Youth Leadership Programs
Youth Leadership Program Leader
| The Program Leader works with the Program Assistant to plan and implement a leadership program for
youth ages 11-12 or 13-15 in Flemingdon Park and Thorncliffe Park. The program helps youth become
leaders in their own lives through workshops and activities that build confidence, explore beliefs/values
and develops skills such as: communication, decision making and positive conflict resolution. |
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| Hours |
- 5.5 hours per week
- Program runs once a week from 3pm - 6pm (day TBA) and some weekends starting in the middle of October and ending in the middle of June
- Some additional hours in September for training, planning and shopping
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| Responsibilities |
- Work with the Program Assistant to plan and implement activities and workshops that meet the objectives of the Youth Leadership Program.
- Create a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment where participants feel comfortable to participate in discussions and activities
- Plan and attend program trips including the Babysitting and FIRST AID Certifications and the end of year Leadership Weekend Trip.
- Plan and prepare healthy snack
- Supervise participants and implement the necessary behaviour management strategies.
- Complete and submit paperwork and reports.
- Manage the budget for program supplies, food and trips
- Supervise, support and evaluate the Program Assistant, and volunteers
- Maintain professional and friendly relations with our Community Partners and the participants' parents.
- Embody and implement Moorelands goals, policies and procedures
- Other duties as assigned
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| Qualifications |
- Have extensive experience working directly with youth 11 - 15 years old
- Have experience coordinating programs, activities or events.
- Proven leadership, organizational and interpersonal skills
- Be energetic, enthusiastic, patient and flexible.
- Able to work in team and individual settings.
- Experience working in a multi-cultural environment is an asset.
- Knowledge of the Flemingdon Park and Thorncliffe Park areas is an asset.
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| Application Deadline |
August 15 |
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Youth Leadership Program Assistant
| The Program Assistant assists the Program Leader plan and implement a leadership program for youth
ages 11-12 or 13-15 in Flemingdon Park or Thorncliffe Park. The program helps youth become leaders
in their own lives through workshops and activities that build confidence, explore beliefs/values and
develops skills such as: communication, decision making and positive conflict resolution. |
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| Hours |
- 3.25 hours per week
- Program runs once a week from 3pm - 6pm (day TBA) and some weekends starting in the middle of October and ending in the middle of June
- There will be additional hours in September for training
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| Responsibilities |
- Assist the Program Leader plan and implement activities and workshops that meet the objectives of the Youth Leadership Program.
- Create a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment where participants feel comfortable participating in discussions and activities.
- Attend program trips including the Babysitting and FIRST AID Certifications and the end of year Leadership Weekend Trip.
- Help prepare healthy snack
- Supervise participants and implement the necessary behaviour management strategies.
- Assist Program Leader with paperwork
- Maintain professional and friendly relations with our Community Partners and the participants' parents
- Embody and implement Moorelands goals, policies and procedures
- Support volunteers
- Other duties as assigned
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| Qualifications |
- Experience working directly with youth 11 - 15 years old
- Proven leadership, organizational and interpersonal skills
- Be energetic, enthusiastic, patient and flexible.
- Able to work in team and individual settings.
- Experience working in a multi - cultural environment is an asset.
- Knowledge of the Flemingdon Park and Thorncliffe Park areas is an asset.
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| Application Deadline |
August 15 |
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How to Apply
Send resume and covering letter indicating job preference(s) to:
City Programs
Moorelands Community Services
250 Merton Street, Suite 501
Toronto, Ontario M4S 1B1
Fax: (416) 466-0727
E-mail: Katie Wright
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE!
