Recreation Program Coordinator
Priority Comment:
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Duties and Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Assistant Manager, of Children & Youth Programs, the incumbent is responsible for the administration and implementation of the Camps and Adult Hockey League programs and other relevant programs/events that foster student/faculty/community engagement in the Department of Recreation and Athletics.
The incumbent provides leadership and supervision to a large number of casual and student employees who assist in the delivery of programs related to the operation of leagues, camp and youth programs, including assisting in the planning, delivery and evaluation.
Qualifications:
The incumbent must possess the following qualifications:
• Experience and demonstrated ability to train, supervise and motivate part-time, seasonal staff;
• Strong interpersonal skills, to interact with administration at various levels, other professionals, as well as the general public;
• Familiarity with the part time staff training, policies and procedures, emergency protocols and risk management for camp and all youth programs;
• Be service-oriented and be capable of dealing with a wide variety of constituents;
• Be highly skilled in delivering and implementing innovative and stimulating programs;
• A high degree of independence, allowing for initiatives to develop flexibly, quickly and appropriately;
• A proven ability to elicit and foster trust, develop positive working relationships and work effectively with other allied health professionals;
• Ability to exercise discretion, good judgement, and solid decision-making;
• Strong organizational skills and time management abilities;
• Be result oriented, assuming responsibility for implementation and completion of projects/initiatives;
• Ability to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends, when required.
Education and Experience:
The above is normally acquired through the completion of a two-year college program in a related field, plus First Aid/CPR and AED Certification, (current or ability to complete within one month of hire) and three years of related experience coordinating camps and youth programs, including supervising a large number of part-time seasonal staff.
HR Note:
Equivalencies will be considered. Applicants are encouraged to provide information which may demonstrate equivalent qualifications. Please note that applicants may be required to complete an employment test as part of the selection process for this position. Those applicants that are selected for an interview will be requested to contact the Human Resource Advisor assigned to this competition as soon as possible to discuss any accommodation requirements. Arrangements will be made to accommodate your request in a timely manner. Carleton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our University including, but not limited to: women; visible minorities; First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples; persons with disabilities; and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expressions.
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