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Job Details: Adult 19+ and 55+ Program Staff (Part Time)
| Open Date | Oct 14 2021 - 03:09:00 PM | Close Date | Jan 31 2022 - 11:59:00 PM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Position Title | Adult 19+ and 55+ Program Staff (Part Time) | Posting Type | Non-Union |
| Posting Status | Active | Position Length | Part Time |
| Department Group | Hours per Week | Hours worked may vary from 0-27.5 hours per week | |
| Department | Recreation, Community and Culture | Openings | 10 |
| Education | High School (Completed) | Company | City of Burlington |
| Location | Recreation Facility/Arena | Competition | RCC-191-21 |
| Salary Range | $16.95 - $21.65 per hour (Grades 3-5 – Under Review) |
Description
Working for the City of Burlington
A great career is closer than you think. Come work for the City of Burlington, where you’ll be joining an innovative and progressive workplace focused on building a 21st century city that respects the diversity of our residents, visitors and employees; and prioritizes continuous opportunities for you to learn and grow.
Position Overview
The City of Burlington is currently accepting applications for the following Adult 19+ and 55+ programs:
- Program Leaders – starting rate of pay $16.95 per hour
- Program Instructors – starting rate of pay $19.27 per hour
- Specialized Program Instructors – starting rate of pay $21.65 per hour
These positions report to the Recreation Programmer and/or the Recreation Coordinator and provide versatility in program platforms including indoor, outdoor, and virtual online programming throughout the City of Burlington locations as determined by program needs.
Positions and schedules may vary based on program registrations. Hours will be established based on program needs, and confirmed in advance with the incumbent, and may be between 1-27.5 hours weekly depending on position.
Seeking Program Instructors and Program Leaders in recreation programming including but not limited to:
- Fine Arts –Painting, Drawing,
- Craft and Makers – Clay, Textiles, Modelling, Animation, Calligraphy
- Group Music – instruments, Jam Sessions, Vocal, Choral
- Lecture and Discussion – Culture, Travel, History, Lifestyle, Sport, etc.
- Music and Art Therapy
- Personal Training
- Languages
- Technology Coaching and Training
- Dance – Theatre, Jazz, Barre, Tap, Highland
- Fitness
- Wellness Facilitation – discussion/education, practices such as Yoga, Meditation, Restorative Movement
- Sport Instruction, Convening – Pickleball, Disc Golf, Badminton, Volleyball
- Social Event Planning – dining, celebrations, entertainment
Responsibilities
Program Staff will be responsible for:
- Planning and implementing creative and inclusive programs to meet the needs, interests and abilities of all program participants.
- Submitting Lesson Plans for approval prior to each session.
- Ensuring safety of program, wellbeing of all participants, creating social learning environments, and adhering to all health and safety protocols.
- Maintaining required certifications, completing all required trainings, working with supervisors, and providing recommendations regarding customer feedback, lesson modification, and activity enhancements.
- During course of instruction provide participants with modifications which consider functional needs and adapt teaching styles to assist participants with learning differences.
- Complete administrative requirements such as: attendance, inventory controls, etc.
Requirements
The successful candidate will have strong instructional and teaching skills to communicate effectively with all participants. Experience using Microsoft Teams and leading online programs is considered an asset as is experience with Microsoft Office. Comfort teaching in indoor, outdoor, and virtual platforms also an asset.
Standard First Aid with CPR-C is preferred and dependent on program requirements.
Leadership skills and experience working with Adults 19 years of age and older preferred.
All staff must complete mandatory training prior to the start of program. Training is offered through a combination of online and in-person learning. Accommodations can be provided as needed.
Police Check Requirement
This position requires the successful candidate to provide a clear criminal record check with vulnerable sector screening at their own expense.
Additional Information
All City of Burlington staff are required to be fully vaccinated as a condition of hire in accordance with the City’s COVID-19 Staff Vaccination Policy. For more information on this policy, please click on the following link: https://www.burlington.ca/en/your-city/career-opportunities.asp
Accommodations
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the City of Burlington accommodates the individual needs of applicants with disabilities within the recruitment process. Please call us at 905-335-7602 or email us at: hr@burlington.ca if you require accommodation to ensure your equal participation in the recruitment and selection process.