Summer Senior Leader Student

POSITION SUMMARY: The Summer Senior Leader position is an integral role for the Loyalist Township summer programs. The Summer Senior Leader is responsible for planning, implementing, promoting, and supervising a well-balanced Summer Program. With the support of the Recreation Programmer and Program Coordinator, they are responsible for leading staff training and supervising Summer Leaders. This position is an excellent opportunity for students seeking a career in concurrent education, childhood education, or recreation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

1. Assisting with planning, implementation, promotion and supervision of a safe and well-balanced Summer Program
2. Leading staff training and weekly update meetings
3. Completing inventory of supplies & ordering as approved
4. Assisting with planning day trips, special events and transportation to events
5. Assisting with content for creating marketing documents and newsletters
6. Working with different departments cohesively
7. Supervising summer leaders, junior leaders and volunteers at various locations
8. Completing evaluations of staff performance throughout the summer
9. Assisting leaders with behaviour management of participants
10. Assessing risk and quality management of all programs
11. Administrative tasks
12. Operating Loyalist Township vehicles and the Come Out and Play trailer
13. Other duties as assigned

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal: Daily communication with Township employees. External: Daily interaction with program participants, their guardians, and community groups.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Some normal office-type environment (may be located in office or other municipal buildings). May be seated or standing for long periods (3-4 hours). Frequent and regular outdoor work in various weather conditions including hot temperatures. May require hours beyond the normal working day as required.

The job description reflects the primary duties and responsibilities of this position and should not be construed to describe in detail all duties and responsibilities of the job.

Loyalist Township values a diverse workforce and looks to attract and retain people who will work together to provide excellent service to our residents, visitors, business partners, and each other. If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to work with a team of professionals dedicated to promoting the quality of life and prosperity of our community, come join us!

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Loyalist Township is pleased to accommodate the individual needs of applicants with disabilities within the recruitment and selection process. Please contact the Human Resources team at hr@loyalist.ca or 613-386-7351 ext. 149 if you require accommodation.