Are you seeking an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of Young Persons and are adept at planning and leading recreational activities? If so, picture yourself as a Recreation Officer at the Roy McMurtry Youth Centre where you will plan, organize, and implement a balanced program of physical, social, cultural and leisure activities for the facility.
Please note: This position works on an on-call basis between 0 to 40 hours per week, based on operational requirements, and with no guaranteed minimum number of hours per week.
About the job
• Plan, organize, coordinate and manage a balanced therapeutic recreation program of physical, social, cultural and leisure time to meet the individual needs, interests and abilities of the youth, including facilitating recreational events
• Maintain order and security through relationship custody and dynamic security practices
• Anticipate, de-escalate, and defuse potentially hostile situations
• Give directions in an appropriate manner and develop successful relationships with youth, staff and the community
• Contribute to case management, evaluate progress of youth and of programs and provide counsel to youth to motivate and encourage positive responses and participation
What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements
• Current First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Heartsaver Certificates with AED (or ability to obtain upon hire)
Specialized Knowledge and Experience
• You have experience planning, facilitating, and supervising a variety of recreational programs (i.e. physical, social, cultural, educational, etc.)
• You have training in kinesiology, physical education, or recreation leadership
• You have experience with program design, implementation, and evaluation
• You have experience working with youth and understand adolescent development and behaviour
• You have basic understanding of the correctional system/environment in order to design recreational programs specifically for youth in custody as well as ensure safety and security
Group Leadership and Communication Skills
• You can instruct participants and supervise recreational activities
• You are able to interact and connect with youth of diverse cultural, religious, and educational backgrounds
• You have demonstrated counselling, motivational, and coaching skills in order to encourage participation as well as address behavioural issues
• You have knowledge of verbal diffusing techniques
• You are able to liaise with staff, community groups, agencies, and volunteers
Analytical and Evaluation Skills
• You can participate in the design and implementation of recreation program content
• You have planning and organizational skills to coordinate resource and facility availability for programming
• You are able to acquire knowledge of and follow relevant legislation, regulations, organizational policies, and procedures
OPS Commitment to diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and anti- racism
We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.
We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.
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