PART TIME TEAM LEAD – PARKS AND RECREATION(COWAN PARK)(1 POSITION)Reporting to: Manager of Cowan Park Sportsplex
Department: Recreation
Classification: Part Time; Unionized
Salary Range: $29.33/hour - $32.97 per hour as per Schedule “A”
Starting Date: As soon as possible
Application Deadline: By no later than 4:00 pm on November 18, 2024
Why City of Woodstock?
Known as the Friendly-City, Woodstock is located in the heart of Oxford County and blends big city conveniences with a small-town feel. With a growing population of over 45,000 welcoming citizens, Woodstock residents place high value on our small-town atmosphere, while enjoying urban amenities. The city is a great place to call home with amazing parks and trails, fantastic amenities as well as wonderful arts and cultural facilities. At the crossroads of highways 401 and 403, Woodstock has a thriving manufacturing sector and opportunities in agriculture, education and healthcare and convenient access to communities across Southwestern Ontario. Visitors can enjoy the city's many festivals and delight in the many local shops and restaurants in Downtown Woodstock.
When you work for the City, you get to be part of an incredible team of dedicated people with a range of skills and experiences to share. Our team works together to help build a strong, connected community where people have access to the services they need, while enjoying a relaxed lifestyle. Other great benefits to working at the City of Woodstock:

• Join a growing and dynamic organization offering rewarding careers,
• Competitive Wages,
• Option to join a Defined Contribution Benefit Pension Plan (OMERS) where employee contributions (9%) are matched by the City,
• Training opportunities to support you in this role,
• And a great working environment for individuals committed to making a difference, just to name a few.

Responsibilities:

1. Oversees the operation of the facility, performing duties such as:

• Open, close and secure building,
• Operate facility within standards of practice set out by the City of Woodstock,
• Maintain a clean and safe facility,
• Oversee the daily delivery of registered and drop-in programming,
• Oversee the proper use of facility by user groups and rentals,
• Deal with customer service issues that arise,
• Ensure financial practices are followed,
• Complete and accurate entries and maintenance of facility logbook.

2. Oversee the work of other part-time staff, performing duties including:

• Verify assigned work has been completed,
• Ensure schedules are followed,
• Mediate issues and conflicts between staff and public,
• Verify cash receipt totals and balances,
• Arrange staff replacements for call-ins.

1. Makes decisions regarding registration, facility operations and rentals.
2. Refers problems or inquiries to Manager Facility Operations Cowan Park Sportsplex when necessary.
3. Directs emergency procedures.
4. Notifies management of any non-routine events as soon as possible.
5. May lead programs, support customers at front desk, clean the facility and support set up/take down for programs and events.
6. Qualifications must always remain current.
7. Works with minimal supervision.
8. Required to attend all in-service training sessions.
9. Help facilitate staff training.
10. Responsible for evaluating programs using the HIGH FIVE Quest II evaluation tool.
11. Responsible for managing programming and delivery.
12. Communicates respectfully and pleasantly with the public, including interacting with children in an age-appropriate way.
13. Assist staff with registration and administration duties. Knowledgeable on software.
14. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:Essential

• Must have or attain HIGH FIVE: Principles of Healthy Child Development Certification
• Must have or attain HIGH FIVE: Quest 2 Certification
• Must have or attain certification Standard First Aid with CPR and AED Certification
• Experience Supervising
• Comfortable working with computer software such as Microsoft Office
• Experience with Perfect Mind Software considered an asset
• Minimum 2 years' experience working in a recreation environment

Working Conditions:

• May be exposed to cleaning chemicals
• This position requires standing, walking, and performing physical tasks for extended periods of time
• Must be available to work early morning and late evening hours, including weekend shifts
• Hours of work will not exceed forty-eight (48) hours in a two week period in accordance with the C.U.P.E., Local 1146 – Inside Part-time Unit collective agreement.

The City of Woodstock is committed to diversity and inclusivity in employment and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. We embrace equity, diversity, justice, inclusion and belonging and we're committed to building a team that represents many backgrounds, perspectives and skills, representative of the communities we serve. The more inclusive we are, the better our work and workplace will be. We are committed to creating a workplace where people experience meaningful work, a sense of hope and optimism, an environment of trust, and inspired results. If this sounds like an environment in which you would like to work, apply here today! We strongly encourage applications from all qualified individuals, especially those who can provide different perspectives and contribute to a further diversification of ideas.
Please note: Immediate family member, as per City of Woodstock Nepotism Policy, HR-015, shall not be employed in the City of Woodstock in any capacity under the following circumstances, but not limited to wherein the family member is in a supervisory or management capacity or responsible for the work of the individual or the department. A conflict of interest must be declared to the Director of Human Resources as outlined in the City of Woodstock Nepotism Policy, HR-015 as soon as it has been identified.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Woodstock will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform the City's Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation by contacting [email protected]. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information & Protection of Personal Privacy Act, personal information collected will only be used for candidate selection. Human Resources will work together with the hiring committee to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation for the selection process which will enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.
Satisfactory passing of a criminal record check, employment and proof of qualifications, will be required of any successful candidate(s) for this position.
We invite all qualified applicants to submit their resume and cover letter via online at http://careers.cityofwoodstock.ca.
We thank all candidates who apply but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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