Inclusion Support Program Instructor (Part-time)
Why Guelph:
When you join the City of Guelph, you join a team of 2000 full and part-time employees who deliver services the community relies on every day. Together, we are bringing to life Guelph’s vision of an inclusive, connected, and prosperous city where we look after each other and our environment.
As a regional top employer, the City of Guelph values its employees and offers competitive salaries, excellent benefit packages, opportunities for professional development, a healthy work-life balance, and many roles with flexible work options.Our corporate values are integrity, service, inclusion, wellness, and learning. Guelph is consistently ranked as one of the best places in Canada to live, work, and play—all good reasons to consider a career in this beautiful city.
Position Overview:
City of Guelph Recreation offers a variety of recreation programs for people of all ages and abilities in weekly sessions throughout the year. Our Inclusion Support Program matches participants living with disabilities with program staff to provide support and assistance while participating in City of Guelph recreational programs and aquatics.The program helps participants reach personal goals, increase self-confidence, and allows for a positive and safe environment to enjoy recreational programming.
Guided by the goals and objectives of the City of Guelph Corporate Strategic Plan and committed to the Corporate Values of integrity, service, inclusion, wellness and learning, the candidate will aid in the achievement of the Community Vision for an inclusive, connected, prosperous city.
Hours of work
This is a part-time position, scheduled for up to 20 hours per week. Shift duration varies, may include evenings and weekends, and is dependent on programming needs. Hours of work and shift duration will be scheduled during these timeframes:
- Saturday and Sunday between 8:00am and 9:00pm
- Monday to Friday between 4:00pm and 9:00pm
Primary locations include:
- West End Community Center, 21 Imperial Rd South
- Victoria Road Recreation Center, 151 Victoria Road N
Depending on programming needs and registrations, other Recreation Services locations within Guelph may be required.
Key duties and responsibilities- Utilize behaviour management and program adaptation strategies to support individuals with varying needs and abilities in recreation programming and aquatics.
- Using a positive and supportive approach; develop a rapport with participants and leverage their unique strengths.
- Assist with the communication of skills directed by the Instructors and Recreation Programmers.
- Create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all participants.
- Provide support for participants with disabilities, who need assistance integrating into recreation activities.
- Assist with all aspects of programming including creating/adapting activities to meet the needs of participants, as well as set up/take down.
- Complete administrative tasks; all forms and documents.
- Communicate with the program team, and participant’s support worker/caregivers, as appropriate.
- Respect and maintain participant confidentiality.
- Maintain proper communication between all parties involved, including parent(s)/guardian(s).
- Complete and attend all mandatory City of Guelph training and meetings.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Experience working in a recreation setting.
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to respect and maintain participant confidentiality.
- A satisfactory Police Record Check including Vulnerable Sector Check
- Previous experience with program planning, development, and implementation.
- Previous experience with program adaptation and modification
- Ability to multi-task, work independently and in a team environment.
- Adaptable, patient and innovative approach to work.
- Able to work at various locations across the city.
- Valid CRP Level C certification and Standard First Aid (or willing to obtain upon hiring).
$18.29 per hour (under review)
How to apply
Qualified applicants are invited to apply using our online application system by Sunday April 13, 2025. Please note all applicants must complete the online questionnaire specific to this position at the time they submit their resume and cover letter in order to be considered.
For more information about some of the programs we are hiring for, please reference programs listed at www.recenroll.ca
The City of Guelph is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where employees feel welcome, valued and engaged. Our employment policies strictly prohibit all forms of discrimination on any of the grounds in relevant laws.All employment practices are solely based on individual merit, qualifications, and organization's needs at the time. In keeping with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, we are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals in our job application procedures.
If you need an accommodation in order to participate in the hiring process, you may contact us to make your needs known in advance.
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