Company Description

The County of Grande Prairie builds on its natural environment and the entrepreneurial spirit of its citizens to provide an unmatched quality of life and opportunity for all. We offer a collaborative and dynamic workplace where our values of Trustworthy, Transparent, Respectful, and Collaborative guide our conduct and contribute to a healthy culture.

Job Description

The County of Grande Prairie is currently seeking a Summer Program Coordinator. The Coordinator's role is to effectively, efficiently, and professionally provide a well-organized recreation and socially based summer program for children ages 6-12, in various communities within the County. This position reports to the Child, Youth and Family Program Supervisor.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Develop, plan and implement summer programs for children and youth in cooperation with the FCSS Team Lead and Program Assistant
• Manage site locations for all Summer Day Camp programs
• Take program registrations and keep all registration lists up to date, ensuring that all parents and/or guardians fill out registration forms and waiver forms for the Summer Day Camp Program
• Supervise Program Assistant and program participants, promoting social and emotional well-being and fun
• Prepare for and lead activities, games, and crafts in person
• Applying first aid to injured participants if required
• Responsible for documentation of all incidents and accidents on the provided forms and immediately inform the FCSS Team Lead
• Ensure open communication with participants, parents, and staff. Must respond to parent and participant questions and concerns
• Advise the FCSS Supervisor of any needs of the Summer Day Camp Program expenditures
• Ensure that all activities, or events, are scheduled and documented in a timely and organized manner
• Proper set up and dismantle of daily activities at various locations
• Ensure that all exit doors and windows are closed, lights are off, and the main door is locked prior to leaving the building
• Compile and submit program outcome reports

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, patient and have a love of children.

• Experience working with groups of children
• Previous supervisory experience
• Must be a minimum of 16 years old to a maximum of 30 years old as per the Canada Summer Jobs Grant requirements
• Valid class 5 license with an acceptable driver's abstract
• Reliable vehicle to be used for work purposes
• Knowledge of local resources, agencies, and referral sources
• Knowledge of the stages of physical, social, emotional, and intellectual developmental needs of children
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to plan and organize appropriate daily activities
• Ability to work independently and as part of the FCSS team.
• CPR/First Aid with AED (will provide training, if needed)

Additional Information

Term Length: This position works Monday to Friday for 35 hours per week from May 19 – August 22, 2025

Closing date: This posting will close on March 2nd, 11.59 pm (MST)

Pay rate: $28.61 to $33.66 per hour

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The County of Grande Prairie recognizes and values the principles of fair hiring practices. We are committed to a respectful and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all qualified individuals. Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please contact [email protected] and we will work with you to meet your needs.

• This posting may be used for future vacancies or to fill more than one position
• This posting may be open until a suitable candidate(s) is/are found.

Please note that once your application is complete, you will receive a confirmation email. If we require any additional information we will contact you. Due to the volume of applications received we can only answer questions at the interview stage.