Activities Leader - Children's Programs

People, Place, Prosperity

Working within our Strategic Plan, Cambridge Connected, and committing to our values of Integrity, Respect, Inclusiveness and Service, the successful candidate will work together to help the City of Cambridge achieve our vision: A place for people to prosper - alive with opportunity.

What you will be doing

• Positively engage with children ages two to twelve to instruct and/or participate in a variety of age-appropriate programming:

• Sports including but not limited to: Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball, Badminton, Pickleball, Flag Football, Ultimate Frisbee, Cricket etc.

• Creative and General Interest programming including visual arts, performing arts, STEM, sensory play, social activities & games, etc.

• Promote the healthy development of children and youth.

• Follow safety supervision basics and ensure safety of program to participants.

• Practice a preventative approach to safety and in the event deal with accidents and incidents as required including completing proper documentation.

• Ensure accurate, timely and complete submission of all forms and records including but not limited to child behavior reports, sign in/out documentations and participant information.

• Report any deficiencies to Recreation Programmer immediately.

• Maintain an environment that is safe, clean and in good repair and a neat and tidy workspace at all times.

• Greet participants entering the facility for programming.

• Communicate effectively and professionally with colleagues as well as parents/guardians about a child's experience. This includes oral and written communication is necessary.

• Carry out light cleaning duties as assigned by the supervisor or designate.

• Maintain a professional image at all times, as a representative of the City of Cambridge, and be in uniform at all times.

Experience and Knowledge

• Minimum two months' experience working with children or youth.

• An interest or discipline in the activity through volunteering or participation is an asset.

Please note that applicants must be at least 15 years of age.

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Rate of pay

The hourly rate for this position is $17.20 per hour.

Hours of work

Hours are dependent on the number of participants taking part in our programs; as such, there are no minimum hours associated with this position.

Possible locations of work:

• John Dolson Centre

• WG Johnson Centre

• Fountain Street Soccer Complex

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Interested candidates should apply to this position at www.cambridge.ca/careers. If you are currently employed with the City of Cambridge, please apply through cityONE, My HR Portal. This position closes on January 4, 2025.

First consideration for applications received by December 12, 2024.

Accommodation needs and protection of privacy

The City of Cambridge recognizes and appreciates diversity and inclusion enhances our public value commitment.

We strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience and encourage all qualified people to apply, including and especially people from equity-deserving groups. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with honour and respect toward their individual dimensions of diversity.

We strive to remove barriers that may prevent qualified applicants from fully participating in the recruitment and selection process. Accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and other applicable legislation is available throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Contact HRServices@Cambridge.ca to make your needs known in advance.

For more information on our Employment Equity, please read our full policy.

Personal information collected in relation to the recruitment process is collected under the authority outlined in the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and used solely to determine eligibility for employment with the City of Cambridge only.