Employment Opportunities
Kids On Track is now hiring! Please contact Kristy at kristy@kidsontrack.org for application guidelines for any of these positions
PLEASE NOTE: All summer positions are grant dependent and are subject to change
Summer Children/Youth Supervisors- positions still available
Start date: June 25| 9 Week Contract | $10.60/hr | 40 hours per week
Overview:
The Summer Children Supervisors will provide support in the following areas:
- Leadership skills development of Leaders In Training teens
- Child mentoring
- Supervision of the children and leaders in training during activities
- Implement daily activities and learning times
- Assist with administrative tasks
- Assist with fundraisers where applicable
- Positions include one week of over-night camp at Brightwood serving as a cabin counsellor
Training, Experience and Requirements:
- Must be a returning student under the age of 31
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Experience in leading groups of children and activities such as, but not limited to: swimming, archery, gym games, roller blading, biking, hiking, canoeing, crafts, low ropes courses etc.
- Experience in leading engaging learning times
- Training in the following areas will be provided: Policies and Procedures, Behavior Management, Special Needs Awareness, Universal Precautions, Abuse Awareness, Presentation skills (i.e. drama, puppetry), Game leading, Storytelling
- Required to attend orientation and training days.
- A bus license an asset (or willing to get a bus license)
- Must have current CPR/First Aid (by July)
Kids Club Leader
*Please note: Volunteers are also accepted for this program.
Club leaders will work alongside existing volunteers and with new volunteers in leading the character clubs at existing and new school sites. The Club Leaders report directly to the Club Coordinator. The positions require individuals who have a good understanding of child development and have experience leading children’s groups and activities. They must be able to work in a team setting and have the capacity to create a warm and welcoming environment for children. The scope of responsibilities includes:
Club Leadership
The Club Leader will implement the club lessons and activities that have been prepared by the Club Coordinator. They will contribute to development of internal and external developmental assets through offering affirmation, recognition, emotional support, and a welcoming and safe environment. Through positive modelling they will demonstrate constructive conflict resolution, respectful interpersonal communication and an optimistic outlook. Learning activities shall be implemented that are age appropriate, utilize experiential learning techniques, linked to practical life applications, and build social competencies. A variety of learning activities including, music, drama, art, games, storytelling and sharing times shall be incorporated.
The values of caring, equality and social justice, integrity, honesty, responsibility, and healthy lifestyle will be supported in the club lessons. The opportunity for children to explore and express their Christian values and beliefs in a non-denominational child friendly setting will be provided.
Materials and club lesson outlines shall be obtained from the Club Coordinator in advance of each club and the lesson reviewed. The Club Leader will contact the volunteers for their club prior to the club and review with them what each volunteer will be doing.
The Club Leader will ensure that all school and Kids On Track protocols are followed which may include: signing each volunteer in at the general office, taking attendance of the children, following safe dismissal procedures, setting up the room for the club activities, cleaning the area used, and returning supplies to a designated area in the school or bringing them back to the organization’s storage area.
Volunteer Mentoring
The Club Leader shall assist in the mentoring of the volunteers by providing individual evaluative feedback. They will lead a group debrief for the volunteers following each club and indentify what was done well and ways to improve. Notes will be made regarding any concerns that require follow up with parents or school staff. These concerns will be discussed with the Club Coordinator and a plan of action agreed upon.
School Community and Parents
The Club Leader will provide information to the parents regarding any upcoming events or special days. As needed the leader will speak with each parent to provide both club information and to create an opportunity for parents to communicate any concerns they have regarding their child. Periodically Club Leaders will speak with parents and school staff to gain evaluative feedback concerning the progress of each child.
The Club Leader will communicate with school principals and administrative staff on a ongoing basis to ensure that there are no schedule or facility changes that they should be aware of. They will check with the Administrative Assistant on a regular basis to see if there are new registrations for the club, if any children have moved or if there are changes in their contact information.
Administrative Support
The Club Leader will pick up from the Kids On Track office all supplies needed for that club.. This includes: attendance sheets, registration forms, musical equipment, lesson plans, activity supplies, and snacks. They are responsible to distribute any printed materials for the schools to give to the parents.
Wage:
Head Rainbows Facilitator
*Please note: class volunteers are also accepted for this program.
All positions have been filled for this round of classes. Please check back with us in August 2012.
Facilitators needed to lead the Rainbows Program. Rainbows is an established course, developed and designed specifically for grieving children who have experienced loss through death of a parent or divorce in their family . It consists of 6 week classes, with children in small groups, facilitated by a trained facilitator and an adult volunteer. Sessions are six weeks long. Classes will be held on Wednesday evenings from 6:00-8:00 pm. The total time commitment for each session would be twenty hours. Each facilitator must attend a two day training workshops and be certified.
We offer classes at four different levels from ages 6 – 13 years. The children are guided through activities that help them to identify, understand and begin to process the changes that have occurred in their family. The facilitators role is one of support, not that of a counsellor or therapist.
Facilitators must be able to work in a team setting and have the capacity to create a warm and welcoming environment for children. The scope of responsibilities includes:
- Implementing the lessons and activities that are outlined in the curriculum.
- Preparing lesson materials prior to class
- Participating in a debrief meeting following each class.
