Recreation Coordinator

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Role Summary

The Safehaven Project for Community Living (Safehaven) is a registered charity that provides residential and respite care to children and adults with complex medical needs.

The Recreation Coordinator supports our clients with complex medical needs in the Greater Toronto Area by providing recreational and leisure activities.

The Recreation Coordinator is responsible for planning, overseeing, and directing the operations, services, staff, and activities for Safehaven clients. Performance requires ability to work independently with initiative and discretion within established guidelines. This classification is distinguished from Recreation Supervisor in that the latter has overall administrative and operational responsibility for recreation programs and related services.

Reporting to the location Client Care Coordinator; the Recreation Coordinator works as a part of a multi-disciplinary team including Registered Practical Nurses, the Director, Programs & Professional Practice, and the Safehaven leadership team to ensure the highest quality of care and service delivery to the Safehaven’s clients.

Responsibilities:

• Oversees the development, promotion, and implementation of a diversified recreation programs and services for all ages in accordance with community needs; evaluates program effectiveness; recommends changes and implements management decisions.
• Oversees the activities of staff and volunteers; plans, assigns, trains, directs, and monitors staff duties; provides input to supervisor for employee performance evaluations.
• Serves as a liaison and resource for community agencies and other organizations; performs community outreach to promote recreation programs and stimulate interest in Safehaven.
• Serves as a Safehaven representative with external organizations; attends and/or speaks at meetings, community and professional functions, and conferences as assigned.
• Assists supervisor with budget development and management.
• Performs administrative tasks, such as attending and scheduling meetings, preparing reports, monitoring expenditures, and maintaining records.
• Assists in developing and implementing policies, procedures, and staff training for program areas.
• Receives and responds to questions and concerns from patrons; identifies issues and resolves problems or refers to supervisor as appropriate.
• Performs routine facility maintenance and logistics, including but not limited to, the setup and tear down of tables, chairs, equipment, and supplies.
• Responsible for custodial, event, class, program field, and facility logistics.
• Provides communication and written documentation regarding all recreation program areas and facility activities, including, but not limited to, damages, problems, needs, issues, and compliance with rental agreements, policies, and procedures.
• Responsible for monitoring and inspecting fields and facilities, supplies, and equipment for safety and security; performs routine field and facility maintenance and ensures repairs are completed as needed.
• Monitor’s inventory, orders supply, and maintains purchase records within authorized budget.
• Oversees fee collection and accounting activities; reviews records and files to ensure proper accounting and documentation consistent with Safehaven’s policies and procedures.
• Follows all policies and procedures, established by the organization as they pertain to the operation of a residence, and the health, safety, and welfare of clients in care. Follows all policies and procedures, established by the organization as they pertain to employee conduct and performance.
• Responds respectfully and effectively to people of all cultures, classes, races, ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientation and faiths and religions in a manner that recognizes, affirms, and values the worth of individuals, families, and communities.
• Upholds a high standard of proper conduct and professionalism.
• Cooperates in maintaining complete and confidential case records for each client in care.
• Follows all Health and Safety policies that are set out at Safehaven.
• Shall report hazards to the location Supervisor/Client Care Coordinator that the employee observes.
• Maintains records and completes required reports.
• Works collaboratively with internal and external customers.
• Assists with Safehaven special events as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge Of:

• Principles and practices of leadership, positive reinforcement, and team dynamics.
• Principles and practices of custodial and facility operations.
• Principles and practices of sports field maintenance, operations, and logistics.
• Organization and operation of the assigned program area and related facilities.
• Proper care and safety practices of recreation, facility, sports field equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Methods and techniques of planning, evaluating, and implementing recreation programs, services, and activities.
• Principles and techniques for fostering effective work groups.
• Relevant rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Cash management, accounting, and record-keeping techniques.
• Principles and practices for providing high level of customer service.
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
• Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and applications related to the work.

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary Diploma or Degree in Recreation and Leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, or other related field from a Community College or University.
• Experience working with, or desire to work with children and adults in a Developmental Services environment.
• Previous experience working with children and adolescents with complex medical needs an asset;
• Must be flexible with work hours and ability to work weekends or evenings as required;
• Strong planning and budgeting skills to draft and maintain a summer schedule with all planned activities and fall back activities depending on the weather, etc.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Work remotely:

• No