Children’s Summer Program Coordinator
ASSIST Community Services Centre
Edmonton area
Unit 2, 810 Saddleback Road Edmonton, AB T6J 4W4
closes in 15 days (Fri, 9 May) canada summer jobs / summer students
• $21.00 per hour
Responsibilities:
Develop, organize and deliver high quality content to participants of the Children's Summer Program (Ages 6-10)
Prepare culturally sensitive activities and programming based on children's demographic (BIPOC and newcomer/immigrant)
Complete planning of program activities in May and June
Supervise, lead, and work collaboratively with program staff to deliver program activities
Recruit, provide orientation, supervise, and support volunteers
Supervise and lead large groups of children (approximately 20)
Assist and support guest educators and help to facilitate activities as requested
Assist parents and guardians with the intake and registration of program participants
Deliver first aid to children if necessary
Organize and purchase materials and supplies
Create and maintain a safe, positive, and fun environment for children and volunteers
Manage budget
Record children and volunteer information using a database
Prepare final, end of summer report
Act according to the guidance and direction of the Executive Director and Youth Program Supervisor
Qualifications:
Post-secondary student in Education, Physical Education and Recreation, Early Childhood Development, arts, sciences, or equivalent of experience and education
At least one year of experience planning and delivering recreation programs to children
Good coordinating, communicating and interpersonal skills
Be creative and flexible
Fluency in English
Demonstrate strong leadership abilities
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Possess current first aid certificate
Successful applicants must undergo security and child welfare check
Access to a vehicle will be required on some days
Other Information:
Hours of work:
May 20 to July 4, 2025: Monday to Friday from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm (20 hours/week)
July 7 to August 19, 2025: Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm or 9:00 am to 5:00 pm (40 hours/week)
ASSIST offers flexibility and a supportive working environment.
Police Information Check including vulnerable sector search and Intervention Record Check are conditions of employment.
Please submit resume and cover letter to when applying. Job position description is available for viewing at www.assistcsc.org . We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.
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