Facility In-Charge - Toronto/East York District

Posting Date: Jan 21, 2025

Location: Toronto, ON, CA

Company: City of Toronto


Important: Do not apply to this job opportunity if you are a returning City of Toronto employee, instead please complete an online scheduling form.

 

The Community Recreation Branch is responsible for the delivery of high-quality, community-based recreation programs and services to the diverse neighbourhoods of Toronto. We provide a variety of programs that promote the social and physical development for people of all ages, with an emphasis on children and youth. The Community Recreation Branch strives to ensure Toronto residents have positive recreational experiences that enhance quality of life and contribute to lifelong active living.

 

Req ID:  53360
Job Category:  Program and Facility Support, incl Call Centre
Job Type:  Temporary, Part-time
Hourly Rate:  $17.82 
Number of Positions:  TBD
Start Date:  TBD  
Work Location:  TBD
District:  Toronto/East York
Season:  Summer  
Duration:  TBD
Shift Information:  TBD
Division:  Parks, Forestry & Recreation
Section:  PFR CR Community Recreation
Posting End Date:  03/08/2025 

                     

Responsibilities:

  • Assists recreation and facility staff with the delivery of recreational programming, the accommodation of the permit groups and the provision of client customer service.
  • Provides guidance to program staff, participants and/or permit holders.
  • Acts as supervisor as defined by the Ontario Health and Safety Act.
  • Opens/closes facility including arming and disarming security systems.
  • Ensures program staff levels are secured.
  • Ensures set up for programs and permit functions is completed as per facility schedule.
  • Ensures that facilities, programs, equipment and supplies are available and meet health and safety standards.
  • Ensures Division’s policies and procedures are adhered to by all staff and participants.
  • Informs staff of all incidents/injuries in a timely manner.  Ensures forms are completed and assists with follow-up.
  • Assists with the monitoring and evaluating of programs and services.
  • Performs administrative tasks to support the programs.
  • Communicates with the facility maintenance staff and provides assistance.
  • Acts as member of the on-site emergency response team.
  • Completes a shift summary in the facility logbook ensuring that critical information is recorded.
  • Assists with pre-opening activities including program preparation and staff training for seasonal operations.
  • Attends and participates in meetings and training sessions.
  • Takes action to deal with incidents, problems and emergencies and comply with Divisional/City Policies and Procedures.

 

Qualifications:

  • Proficiency in use of current office technology and other computer applications relevant to the position (i.e. CLASS Program Registration & Point of Sale).
  • Ability to handle and balance money.
  • Excellent customer service skills.
  • Ability to give direction to other staff in facility.
  • Ability to manage issues and to follow up with proper documentation.
  • Experience developing, implementing, organizing and evaluating recreation programs and services for all age groups in the following areas: Sports; Aquatics; Arts & Heritage; Cultural/Social activities; Fitness & Wellness; Adapted and Integration; Camps & Playgrounds; Skating; Special Events; After school Recreation Care and Youth Services would be an asset.
  • Must attend and successfully complete related mandatory training sessions (NEO/REO, WHMIS, CLASS Program Registration, etc.).
  • Good knowledge & understanding of all relevant regulations, policies and procedures.
  • Must produce original current Standard First Aid and Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation certifications as recognized by the WSIB.
  • You possess certification in Parks and Recreation Ontario's Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD).  This is a mandatory course that will be provided to you at no cost upon obtaining a conditional offer of employment. You will be provided with course dates and details at that time.

We thank all applicants for their submission. Only candidates who are selected for next steps will be contacted. Be sure to check your email regularly, including junk/spam mail folder, and log in to your profile to see the status of your application under Jobs Applied.

 

Accommodation:  If you are an individual who requires accommodation, due to disability under the Ontario Human Rights Code, to apply for this position, please email us at recjobs@toronto.ca, quoting the Requisition ID and the job title.  The City is committed to providing Code-protected accommodation throughout its hiring process. Please visit Hiring Policies and Statements (toronto.ca) for further details.

 

Vulnerable Sector Check: One of the requirements for working with children and vulnerable adults is applicants providing the results of a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC). Once a candidate completes online onboarding documentation, candidates that reside in the City of Toronto (postal code starts with "M") will be sent an email with a voucher code to complete an online VSC application with Toronto Police at no cost. Applicants who reside outside of the City of Toronto will need to obtain a Vulnerable Sector Check from their local Police Service at their own cost.  For further information on the vulnerable sector screening, please contact your local Police Service.