Assistant Co-ordinator, Neighbourhood Programs

The Corporation of the Town of Orangeville

invites applications for

Assistant Co-ordinator, Neighbourhood Programs

Community Services Department

Contract dates: June 2, 2025 to August 29, 2025

The Town is seeking an Assistant Co-ordinator, Neighbourhood Programs to assist preparation and delivery of comprehensive summer Neighbourhood Recreation programs including overseeing program planning, delivery and administration for the Town’s 2025 summer camps.

Job Duties:

• Overseeing daily operations including set up, leading and participation in all neighbourhood recreation programs at various park locations throughout the Town of Orangeville through hands-on interaction with participants by planning and leading activities.
• Acting as a resource to all neighbourhood staff on the inclusion of children with special needs.
• Ensuring positive interactions of program participants by monitoring interactions and providing guidance as a caring adult.
• Focusing on child development best practices by incorporating HIGH FIVE® Principles of Healthy Child Development into daily programming.
• Assisting with the planning and implementation of neighbourhood programs training sessions with a focus on resources and support for all neighbourhood programs; greeting program participants, completing program check-in/attendance, assisting with communication with program participants or parents/guardians.       
• Communicating to the Supervisor regarding participant issues or concerns, facilities, staffing, equipment, supplies or other areas of concerns that may impact the safety and quality of the program.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Full-time enrollment in a post-secondary education program.
• Enrollment in a program related to recreation such as Recreation and Leisure Studies, Education, Child and Youth Development, Early Childhood Education or related course of study would be an asset.
• HIGH FIVE® Principles of Healthy Child Development certification.

• Previous experience working with children, including a minimum of six (6) months of previous experience in a similar environment. Previous experience working with children in a recreation setting is considered an asset.
• Standard First Aid, Level C and CPR and AED training is an asset.

• Valid Driver’s Licence in good standing

The successful candidates will be expected to work some weekends depending on program and training needs. Mandatory camp training days are scheduled in June, and successful candidates must be available to work on Canada Day. Hours of work will be thirty-five (35) hours per week prior to the start of camp, and then ranging from forty (40) to forty-four (44) hours per week during camps, depending on business needs.

Hourly Rate: $20.40 - $22.07 (2025 rate)

Please note:

• Virtual interview formats are available for this position.
• All Town student positions are subject to budget and grant approval, and thus may be subject to change. 
• Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check, including but not limited to a Vulnerable Sector Check, in accordance with the duties of this position.

Eligible students are invited to submit their resumes, in confidence, to Sarah Mayer, Human Resources Co-ordinator, no later than 12 p.m. on Friday, January 31, 2025. Applications may be submitted online, or in person to the Town Hall located at 87 Broadway. Please do not email your application.

To select the best candidates to serve the Town of Orangeville and its people, several screening tools, including Police Record Checks are required as part of the hiring process for some employment or volunteer positions. When requested, applicants are required to provide a Police Record Check as a condition of their offer of employment. Police Record Checks must be dated within three (3) months of the employment offer to be considered valid. The specific type of Police Record Check required will be indicated in the job posting qualifications.

The Town of Orangeville is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. By submitting your personal information to the Town of Orangeville, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of that information in connection with our recruitment, hiring and/or employment processes. Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended, and will be used to determine the qualifications for employment with the Town of Orangeville. Questions about this collection should be directed to the Manager, Human Resources at 87 Broadway, Orangeville, Ontario L9W 1K1.