City of Barrie

Summer Fun Trailer Leader

Summer Student - Multiple Vacancies

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Posted: Monday, April 22, 2024

Job Number: RCSST-24-05

Job Type: Student, Temporary Full-time, Up to 3 Months, Non-Union

Posting Closing Date: Sunday, May 12, 2024 at 11:59 pm

Choose Barrie

The City of Barrie is a vibrant, progressive, and growing community with deep connections to our heritage, to nature and to the opportunities surrounding us.

Our community values quality of life; the ability to play year-round with 300 hectares of park space, our beautiful waterfront, our lively downtown core and the nearby hills, wetlands, and forests. We also value connections; to our neighbours and the community, to our road and rail network, and to the opportunity Barrie provides to enjoy life.

Everything Barrie has to offer, from the water we drink to the roads we travel on, has one thing in common - municipal workers. Joining a municipality is one of the most rewarding, engaging, and exciting careers you could choose. It is a career you can take pride in knowing that every day you make a positive impact on an entire community. We are one team, with one goal and we all work together to continue making our community great.

The Opportunity

Recreation and Culture Services builds vibrant, healthy, active and connected communities by providing facilities and programs that give all Barrie residents an opportunity to participate in recreational activities. Key responsibilities include identifying community recreation needs and interests, developing and delivering recreation opportunities which meet these needs and interests, maintaining and operating recreational and cultural facilities to provide a setting for these activities, and managing the provision of space to external community providers and groups.

Under the general guidance and direction of the Recreation Programmer, and reporting to the Recreation Supervisor, the Summer Fun Trailer leader position is responsible for running-day-to-day Summer Fun Trailer activities for the community at one of the City of Barrie’s pop-up locations. They are responsible for set up and take down of the trailer, customer service and the safety and well-being of children, youth and families looking to access recreational opportunities through a non-traditional method. Overall, this position plays an integral role in enhancing children, youth and adult participation in recreation activities within our community through the delivery of inclusive and quality recreation programs in the City of Barrie.

Our Culture and Qualifications of the Job

Corporate Culture: Your workplace values align with our corporate values of Strive, Share and Care and you want to join us in providing exceptional services and programs to build a prosperous, growing and sustainable community.

Education (degree/diploma/certifications)

Currently enrolled in or is a student in Secondary School, College, or University*
HIGH FIVE® Principles of Healthy Child Development Certificate from HIGH FIVE® National **
Standard First Aid, CPR Level C and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Certifications**

*Minimum of 16 years of age or turning 16 by the end of the calendar year and must have attended one of the academic establishments listed above the year in which they are applying for employment and/or returning the following year

**Must provide proof by June 30 and/or first date of hire

Knowledge/Skill/Ability

Demonstrated ability to perform in a manner which is consistent with corporate goals, vision, mission and values
Basic customer service and communication (oral and written) skills
Demonstrated ability to:
- exert effort to lift, push, pull, or carry objects for short periods of time
- exert effort to perform physical tasks such as standing, walking, reaching, grasping, bending forward, stooping, kneeling, crouching or turning
Basic computer literacy utilizing Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)

Conditions of Employment

Satisfactory Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Checks*

*Please note that this is a requirement of the position for any new employees to the City of Barrie in accordance with the Police Record Check Procedure. Existing employees who have met this criteria will be exempt from this requirement.

Other Important Information

Work Term: Up to August 30, 2024

Wage: $16.12 to $17.25 per hour

Hours: The normal hours our work are up to 40 hours per week with a varying schedule to support business demand.

Location: Allandale Recreation Centre (190 Bayview Drive, Barrie), East Bayfield Community Centre (80 Livingstone Street East, Barrie), Peggy Hill Team Community Centre (171 Mapleton Avenue, Barrie).

How to Apply: Click the ‘Apply Now’ button at the top and/or bottom of the job posting to start the application process. Please note that emailed applications will not be considered.

The City of Barrie is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices and we will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise if you require Code-protected accommodation and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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