Community Recreation Planner - Canada Summer Jobs

About the role

For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here. Mission Statement The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world. Job Description: Position Purpose summary: The incumbent will be responsible for enforcing rules and regulations of recreational facilities to maintain discipline and ensure safety. Responsibilities will include organizing, leading and promoting interest in recreational activities such as; arts, crafts, sports, games and hobbies etc. Accountabilities: Service Responsibilities The incumbent will promote positive and supportive attitudes toward youth who are experiencing homelessness Work alongside community members and residential clients in all facets of drop-in services Help facilitate good relationships between with all clients and community member/project staff Help nurture and support a positive environment for all clients and staff Organizational Responsibilities The incumbent will adhere to standards that are consistent with the values & philosophy of The Salvation Army and Sutton Youth Services Participate fully and constructively in staff meetings and in service training Engage in weekly supervision sessions with supervisor throughout the summer work season Ensure a working knowledge of, and follow the Policy & Procedures Manual and the Employee Handbook Become familiar with the position description & operations manual, which will be provided for each job position As required and is applicable, make suggestions that will improve efficiency, working conditions or procedures to management; and represent the Organization in a professional manner Program Responsibilities Enforce rules and regulations of recreational facilities in order to maintain discipline and ensure safety. Organize, lead, and promote interest in recreational activities such as arts, crafts, sports, games and hobbies. Manage the daily operations of recreational facilities. Administer first aid according to prescribed procedures and notify emergency medical personnel when necessary. Greet new arrivals to activities, introducing them to other participants, explaining facility rules, and encouraging their participation. Explain principles, techniques, and safety procedures to participants in recreational activities, and demonstrate use of materials and equipment. Evaluate recreation areas, facilities, and services in order to determine if they are producing desired results. Ascertain and interpret group interests, evaluate equipment and facilities, and adapt activities to meet participant needs. Engage in rapport-building conversations and activities with clients where applicable Manage regular sign-in/attendance sheets and database Fulfill statistics inputting in program tracking database regularly, as necessary Ensure that Health and Safety standards are met or surpassed in all operations Guest on JHSC summer meetings to ask or share about any Health and Safety questions/concerns Attend regular supervision meetings Perform program statistics as assigned Act as an advocate and be a positive role model for residential client participants as well as youth in the community Develop effective working relationships and partnerships with community members, representatives of other departments, agencies and co-workers Maintain documentation and filing and other administration duties as required Represent the Salvation Army and this project at community meetings Perform any other related duties as requested by supervisor Reporting Maintain list of reports required for health and safety compliance purposes. Support external reporting requests as needed. CRITICAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT Governance Boards and Councils: None Internal: Mission Partners Volunteers External: Clients Families Agencies Community members and partners MANAGERIAL/Technical Leadership RESPONSIBILITY : Reports directly to: Program Services Coordinator Direct reports for this position: None FINANCIAL AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT: N/A WORKING CONDITIONS: Indoor drop In area /office, etc. Outdoors during supervised activities EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS: Canada Summer Jobs Participant Requirements: Is between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment Is a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or