Program Coordinator: Sun Life Diabetes Education and Awareness Program, Recreation Services

Job title: Program Coordinator: Sun Life Diabetes Education and Awareness Program, Recreation Services

Job description: Description:

*This is a sessional position from July 2022 – July 2023*

Responsibilities:

• Contacts the relevant schools and community agencies to determine interest in attending the program at the University of Winnipeg.
• Arranging for transportation of participants to and from the University.
• Contacting and confirming current community sponsors of the event.
• Arranging to have sponsor gifts delivered and distributed to the students.
• Confirm food arrangements for each week with Diversity foods and arrange for pick-up and delivery.
• Purchasing food supplies not provided by Diversity Food Service.
• Coordinate any supportive needs.
• Ensure that programmers for each session are on time to set up and offer the program.
• Be prepared to step in to help in the event of sickness or other unforeseen circumstances.
• Orientation for new programmers and/or volunteers.
• Monitors facilities to ensure the safety of all users. Takes appropriate action to eliminate risks or communicate risks to appropriate staff.
• Coordinate participant availability and accessibility for faculty members wishing to conduct approved research as part of the program.
• Coordinating with faculty members to have students present in the program as part of their course requirements or on a voluntary basis.
• Ensure that accurate records of attendance and incidence reports are maintained.
• Submit a final report at the end of the program.
• Contribute to and oversee content of programming.
• Promote program on social media, local media and UW Communications Department.

Qualifications:

• Post-Secondary Degree in Kinesiology, Nutrition or a related field preferred.
• Registered Dietitian Preferred.
• Knowledge of Diabetes and the value of exercise and diet on the prevention and treatment of the disease.
• Experience with community-based nutrition Education programs and best practices.
• At least one year of previous experience with sport or recreation camps.
• Experience in a coordinating role managing a program.
• Able to independently coordinate instructors, participants, food services and sponsors throughout the implementation of the program.
• Good communication and motivational skills.

An equivalent combination of education, experience, skills, knowledge and abilities may be considered.

Condition(s) of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Note: The work described in this posting will be conducted in-person.

The University of Winnipeg has a Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy that requires all those coming to designated indoor campus spaces to provide proof they are fully vaccinated. The Policy has been suspended effective May 2, 2022. However, prospective employees should know that the Policy may be reinstated in the future based on changing public health circumstances.

The University of Winnipeg is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognizes that a diverse staff and faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research environments, and is essential to academic and institutional excellence. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and encourage women, racialized persons, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ persons to confidentially self-identify at time of application.

If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact Shelby Phillips, HR Assistant at sh.phillips@uwinnipeg.ca.

The personal information of applicants is collected under the authority of the University of Winnipeg Act and 36(1)(b) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. All personal information collected via the recruitment process is used to assess the applicant’s suitability, eligibility, and qualifications for employment, and to otherwise support recruitment activities. This information will be provided to participating members of the recruitment process. Questions regarding the collection of your personal information may be directed to the Director, HR Services, 515 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, R3B 2E9 or 204.786.9066.

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