Community Outreach Specialist

Job title: Community Outreach Specialist

Job description: JOB TITLE: Community Outreach Specialist
DEPARTMENT: Community Services
NUMBER OF POSITIONS: Several
JOB STATUS & DURATION: Part time
HOURS OF WORK: 24 hour workweek / variable hours
LOCATION: Undefined
HOURLY RATE: $20.67
JOB TYPE: Management and Administration
POSTING DATE: January 25, 2024
CLOSING DATE: March 01, 2024

AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY:

Reporting to the Recreation Programmers/Recreation Coordinators, develop, organize, implement and oversee education programs, events and instructors while promoting recreation programs and initiatives in the community.

• Plan, organize, schedule and deliver high quality, safe and stimulating recreation and culture programs and events
• Recruit, supervise, coach and evaluate staff including the development, delivery and documentation of staff training and meetings
• Deliver presentations for schools, and various community and business groups
• Research and implement various learning tools, in line with current industry trends
• Possess a thorough understanding of department initiatives and promote programs and services to schools and community groups
• Liaise with school staff and teachers, group leaders and participants to provide a high-level of customer service to all participants
• Receive program feedback in a professional manner and action any concerns or changes to maintain exceptional customer service and program quality
• Complete administrative duties in a timely manner
• Monitor the use of equipment and supplies, conduct inventory counts and re-stock as needed
• Understand, apply, enforce and adhere to Corporate Policies and Procedures, Emergency Procedures, and Health and Safety Standards for all participants and staff
• Action and report all concerns, accidents and incidents to immediate supervisor for follow up
• Travel between locations as required
• Performs other duties as assigned

SELECTION CRITERIA:

EDUCATION:

• Currently enrolled in, or completed Post-Secondary Degree or Diploma in a related field of study

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 1 year of experience teaching and developing learning programs for various age groups
• Experience in related recreational programs

OTHER SKILLS AND ASSETS:

• Minimum 18 years of age
• Valid non-probationary, Ontario Class “G” driver’s licence or access to reliable transportation
• Current Standard First Aid / CPR C from an accredited organization, or ability to obtain within 1 month of date of hire
• HIGH FIVE® Principles of Healthy Child Development or Sport Certification, or ability to obtain with 2 months of the date of hire
• HIGH FIVE® Quest 2, considered an asset
• Proficient in use of computers and various software programs
• Excellent customer service skills and communication skills, both written and oral

**Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria.

Interview: Our recruitment process may be completed with video conference technology.

As part of the corporation’s Modernizing Job Evaluation project, this position will undergo an evaluation which may result in a change to the rate of compensation. Any changes affecting this position will be communicated as information becomes available. *Our Hybrid Model is subject to change.

If this opportunity matches your interest and experience, please apply online by clicking the button above by March 01, 2024 and complete the attached questionnaire. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate(s) will be required, as a condition of employment, to execute a written employment agreement. The City of Brampton requires all applicants to have a valid Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (Level 2) or a Vulnerable Sector Check (if 18 years of age or older) issued from their local police department, dated within the last six (6) months. All checks must indicate for the purpose of employment.

As part of the application process, applicants will be invited to complete a self-identification survey. The survey is voluntary. Participation in the survey will have no impact on hiring decisions. Should you wish to opt out of completing the survey, please select “prefer not to answer” as a response to each question. All information collected is confidential and will not be shared with the hiring manager. The surveys will be anonymized and will be kept separate from applicant or employee files, such that the individuals who completed the surveys will not be identifiable. The results of the survey will assist in the analysis of disaggregated metrics for organizational planning purposes and our commitment to advance and foster diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City may use anonymized data to produce aggregate reports for internal or external use.

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