Program Manager -Access 2 Assets Program

Rate of pay: $15/hr-$18/hr, 35hr/wk

Duration: 10-16 wks

Position Availability: TBA
Mandatory Eligibility Position Requirements:

This position is partially funded through Human Resources Development Canada’s: Canada Summer Jobs program. Participants therefore must meet the information in this box before meeting any of the following criteria.

· Are between 15 and 30 years of age;

· Have been registered as a full-time student in the previous academic year and intend to return to school on a full-time basis in the next academic year;

· Are Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or have official refugee protection status under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act; and

· Are legally entitled to work in Canada, according to relevant provincial/territorial legislation and regulations.

Special Eligibility Position Requirements:

This position is partially funded through Human Resources Development Canada’s: Canada Summer Jobs program. Targeted participants may be specifically recruited according to the program requirements. Therefore, we encourage and may give preference to participants that are:

· Students with Disabilities

· Aboriginal students

· Students who are members of a visible minority

Access 2 Assets Program Overview:

Access 2 Assets provides asset developmental opportunities throughout our communities for students and families of the schools we serve. Our particular focus is on afterschool and out-of-school time programs where students participate in opportunities to develop their community engagement and personal social responsibility skills, thereby strengthening our communities as a whole.

I. KIDS SOCIAL RECREATION PROGRAMS

II. FAMILY SOCIAL RECREATION PROGRAMS:

III. SPECIAL EVENTS

1. Sunsational Summer Day Camps

2. Sunsational Summers Spring into Summer

3. Family Zone

4. Academic Support-Excellence programs

5. Kids Zone

1. Family Outreach Programs:

2. Take 10 to Read:

3. Write On: Read, Run, Write, Cut

4. Keep Vancouver Spectacular

Special Mini-Small Events:

1. Imagination Market

2. Family Fun Days

Mega-Large Events:

1. Fraser Street Festival

2. Carnivale in July

3. July and August Olympic Days

Special Event Out trips:

1. Richmond Oval

2. Trout Lake

3. Whistler Camping Trip

*Individuals will be working in one of these areas based on suitability

Student Work Tasks and Responsibilities:

Leadership-Mentoring

Teach/mentor disadvantaged students in a first work experience.
Be a positive role model as an employee and citizen.
Be a Mentor to designated employees
Work on a staff and volunteer training initiative.
Liaise and support the building engineers and custodial staff.
Regularly meet & greet the participants, parents and assistant staff/volunteers of the programs.
Support the teachers, parents, children, and pre-teen participants, within our programs in all applicable areas such as information needed, subsidy requests, etc.
Promote, recruit, and assist in hiring, orientations, training, supervision, support, coaching and evaluation of associated program staff and volunteers.

Program Planning, Designing, Implementing and Promoting

Work with the Community in planning positive preventive programs including social recreational services
Ensure the facilities are ready and adequately shut down at the end of activities each shift.
Perform daily list of facility duties as prescribed and to be determined with Supervisor.
Develop flyers, brochures, paid ads, press releases, etc. to promote and market programs.
Maintain community programs supply and equipment room(s), cupboards and work areas.
Check the office log for a list of items and follow and accomplish each.
Check the in-basket for Programmers, and support the promotion, development and implementation of existing or upcoming programs, events and services.
Identify the needs of the Community to create, plan, develop and evaluate community programs for all aspects of summer services.
Work as direct service provider, designed by the Community Schools Coordinator or designate.
Answer phones and perform program registration as required, inform registrants of changes due to weather closures, conflicts etc.
Schedule and maintain bus bookings.
Research, analyze and make suggestions or changes for future programs.
Work with Community School Coordinator to acquire resources, supplies, discounts, sponsors etc.

Administration

Assist in the development and monitoring of budgets.
Identify and seek a variety of alternative sources of revenue including fund raising, sponsorships and partnerships.
Apply for grants and supervise approved grant funded programs.
Demonstrate knowledge of legislation and how it impacts on the Educational, Social Service, and Leisure and Recreational profession.

Facility & Office Management

Order program or facility supplies and equipment.
Inspect the building and venues, equipment and monitoring programs to ensure safety to the program participants.
Interact with program participants and members of the public regarding customer service and programming concerns.
Schedule the work of and supervise staff and volunteers.
Learn existing and develop operational policies and procedures.

Report: Oral and Written

Submit program statistical reports, usage reports, sectional reports, and program profit loss reports.
Excellent verbal communication skills and abilities
Provide a formal report at the conclusion of the summer project.

