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Job Title: After School Program Leader   Date Posted: 08/25/23 Ref. Number: 483 Type: Full Time Part Time Location: Sutton Requirements: • Ability to work well with children/youth. • Experience with leading children/youth activities an asset. • Knowledge of children/youth programs. • Ability to work as a team member in a dynamic, complex environment and organize time and workload effectively. • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with all levels of staff, the public and parents/guardians. • Demonstrate problem solving abilities. • Ability to perform the physical requirements of the job including frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching or crawling. • Ability to use various sports equipment used in program. • Current First Aid/CPR certification. • High Five PHCD Certification an asset. • Current Vulnerable Sector Screening. Description: Accountability: • The role of the Program Leader will be to facilitate various activities that promote physical activity, healthy eating and nutrition, positive personal development and wellness; and to engage and support elementary and high school participants and families in our community. Key Responsibilities: • Working under the supervision of the After School Program Supervisor, the Program Leader will instruct and participate in a variety of physical activities aimed at engaging children in fun and recreation while achieving life-long learning objectives. • Provide healthy snacks to all participants within the program, while accommodating dietary restrictions. • Be a role model and supervisor of all children and volunteers at Jericho’s After School Programs. • Ensure a friendly and supportive atmosphere is maintained by developing appropriate strategies to support participants in managing their behaviour. • Respond to the individual needs of participants and establish stable and consistent relationships with each child and their families/caregivers. • Liaise sensitively with families/caregivers on matters concerning their child/youth while maintaining confidentiality. • Ensure that health and safety needs of all participants are met and addressed immediately and appropriately. • Ensure proper sign in/sign out procedures are followed. • Cleaning and tidying the facility and ensuring the safe storage of equipment. • Report on a regular basis to the Program Supervisor regarding issues of need and/or concern. • Communicate and represent Jericho’s mission, vision and operating principles to employees and stakeholders. Hours per week: 13.75-15 Rate of Pay: Minimum wage Contact: Sandra Hilliker Telephone: 905-948-9996 Fax: 905-948-9920 Email: shilliker @jobskills.org