Responsibilities:

• Plans and coordinates inclusive seasonal programs that introduce children and/or youth to Toronto's diverse history, local neighbourhoods and natural environments.
• Delivers program activity instructions to camp participants who are at various skill levels and ages while promoting positive and safe group experiences.
• Conducts hands-on activities appropriate to the camp program themes.
• Develops a program and resource information reference document.
• Organizes leads and participates in planned activities.
• Interacts with participants’ parents and caregivers to provide program information.
• Adheres to all policies, safety and security guidelines as outlined in the Corporate and Divisional Policy and Procedure manuals.
• Monitors camp supplies effectively with respect to availability and budget.
• Assembles the supplies needed for activities, crafts and snacks.
• Ensures equipment and supplies are available and meet Health and Safety Standards.
• Assists in the promotion of programs to the local community.
• Evaluates the program and provide written post-program feedback.
• Assists in general camp duties.
• Attends and participates in all orientation/training sessions, staff meetings and close out activities.

Qualifications:

• Must be minimum 18 years of age.
• In post-secondary program in related field or approved equivalent.
• Experience in children’s and/or youth environments.
• Experience related to camp programming such as: theatre, history, environmental studies, arts programming, community engagement, education, film, photography, design.
• Knowledge related to camp programming such as: theatre, history, environmental studies, art programming, community engagement, education.
• Experience in teaching, coaching or leading groups.
• Ability to foster cooperative working relationships and show judgment and sensitivity in dealing with the public.
• Strong group management, conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
• Organizational and program planning skills.
• Good communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Standard First Aid/CPR Certification required.
• A Police Reference Check will be required as a condition of employment for this position.
• 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.
• Must attend and successfully complete related mandatory and in-service training sessions.
• Ability to support the Toronto Public Service values to ensure a culture that champions equity, diversity and respectful workplaces and reflects these values in the programming that we share with the public.

• Must be 18 to 30 years of age, currently enrolled in school full time and returning to college or university in September.
• This summer job may be contingent on Government of Canada funding through the Young Canada Works program. Applicants must be entered on the Young Canada Works candidate inventory to be considered. To enrol, visit Young Canada Works at Building Careers in Heritage (graduates) - Canada.ca

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