Wage:
Paid staff receive $13/h and $15/hr dependent upon experiene and/or education.
SUMMER STUDENT POSITIONS- WE TYPICALLY HIRE SUMMER POSITIONS BY THE END OF FEBRUARY.
*All Coordinator positions have now been hired. We are currently only hiring for the Summer Child/Youth Supervisor positions.
Summer Children Coordinator- hired for summer 2012
Overview:
The Summer Children Coordinator will provide resources, mentoring, and support in the following areas:
- Curriculum ideas and materials
- Leadership skills development
- Child mentoring
- Team development
- Supervision and direction of summer staff and volunteers
- Plan and implement a daily engaging field trip
- All administrative tasks associated with the post (i.e. attendance, registration, cheque requisitions, letter writing etc.)
- Serve as liaison between Kids On Track and other partner organizations, specifically the Ranch staff for the camp at the end of the summer
- Position includes one week of over-night camp at Brightwood Ranch serving as Camp Coordinator
- Assist with fundraisers where applicable
Training, Experience and Requirements:
- Must be a returning student under the age of 31
- At least one year of post secondary education in a related field
- Experience in leading groups of children and activities such as, but not limited to: swimming, archery, gym games, roller blading, biking, hiking, canoeing, crafts, low ropes courses etc.
- Experience in leading engaging learning times
- Training in the following areas will be provided: Policies and Procedures, Behavior Management, Special Needs Awareness, Universal Precautions, Abuse Awareness, Presentation skills (i.e. drama, puppetry), Game leading, Storytelling
- Required to attend orientation and training days.
- A bus license an asset (or willing to get a bus license)
- Must have current CPR/First Aid (by July)
Summer Youth Coordinator- hired for summer 2012
Overview:
The Summer Youth Coordinator will provide resources, mentoring, and support in the following areas:
- Curriculum ideas and materials
- Leadership skills development
- Youth mentoring
- Team development
- Supervision and direction of summer staff and volunteers
- Plan and implement weekly challenging field trip for the youth
- Organize a weekly training time for the Leaders In Training
- Supervise all fundraisers for the youth (i.e. Capital City Clean Up)
- Plan and implement two 2-day overnight adventure trips for the LITES (i.e. canoe trip from Devon to Edmonton)
- All administrative tasks associated with the post (i.e. attendance, registration, cheque requisitions, letter writing etc.)
- Plan and implement a 3-day training event before the summer program begins
- Position includes one week of over-night camp at Brightwood Ranch serving as youth supervisor
- Assist with fundraisers where applicable
Training, Experience and Requirements:
- Must be a returning student under the age of 31
- At least one year of post secondary education in a related field (experience may be considered in lieu of education)
- Experience in leading groups of children and activities such as, but not limited to: swimming, archery, gym games, roller blading, biking, hiking, canoeing, crafts, low ropes courses etc.
- Experience in leading engaging learning times
- Training in the following areas will be provided: Policies and Procedures, Behavior Management, Special Needs Awareness, Universal Precautions, Abuse Awareness, Presentation skills (i.e. drama, puppetry), Game leading, Storytelling
- Required to attend orientation and training days.
- A bus license an asset (or willing to get a bus license)
- Must have current CPR/First Aid (by July)
Summer LITE Supervisor- hired for summer 2012
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The Summer LITE Supervisor will provide resources, mentoring, and support in the following areas:
- Assist the Youth Coordinator in all planning and events (see above)
- Supervise youth on the daily field trips with the children
- Provide on going feedback to the youth and construct a creative debrief at the end of each day
- Position includes one week of over-night camp at Brightwood Ranch serving as youth supervisor
- Assist with fundraisers where applicable
Training, Experience and Requirements:
- Must be a returning student under the age of 31
- At least one year of post secondary education in a related field (experience may be considered in lieu of education)
- Experience in leading groups of children and activities such as, but not limited to: swimming, archery, gym games, roller blading, biking, hiking, canoeing, crafts, low ropes courses etc.
- Experience in leading engaging learning times
- Training in the following areas will be provided: Policies and Procedures, Behavior Management, Special Needs Awareness, Universal Precautions, Abuse Awareness, Presentation skills (i.e. drama, puppetry), Game leading, Storytelling
- Required to attend orientation and training days.
- A bus license an asset (or willing to get a bus license)
- Must have current CPR/First Aid (by July)
Administrative Assistant- hired for summer 2012
Start date: May 7 | 8 Week Contract | $10.60/hr | 40 hours per week
Overview:
The Summer Admin Assistant will provide support in the following areas:
- All administrative tasks associated with the summer programs including: taking registrations, basic accounting, issuing receipts, database management, office reception tasks, file managment etc.
- Assist in the planning and implementation of all fundraisers including letter writing, soliciting for prizes, & event organization
- Help plan and coordinate two large events (Mother's Day Tea and Familiy Picnic)
- Some office administration duties i.e. time sheet management from staff
Training, Experience and Requirements:
- Must be a returning student under the age of 31
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Experience in Microsoft Word and basic accounting abilities
- Experience in Quickbooks and Powerchurch an asset
- Job specific training and orientation provided
- Must have current CPR/First Aid (by July)