Start Date: TBD
Work Location: City Wide - Various
District: City Wide - Various
Season: Summer
Duration: TBD
Shift Information: TBD
Division: Parks, Forestry & Recreation
Section: PFR CR Community Recreation
Posting End Date: 03/08/2025Responsibilities:

• To plan, organize, implement and lead drop in youth recreational programs.
• Follows the principles of healthy youth development in the planning and delivery of programs.
• Assists in the selection, training, oversight and evaluation of staff.
• Directs and oversees programs and staff at one site.
• Ensures that all equipment and supplies are available and meet safety standards.
• Assists with the set up and tear down of the program area.
• Maintains attendance records.
• Assists in the evaluation and promotion of the program.
• Plans and implements special events.
• Attends and participates in meetings and training sessions.
• Interacts with participants, parents, staff and the public to provide program information.
• Adheres to all policy and safety guidelines as outlined in Policy and Procedure manuals.
• Performs administrative tasks to support the program.
• Takes action to deal with incidents, problems and emergencies as outlined in Divisional Policies and Procedures.

Qualifications:

• Must be minimum 16 years of age.
• Experience working with youth populations representing the range of diverse communities in the City of Toronto.
• Conflict Resolution Training.
• Knowledge of and experience working with diverse communities and equity-seeking groups (Women, People with Disabilities, GLBT, Race and Ethnic groups and Aboriginal).
• Must produce original current Standard First Aid certification as recognized by the WSIB.
• Experience in supervision of staff.
• You possess certification in Parks and Recreation Ontario's Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD). This is a mandatory course that will be provided to you at no cost upon obtaining a conditional offer of employment. You will be provided with course dates and details at that time.

We thank all applicants for their submission. Only candidates who are selected for next steps will be contacted. Be sure to check your email regularly, including junk/spam mail folders, and log in to your profile to see the status of your application under Jobs Applied.Accommodation: If you are an individual who requires accommodation, due to disability under the Ontario Human Rights Code, to apply for this position, please email us at recjobs@toronto.ca, quoting the Requisition ID and the job title. The City is committed to providing Code-protected accommodation throughout its hiring process. Please visit for further details.Vulnerable Sector Check: One of the requirements for working with children and vulnerable adults is applicants providing the results of a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC). Once a candidate completes online onboarding documentation, candidates that reside in the City of Toronto (postal code starts with "M") will be sent an email with a voucher code to complete an online VSC application with Toronto Police at no cost. Applicants who reside outside of the City of Toronto will need to obtain a Vulnerable Sector Check from their local Police Service at their own cost. For further information on the vulnerable sector screening, please contact your local Police Service.

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