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We are currently accepting applications for the following positions: 
After-School Program Activity Leader
Front Desk Receptionist
Swimming Instructor and Lifeguard

After-School Program Activity Leader

Part-Time
Starting at $16/hour

MAIN FUNCTION

Provide leadership and supervision to children in the After-School Program. Implement lesson plans, ensure children participate in all activities, while ensuring the safety and well-being of all participants.

REPORTS TO

Program Assistant, Program Coordinator, and Director of Children and Youth Recreation Programs

DUTIES

  1. Provide supervision and leadership to program participants.
  2. Provide a safe, structured environment for the participants.
  3. Ensure that the participants’ needs are met and that they are enjoying the program.
  4. Ensure that the Members’ Rules of Conduct are carried out in the program
  5. Act as a role model for the participants conducting oneself in a respectful, cordial, mature and responsible manner.
  6. Adhere to the Principles for Healthy Child Development.
  7. Take the time to research and to plan assigned program activities, making activities innovative, motivating and interesting to our Members.
  8. Maintain acceptable appearance in uniform and personal hygiene at all times.
  9. Work with and provide directions to the volunteers and students.
  10. Attend staff meetings, trainings, and planning sessions as required.
  11. Responsible for helping to clean the program areas and other maintenance duties as needed.
  12. Act as a representative of BGC Durham and help promote the Club by example and being of service to parents, volunteers, and other clients as the need arises.
  13. Maintain regular, positive and consistent feedback to parents when they are signing out their child/children.
  14. Complete written documentation as required and submit to supervisor in a timely fashion.
  15. Follow and practice all health and safety rules in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Public Health Act.
  16. Ensure that supplies and equipment are adequate, safe and in good repair.

WORKING CONDITIONS

  • Flexible hours are required, dictated by programming needs
  • Monday to Friday, hours typically fall between 2pm and 6pm
  • Required to work in a variety of settings including outdoors and in the pool

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

  • Experience in programs for youth 5-18 years of age and knowledge of child development
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Familiar with the High Five Principles of Healthy Child Development
  • Knowledge of fitness and nutrition
  • First Aid and C.P.R. certifications
  • Punctual, meticulous, and reliable

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

To apply, please submit your resume to employment@bgcdurham.com. Please indicate which of the follow areas you would be able to work in: Ajax, Bowmanville, Newcastle, Oshawa, Pickering, Whitby.

We thank all those who apply, but be advised that due to the large number of applications received, acknowledgement will only be forwarded to those applicants invited for an interview.

BGC Durham is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environment. Please advise the agency of any accommodations needed to ensure your access to a fair and equitable process. Any information received to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

Front Desk Receptionist

Part-Time
$17/hour

MAIN FUNCTION

The Front Desk Receptionist is the first impression of BGC Durham to the public. This position helps to ensure that all staff, volunteers, visitors, and callers have a positive experience during their interaction with the agency and its programs.

REPORTS TO

Office Coordinator

DUTIES

  • Is familiar with all programs and services provided by BGC Durham.
  • Answers the phone, directs calls to the appropriate person or program area, takes messages, and answers general inquiries relating to programs offered.
  • Accepts, receipts and records payments for programs, memberships, donations, etc.
  • Assists with program registrations and memberships.
  • Maintain order in lobby and front desk areas and assist Club members and staff.
  • Assist with general office duties and programs as directed.
  • Complete regular, informative correspondence for Club members and their families.
  • Follow procedures relating to Club rentals, opening, and closing the facility as applicable, including pool duties.
  • Attend staff meetings, training sessions, and accept any other assigned responsibilities and duties for the Club or community as assigned by the Executive Director.
  • Work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
  • Adheres to the Principles of Healthy Child Development.

WORKING CONDITIONS

  • 15-20 hours per week
  • Evening and weekends with occasional weekday daytime hours
  • Frequent interruptions
  • At times, high noise level
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Work in a pool environment

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

  • Have a high degree of maturity, reliability, honesty, integrity, and moral character
  • Friendly, outgoing personality
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Be able to supervise, direct, and guide groups of people
  • Experience working with youth 4-18 years of age
  • Excellent telephone manner
  • Proficiency in computer skills
  • First Aid and CPR certification (an asset)
  • Punctual, meticulous, reliable
  • Familiar with the High Five Principles of Healthy Child Development

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS 

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to employment@bgcdurham.com by October 18th, 2022, be sure to indicate you are applying for for the Front Desk Receptionist position. Please note that training is provided during daytime hours.

We thank all those who apply, but be advised that due to the large number of applications received, acknowledgement will only be forwarded to those applicants invited for an interview.

BGC Durham is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environment. Please advise the agency of any accommodations needed to ensure your access to a fair and equitable process. Any information received to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

Swimming Instructor and Lifeguard

Part-Time
Starting at $17/hour

MAIN FUNCTION

To instruct a quality swimming program and to keep clients safe in an aquatic environment following the Standards set out by Canadian Red Cross, Lifesaving Society, and BGC Durham. To prevent accidents, promote education and leadership amongst Aquatic and Club clients and provide first aid/rescue skills when necessary. Exhibit sound judgement and fairness, good leadership/organizational/ planning skills and be familiar with the aquatic policies and procedure manual.

REPORTS TO

Aquatics Director & Instructional/Guard Supervisor

DUTIES

  1. Express a caring attitude when working with children.
  2. Have a solid knowledge of all strokes and skills for all levels of the Red Cross Swim Preschool Program and Swim Kids Program.
  3. Prepare lesson plans for every aquatic class.
  4. Prepare mid-session and final aquatic progress reports according to policy.
  5. Keep up to date on Red Cross Water Safety standards.
  6. Prevent accidents through the enforcement of policies, rules, and regulations of the Club.
  7. Administer first aid skills to the best of one’s certification and ability.
  8. Be physically fit and alert to meet any emergency situation at any time.
  9. Maintain order in and about the facility’s environment.
  10. Assist with maintenance duties when required.
  11. Maintain acceptable appearance of both uniform and personal hygiene at all times.
  12. Act as a positive role model for the clients.
  13. Be knowledgeable and proficient with all swimming standards.
  14. Screen swimmers during the first lesson.
  15. Ensure that supplies and equipment are adequate, safe, in good repair, and that you clean up your own equipment and assist other staff if necessary.
  16. Maintain current qualifications.
  17. Attend all staff trainings and meetings.
  18. Perform all other duties deemed necessary by the Aquatic Director and/or Executive Director.
  19. Follow and practice all health and safety rules in accordance with the Ontario health and Safety Act and the Public Health Act.
  20. Report any accidents/incidents involving staff to Director and write out a report.
  21. Perform all other duties deemed necessary by the Aquatic Director and Executive Director.

WORKING CONDITIONS

  • Working with swim participants – physical manipulation, safety, instructing
  • Required to lift pool equipment – set up and clean-up of lessons
  • Evening and weekend shifts
  • Ability to work in a pool environment

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

  • NLS
  • Canadian Red Cross Water Safety Instructors
  • Lifesaving Society Instructors
  • Standard First Aid/CPR-C
  • Minimum 16 years of age
  • Current criminal reference check
  • W.H.M.I.S.
  • High Five Certification
  • Have an understanding of child development
  • Have experience working with children

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Please submit your resume and cover letter to employment@bgcdurham.com, be sure to indicate that you are applying for the Swimming Instructor and Lifeguard position. 

We thank all those who apply, but be advised that due to the large number of applications received, acknowledgement will only be forwarded to those applicants invited for an interview.

BGC Durham is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environment. Please advise the agency of any accommodations needed to ensure your access to a fair and equitable process. Any information received to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

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