Youth Room Convenor - Aaniin Community Centre

Applications are now being accepted for the part-time position of Convenor in the Recreation Services Department, Community Services Commission. To apply for this position, please submit your cover letter and resume online by March 31, 2025.

Location: Aaniin Community Center

Hours: Afterschool and weekends - variety of hours

Join us and make a lasting difference!

Job Summary

The Convenor is responsible for supervising and monitoring youth drop-in program to ensure a safe and enjoyable playing environment.

Job Duties

• Unlocks and locks-up the facility/program location as required.
• Organizes the physical set-up and general clean-up of the program area. Ensures that all equipment is put away at the end of the time period.
• Collects petty cash for "drop-in" admissions and places in safe. Totals admissions and signs off.
• Within a casual and informal setting, may organize "drop-in" children and youth participants into teams based on the age and ability of each participant.
• Maintains an inventory of supplies, reporting to the Program Coordinator/ Recreation Supervisor any items needing replacing.
• Ensures that "drop-in" participants under the age of twelve are signed in and out of facility/program area

Qualifications/Requirements

• Attending or has partially completed high school.
• One year of previous experience working with children and youth in sports setting.
• Experience with youth / teens and conflict resolution an asset.
• Minimum of 16 years of age at the start of employment
• Standard First Aid with CPR 'C'
• Good verbal/written communication skills, customer service skills and sensitivity to interact with a diversity of parents and staff in a courteous and efficient manner.

Core Behaviours

• Service Excellence: Meets or exceeds service standards when interacting with customers in the community and in the organization.
• Change & Innovation: Responds positively and professionally to change and helps others through change.
• Teamwork & Relationship Building: Interacts with others in an inclusive, collaborative and respectful way that creates effective working relationships.
• Communication: Communicates in a clear, professional and respectful way; demonstrates active listening.
• Accountable & Results Oriented: Demonstrates ethical behaviour and accountability, aligns with City values, and abides by relevant policies and legislation.
• Management & Leadership: Demonstrates self-management, professionalism and engagement; leads by example.

The City of Markham is committed to inclusive, accessible and barrier free employment practices and to creating a workplace that reflects and supports the diversity of the community we serve. Please let us know if you require an accommodation and we will work with you to ensure a barrier free hiring process.

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