Area Coordinators

Job # RP 10-3

CURRENT STATUS:

February 26, 2010:

As of 4:30 p.m. on Friday, February 26, 2010, we no longer will be accepting resumes for this posting.  The department is currently reviewing all resumes received.  This process can take up to two weeks or longer, depending on the number of applications. 

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NOTE: This position requires a Career Profile and resume (no cover letter is requested).  If submitting a hard copy, please attach the Career Profile to the front of your resume.

Job Description:

The Municipality of Chatham-Kent’s Recreation Programs is currently seeking students for Area Coordinators for the summer of 2010.  Reporting to the Recreation Program Coordinator, this position involves office and program fieldwork throughout the Municipality. These positions run for a period up to 16 to 17 weeks, working approximately 40 to 45 hours per week, subject to change (may require some evenings and weekends).

Locations of camps where positions may travel to:

Blenheim, Bothwell, Chatham, Dresden, Merlin, Ridgetown, Thamesville, Wallaceburg, Wheatley

Responsibilities:

·         Coordinate and implement program sites across the municipality

·         Provide support and supervision (including training) to approximately 20 staff in their area/district

·         Collaborate and provide support to other Area Coordinators

·         Handle staffing and programming concerns and maintain a positive image with the public

·         Implement the philosophies of HIGH FIVE

Qualifications:

·         For positions that are subject to receiving student subsidy funding; the funding requires summer students to be attending a secondary or post-secondary institution full-time in the spring 2010 semester, and returning to a secondary or post-secondary institution full-time in the fall 2010 semester

·         For positions not receiving student subsidy funding, to be eligible students must have attended a secondary or post-secondary institution full-time in the spring of 2010, and/or attending a secondary or post-secondary institution full-time in the fall of 2010

·         Because of the responsibilities of this position, preference will be given to those enrolled in at least second year of post-secondary education, with a minimal two years experience in the field with program planning and staff supervision experience

·         Current Certification in Standard First Aid/CPR (prior to May 29, 2010)

·         Certified with the High Five Principles of Healthy Child Development (provided during camp training at cost)

·         Because of the environment this position will be working in, the successful candidate will be required to furnish an original Police Information Search (criminal reference check) prior to commencement of employment

·         Because this position may be required to travel, a valid Province of Ontario driver's license with a reliable motor vehicle is required

Compensation:

This summer student position has an hourly wage rate of $12.50 to $14.50 (based on the 2010 student compensation plan), plus vacation and statutory benefits according to the employment standards act.

Tentative interview date is Saturday, April 3, 2010; we reserve the right to reschedule or change the interview date. 

Applying:

Students interested in the above position are asked to submit a Career Profile and resume to the address below.  Please do not include a cover letter, or copies of transcripts, licenses, certificates, etc

When applying:

• Complete the Career Profile in Word or Adobe
• Enclose a resume indicating your past camp/playground experiences
• Include two previous employer references
• Certificates will be reviewed during the interview process
• If you have an email address, please include it in your Career Profile (this is the preferred method of contacting candidates for interviews)

The Career Profile can be found in below.  The Microsoft Word (.doc) version of the Career Profile may be saved on your computer.  Please complete the form and save before printing or emailing.  There is an Adobe version you can print and complete by hand. If you are unable to save or print either of the Career Profile versions, please visit a local library, a Chatham-Kent municipal centre, or an Ontario Works resource centre (in Chatham or Wallaceburg) for assistance. 

CAREER PROFILE:
RecProgAreaCoordCampsRP103CAREERPROFILE.doc
RecProgAreaCoordCampsRP103CAREERPROFILE.pdf

 

Applications must be received before 12:00 p.m. (noon) on Friday, February 26, 2010.

Recreation Programs

Municipality of Chatham-Kent

25 Creek Road

 Chatham ON  N7M 5J3

Tel: 519.360.1998

Fax: 519.352.4241

Email: Ckrecprograms@chatham-kent.ca

Applicant information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Privacy legislation and will be used strictly for the purpose of candidate selection.

We thank all candidates in advance; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.  The Municipality of Chatham-Kent is an equal opportunity employer.