Job Description

Part-time Rec Coordinator Position

At the Autism Society of Newfoundland and Labrador, we offer community support to Autistic folks and their families. This support includes community recreation, where Autistic individuals will have an opportunity to attend a community event in environments where they feel supported and included. These events can range from swimming, and bowling, to a movie night, etc.

Our Corner Brook office is looking for a part-time Recreation Coordinator to create, organize and host events and programming.

Responsibilities:

Plan, implement, and attend 1 family event per month

Plan, implement & facilitate 1 weekly recreation program (can be in the realm of creative arts) per quarter. Program should be a minimum of 8 weeks in length. Preference would be a pre-registered program. Drop-in programs would be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Initiate new, and/or maintain existing, community partnerships with external recreation programming/ activities, i.e. - the YMCA, local community centres, sports clubs, libraries, etc.

Attend community partner activities as needed (i.e. - at the start of a new session).

Act as a liaison between ASNL, community partners, and the individuals, and/or their caregivers, who are enrolled in the external programming, as needed.

Work with the Corner Brook Navigator and ASNL Community Resource Center

Knowledge in disability, inclusion and accommodations - with particular knowledge in autism and neurodiversity

Support planning/organizing ASNL's annual summer camp

Complete intake registration for programs and monthly events

General Knowledge of ASNL's other supports/programs

Order/pick up needed supplies

Answer phone/email inquires

Administration duties - timesheets, transportation, complete travel reimbursement forms, finances, event demographics/reports

Have own transportation to and from events

Work a flexible schedule that will include some evening and weekend hours (20hrs/week)

Starting Date: Immediately

Experience Required:

- experience developing and facilitating recreational programs

- Experience working in a community/not for profit setting

- understanding of autism and disability culture (asset)

Pay Rate: $18.50 per hour

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.50 per hour

Benefits:

Employee assistance program Flexible schedule On-site parking
Schedule:

Evening shift Monday to Friday Weekends as needed
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Corner Brook, NL A2H 1C4