Job Description

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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: 32850
Job Category: General Interest
Job Type: Temporary, Part-time
Hourly Rate: $23.23
Number of Positions: TBD
Start Date: TBD
Work Location: TBD
District: Toronto/East York
Season: Spring
Duration: TBD
Shift Information: TBD
Division: Parks, Forestry & Recreation
Section: PFR CR Community Recreation
Posting End Date: 12/14/2022

Responsibilities:

• Plans, organizes and independently leads specialty programs for preschoolers and/or children.
• Follows the principles of Healthy Child Development (HIGH FIVE) in the planning and delivery of programs.
• Provides instructions that will guide the child's development.
• Ensures that equipment and supplies meet Health and Safety standards.
• Evaluates participants and completes achievement records according to program curriculum.
• Performs administrative tasks to support the program.
• Takes actions to deal with incidents, problems and emergencies as outlined in Divisional policies and procedures.
• Liaises with caregivers and responds to inquiries.
• Attends and participates in meetings and training sessions.

Qualifications:

• Experience planning and instructing specialized preschool and children's programs.
• Formal training and/or experience in specialized area of instruction specific to position hired; ie dance, drama, music, arts, sports, cooking, science, and computers.
• Certification in specialized area an asset.
• Must produce original current Emergency First Aid and Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation certification as recognized by the WSIB.
• 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.

Note: All City of Toronto employees are required to be fully vaccinated as a condition of hire in accordance with the City's .

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Vulnerable Sector Check: One of the requirements for working with children and vulnerable adults is applicants providing the results of a Vulnerable Sector Check. For Recreation Worker positions, we are only able to consider candidates who obtain a Vulnerable Sector Check. Once an applicant is given a conditional offer of employment, we will obtain a Vulnerable Sector Check for applicants who reside within the City of Toronto. Applicants who reside outside of the City of Toronto will need to obtain a Vulnerable Sector Check from their local Police Service. For further information on the vulnerable sector screening, please contact your local Police Service.