Other Work:

Provide direct leadership as determined and required, such as: Filling in for sick program staff;
Perform related work as required.

Required Skills, Qualifications and Certificates:

(Requirements are minimum or recommended, equivalent requirements are accepted if approved)

Valid and clear B.C. Class 5 Drivers license.
Standard First Aid and CPR C.
BCRPA High 5 Child Development and Quest Certification
Understanding of the Best Practices in education, recreation, social services.
Knowledge and experience with desktop publishing, Corel Word Perfect, and office equipment.
Sense of humor, ability to problem solve
Desire to learn and flexibility

Recommended Skills, Qualifications and Certificates:

Ability to run programs in French is an asset.
Ability to communicate in more than one language is an asset.
Class 4 Drivers license
Advanced First Aid
Graduation from a recognized education, recreation, leadership or related program.

Suitability for Applicants

Education:

-3^rd –4^th year Post- Secondary Students who study in areas like education, social work, child and youth, and recreation management.

Interest towards a Future Career Position in:

-Teaching

-Social Workers

-Counselling

-Recreational Coordinator or Manager

Experience:

-Developing afterschool and out-of-school time programs

-Working in recreation, community programs, education or related field.

-Supporting and supervising staff, volunteers, children and youth.

-Working with marginalized populations such as people with disabilities, visible minorities, First -Nations, ESL, Immigrants etc

– Writing program statistical reports, usage reports, sectional reports, and program profit loss reports.

*Selected candidates must sign a release to permit a criminal record review. Employment is subject to passing this criminal record review.

Program Site Coordinator -Access 2 Assets Program

Rate of pay: $12-$14/hr, 35hr/wk

Duration: 10-14 wks

Position Availability: TBA

Mandatory Eligibility Position Requirements:

· Are between 15 and 30 years of age;

· Have been registered as a full-time student in the previous academic year and intend to return to school on a full-time basis in the next academic year;

· Are Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or have official refugee protection status under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act; and

· Are legally entitled to work in Canada, according to relevant provincial/territorial legislation and regulations.

Special Eligibility Position Requirements:

· Students with Disabilities

· Aboriginal students

· Students who are members of a visible minority

Access 2 Assets Program Overview:

I. KIDS SOCIAL RECREATION PROGRAMS

II. FAMILY SOCIAL RECREATION PROGRAMS:

III. SPECIAL EVENTS

1. Sunsational Summer Day Camps

2. Sunsational Summers Spring into Summer

3. Family Zone

4. Academic Support-Excellence programs

5. Kids Zone

1. Family Outreach Programs:

2. Take 10 to Read:

3. Write On: Read, Run, Write, Cut

4. Keep Vancouver Spectacular

Special Mini-Small Events:

1. Imagination Market

2. Family Fun Days

Mega-Large Events:

1. Fraser Street Festival

2. Carnivale in July

3. July and August Olympic Days

Special Event Out trips:

1. Richmond Oval

2. Trout Lake

3. Whistler Camping Trip

*Individuals will be working in one of these areas based on suitability

Student Work Tasks and Responsibilities:

Leadership-Mentoring

Teach/mentor disadvantaged students in a first work experience.
Be a positive role model as an employee and citizen.
Be a Mentor to designated employees
Work on a staff and volunteer training initiative.
Liaise and support the building engineers and custodial staff.
Regularly meet & greet the participants, parents and assistant staff/volunteers of the programs.
Support the teachers, parents, children, and pre-teen participants, within our programs in all applicable areas such as information needed, subsidy requests, etc.
Promote, recruit, and assist in hiring, orientations, training, supervision, support, coaching and evaluation of associated program staff and volunteers.

Provide constant supervision of participants in our programs and services
- Work as a direct service provider, designed by the Program Manager and/or Community Schools Coordinator or designate.
Schedule the work of and supervise staff and volunteers.

Program Planning, Designing, Implementing and Promoting

Work with the Community in planning positive preventive programs including social recreational services
Develop flyers, brochures, paid ads, press releases, etc. to promote and market programs.
Maintain community programs supply and equipment room(s), cupboards and work areas.
Check the in-basket for Programmers, and support the promotion, development and implementation of existing or upcoming programs, events and services.
Identify the needs of the Community to create, plan, develop and evaluate community programs for all aspects of summer services.
Answer phones and perform program registration as required, inform registrants of changes due to weather closures, conflicts etc.
Schedule and maintain bus bookings.
Research, analyze and make suggestions or changes for future programs.
Work with Community School Coordinator to acquire resources, supplies, discounts, sponsors etc.

