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Summer Fun Trailer Convenor
Summer Student
Posted: Monday, April 22, 2024
Job Number: RCSST-24-06
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 Convenor is responsible for coordinating and overseeing the City of Barrie’s Summer Fun Trailer. Specifically, this position is responsible for program scheduling, staff training, set up and take down of trailer and customer service. This position supports children, youth and families in accessing recreational opportunities through a non-traditional method, while leading and coaching 3 Camp Staff including Summer Fun Trailer Leaders and Volunteers. Overall, this position focuses on enhancing children, youth and families participation in activities within our community, by being inclusive to all and increasing the reach and quality of recreation services offered by 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**
- Valid Ontario Class “G2” or greater Driver’s Licence in good standing with a reliable vehicle to use on corporate business
*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
Experience
- Basic computer literacy utilizing Microsoft Office Suite and Zoom
- Ability to troubleshoot technology
- Six (6) months of experience performing duties related to the above mentioned major responsibilities in a work environment
- Demonstrated experience with children, youth and families
- Knowledgeable in skateboarding/BMX/scootering culture (an asset)
Knowledge/Skill/Ability
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Demonstrated Ability to:
- maintain a high standard of customer service at all times
- work independently with minimal supervision
- perform in a manner which is consistent with corporate goals, vision, mission, and values
- work independently with minimal supervision
- 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
- Intermediate verbal communication, written communication, interpersonal, and customer service
- Intermediate computer literacy using the following systems and software: Basic computer literacy utilizing Microsoft Office Suite and Zoom
- Availability to work evenings, weekends, or holidays
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: $16.86 to $20.57 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.