JOB SUMMARY

The mandate of Complexes, Aqua & Specialized Services is to provide strategic vision and innovative leadership in managing customer centric sports, physical activity, aquatics and recreation venues, programs and services for all ages, including the management of facilities and/or land, and for the delivery of indoor and outdoor recreation programs and services. This Service provides city wide access to adapted, therapeutic and integrated recreation programs, giving children, youth and adults with special needs the opportunity to participate in community recreation.

Under the guidance of a Coordinator, Inclusive Recreation, you are responsible for the supervision of children who have been previously diagnosed as having special needs and/or experiencing problems participating in mainstream camps. This includes program adaptation, intervention, recording information and instructing/mentoring camp staff to ensure inclusion and a supportive recreation environment for preschool/children and youth with special needs (including behavioural and medical needs) registered in a City of Ottawa day camp. You may provide ongoing integration to ensure participants have a safe and enjoyable camp experience. Work is performed in accordance with related legislation, policies, procedures, and guidelines.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Note:  minimum age of 16 years is required for this Summer Student job.

Post-Secondary Student (completion of second year college or university) in a related child development field (Developmental Service Worker, Youth and Childcare Worker, Child Development Studies, Autism Studies, Psychology and/or Mental Health Related field, Therapeutic Recreation and/or Adapted Recreation)

Note:  Student must be returning to school in the fall

Minimum of 8 months but less than 1 year of related experience is required - working with preschoolers, school age children and youth is required, including 600 hours of working with children and youth with special needs, camp counselor, leader or senior camp counselor, recreation and/or special needs programming, client care, program adaptation

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of special needs population
• Understanding the development and recreational needs of children
• Legislation protecting rights of special needs client, populations
• Services which may include practice guidelines and standards of client care
• Physical Accessibility audit
• Risk Management practices
• Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Training in feeding and other personal care requirements
• Programming skills in crafts, sports, games, creative play, stories, and music
• Ability to operate any required tools/equipment/assistive devices
• Ability to accompany and supervise participants in a variety of environments including aquatic.
• Lift and transfers procedures (as instructed and trained) to avoid participant or self-injury
• Ability to follow verbal and/or written directions/procedures
• Ability to promote teamwork and to work independently when appropriate
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, facilitation, leadership, and programming planning skills
• Documentation and sound written skills
• Maintain a fun and safe environment
• Good Judgement, leadership, and team spirit
• Shows initiative, Patient, Good role model
• Trustworthy, Flexible, Creative, Outgoing, Reliable, Enthusiastic
• Physically fit and able to participate in active recreation activities
• Proper attire and footwear

Core Behaviours
Core behaviours define the City’s expectations of the behaviours employees should demonstrate in performing their work.  They are reflective of the City’s culture and values and guide all our present and future activities.  Every employee is encouraged to learn, embody and demonstrate these core behaviours.

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