Administration

Assist in the development and monitoring of budgets.
Identify and seek a variety of alternative sources of revenue including fund raising, sponsorships and partnerships.
Demonstrate knowledge of legislation and how it impacts on the Educational, Social Service, and Leisure and Recreational profession.
Administer daily registrations and attendance procedure.
Provide assistance for written correspondence, activity reports, thank-you letters, confirmations, incident reports.
Maintain personal petty cash if applicable.

Facility & Office Management

Order program or facility supplies and equipment.
Inspect the building and venues, equipment and monitoring programs to ensure safety to the program participants.
Ensure the facilities are ready and adequately shut down at the end of activities each shift.
Perform daily list of facility duties as prescribed and to be determined with Supervisor.
Interact with program participants and members of the public regarding customer service and programming concerns.
Learn existing and develop operational policies and procedures.
Check the office log for a list of items and follow and accomplish each.

Report: Oral and Written

Submit program statistical reports, usage reports, sectional reports, and program profit loss reports.
Excellent verbal communication skills and abilities
Assist Program Manager with the formal report at the conclusion of the summer project.

Other Work:

Provide direct leadership as determined and required, such as: Filling in for sick program staff;
Perform related work as required.

Required Skills, Qualifications and Certificates:

(Requirements are minimum or recommended, equivalent requirements are accepted if approved)

Valid and clear B.C. Class 5 Drivers license.
Standard First Aid.
BCRPA High 5 Child Development
Understanding of the Best Practices in education, recreation, social services.
Knowledge and experience with desktop publishing, Corel Word Perfect, and office equipment.
Patience, sense of humour, ability to solve problems.

Recommended Skills, Qualifications and Certificates:

Ability to run programs in French is an asset.
Ability to communicate in more than one language is an asset.
Safety First Aid

Suitability for Applicants

Education:

-2^nd – 4^th year Post- Secondary Students who study in areas like education, social work, child and youth, and recreation management.

Interest towards a Future Career Position in:

-Teaching

-Social Workers

-Counselling

-Recreational Coordinator or Manager

Experience:

-Working in recreation, community programs, education or related field.

-Supporting and supervising staff, volunteers, children and youth.

-Working with marginalized populations such as people with disabilities, visible minorities, First -Nations, ESL, Immigrants etc

– Satisfactory experience writing program statistical reports, usage reports, sectional reports, and program profit loss reports.

*Selected candidates must sign a release to permit a criminal record review. Employment is subject to passing this criminal record review.

Children & Family Programs Leader

– Access 2 Assets Program

Rate of pay: $11.00 – $12.00/hr, 35hr/wk

Duration: 8-10 wks

Position Availability: TBA

Mandatory Eligibility Position Requirements:

· Are between 15 and 30 years of age;

· Have been registered as a full-time student in the previous academic year and intend to return to school on a full-time basis in the next academic year;

· Are Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or have official refugee protection status under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act; and

· Are legally entitled to work in Canada, according to relevant provincial/territorial legislation and regulations.

Special Eligibility Position Requirements:

· Students with Disabilities

· Aboriginal students

· Students who are members of a visible minority

Access 2 Assets Program Overview:

I. KIDS SOCIAL RECREATION PROGRAMS

II. FAMILY SOCIAL RECREATION PROGRAMS:

III. SPECIAL EVENTS

1. Sunsational Summer Day Camps

2. Sunsational Summers Spring into Summer

3. Family Zone

4. Academic Support-Excellence programs

5. Kids Zone

1. Family Outreach Programs:

2. Take 10 to Read:

3. Write On: Read, Run, Write, Cut

4. Keep Vancouver Spectacular

Special Mini-Small Events:

1. Imagination Market

2. Family Fun Days

Mega-Large Events:

1. Fraser Street Festival

2. Carnivale in July

3. July and August Olympic Days

Special Event Out trips:

1. Richmond Oval

2. Trout Lake

3. Whistler Camping Trip

*Individuals will be working in one of these areas based on suitability

Student Work Tasks and Responsibilities:

Leadership-Mentoring

Be a positive role model as an employee and citizen.
Lead children, youth in activities and events.
Liaise and support the building engineers and custodial staff.
Regularly meet & greet the participants, parents and assistant staff/volunteers of the programs.
Support the teachers, parents, children, and pre-teen participants, within our programs in all applicable areas such as information needed, subsidy requests, etc.

