Recreation Officer

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 joining the Team at Roy McMurtry Youth Centre where you will plan, organize, implement and evaluate a balanced program of physical, social, cultural and leisure activities for the facility.

What can I expect to do in this role?

As a recreation officer, you will:
• 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.

Note: The Irregular On-Call position is an as required position from 0 to 40 hrs per week, with no guaranteed minimum number of scheduled hours.

How do I qualify?

Mandatory

• Current First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Heartsaver Certificates with AED.

Leadership and Analytical Skills:

•You have demonstrated administrative, analytical/problem-solving, leadership and team building and organizational skills:
-to participate in the planning and design of recreation programs for male youth
-to organize and implement a variety of recreational activities involving staff, community groups, agencies and volunteers
-to lead/supervise and evaluate the performance of youth and contribute to the case management process.

Communication, Computer and Coaching skills:

•You have demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills:
-to write formal and informal reports, give appropriate direction and develop successful relationships with youth, staff, and community
-to participate in the case management process
-to provide training, instruction and demonstrations in recreational activities.

•You utilize your knowledge of and ability to use computers and related software to produce recreational activity schedules, prepare reports and use internal email system.

•You have knowledge of interviewing, coaching/counselling skills and motivation techniques to counsel, supervise and encourage participation of male and female youth in recreational activities, ensure custody and control of participating youth and to anticipate, de-escalate and defuse any potentially hostile situations.

Recreation Knowledge:

•You use your knowledge of the theories, principles and rules of recreation activities for male youth to instruct and guide participants in physical, social, cultural and/or educational recreation activities and to manage a varied recreation program

•You utilize your recreation programming ability and experience to plan, design, organize and facilitate recreational activities and events and evaluate recreational services

•You have knowledge of/ability to learn Ministry statement of youth justice mission, principles, policies, vision/ goals, and relevant legislation (such as Human Rights Code, Ministry of Correctional Services Act, Youth Criminal Justice Act, Child and Family Services Act, Fire codes, Occupational Health and Safety Act) to maintain order and security through relationship custody and dynamic security practices.

Please be advised that the results of this competition may be used to form an eligibility list of qualified candidates to potentially fill future vacancies represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). In accordance with the Collective Agreement, eligibility lists are shared with OPSEU representatives. By applying to this competition, you are providing consent that your name may be shared with OPSEU representatives.

All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.

Remember: The deadline to apply is Thursday, September 3, 2020 11:59 pm EDT. Late applications will not be accepted.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.