Social Leisure Youth Program(SLYP-Out) Coordinator

When applying, please include competition number 2026-99-CSR-02 and position title in the subject line of all emails.

The Social Leisure Youth Program (SLYP-Out) provides recreational outings to youth experiencing disabilities.  Coordinators are responsible for participant selection, arranging community-based activities (small-group), record keeping, evaluation, volunteer recruitment & training, and supporting transportation as required. Candidates will be expected to work from the beginning of October to the end of April 2027. Duties include:

• Coordinating/conducting community-based recreational outings (evening) for the participants
• Providing an engaging, interactive, safe & fun atmosphere for participants
• Recruiting, training & coordinating volunteers for outings
• Conducting participant selection (includes in-home visits with participants & families/caregivers)
• Preparing & distributing monthly activity schedules
• May provide participant transportation to & from scheduled activities using personal vehicle
• Administrative duties (e.g., tracking participant/volunteer attendance, completing evaluations, receipt reimbursements)

Qualifications

• Student who is involved in post-secondary education in the human services field (i.e., Social Work, Education, Kinesiology, Recreational Therapy, or related disciplines)
• Experience working with children or youth who have a disability would be an asset
• Valid Class 5 Drivers License and ongoing access to personal vehicle
• Valid First Aid & CPR certificates
• Computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Suite
• Excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills
• Innovative and creative
• Final Candidates are required to provide satisfactory criminal record checks including a vulnerable sector search