Provide constant supervision of participants in our programs and services
- Work as a direct service provider, designed by the Program Manager and/or Community Schools Coordinator under the direction of the Program Leader.

Program Planning, Designing, Implementing and Promoting

Maintain community programs supply and equipment room(s), cupboards and work areas.
Answer phones and perform program registration as required, inform registrants of changes due to weather closures, conflicts etc.
Research, analyze and make suggestions or changes for future programs.
Work with Community School Coordinator to acquire resources, supplies, discounts, sponsors etc.

Administration:

Identify and seek a variety of alternative sources of revenue including fund raising, sponsorships and partnerships.
Administer daily registrations and attendance procedure.
Provide assistance for written correspondence, activity reports, thank-you letters, confirmations, incident reports.
Maintain personal petty cash if applicable.

Facility & Office Management:

Order program or facility supplies and equipment.
Inspect the building and venues, equipment and monitoring programs to ensure safety to the program participants.
Perform daily list of facility duties as prescribed and to be determined with Supervisor.
Interact with program participants and members of the public regarding customer service and programming concerns.
Learn existing and develop operational policies and procedures.
Check the office log for a list of items and follow and accomplish each.

Report: Oral and Written:

Assist with program statistical reports, usage reports, sectional reports, and program profit loss reports.
Excellent verbal communication skills and abilities

Other Work:

Provide direct leadership as determined and required, such as: Filling in for sick program staff;
Perform related work as required.

Required Skills, Qualifications and Certificates:

(Requirements are minimum or recommended, equivalent requirements are accepted if approved)

Basic Knowledge and experience with desktop publishing, Corel Word Perfect, and office equipment.
Patience, sense of humour, ability to solve problems.
Desire to learn and flexibility

Recommended Skills, Qualifications and Certificates:

Ability to run programs in French is an asset.
Ability to communicate in more than one language is an asset.
Safety First Aid
BCRPA High 5 Child Development

Suitability for Applicants

Education:

-High school students that intend to study in areas like education, social work, child and youth, and recreation management.

Interest towards a Future Career Position in:

-Teaching

-Social Workers

-Counselling

-Recreational Coordinator or Manager

Experience:

-Volunteering in education, recreation, social services and/or related fields.

*Selected candidates must sign a release to permit a criminal record review. Employment is subject to passing this criminal record review.

Children & Family Programs Junior Leader- Access 2 Assets Program

Rate of pay: $10.25/hr, 35hr/wk

Duration: 6-10 wks

Position Availability: TBA

Mandatory Eligibility Position Requirements:

· Are between 15 and 30 years of age;

· Have been registered as a full-time student in the previous academic year and intend to return to school on a full-time basis in the next academic year;

· Are Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or have official refugee protection status under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act; and

· Are legally entitled to work in Canada, according to relevant provincial/territorial legislation and regulations.

Special Eligibility Position Requirements:

· Students with Disabilities

· Aboriginal students

· Students who are members of a visible minority

Access 2 Assets Program Overview:

I. KIDS SOCIAL RECREATION PROGRAMS

II. FAMILY SOCIAL RECREATION PROGRAMS:

III. SPECIAL EVENTS

6. Sunsational Summer Day Camps

7. Sunsational Summers Spring into Summer

8. Family Zone

9. Academic Support-Excellence programs

10. Kids Zone

5. Family Outreach Programs:

6. Take 10 to Read:

7. Write On: Read, Run, Write, Cut

8. Keep Vancouver Spectacular

Special Mini-Small Events:

3. Imagination Market

4. Family Fun Days

Mega-Large Events:

4. Fraser Street Festival

5. Carnivale in July

6. July and August Olympic Days

Special Event Out trips:

4. Richmond Oval

5. Trout Lake

6. Whistler Camping Trip

*Individuals will be working in one of these areas based on suitability

Student Work Tasks and Responsibilities:

Leadership-Mentoring

Be a positive role model as an employee and citizen.
Lead children, youth in activities and events.
Liaise and support the building engineers and custodial staff.
Regularly meet & greet the participants, parents and assistant staff/volunteers of the programs.
Support the teachers, parents, children, and pre-teen participants, within our programs in all applicable areas such as information needed, subsidy requests, etc.

Provide constant supervision of participants in our programs and services
- Work as a direct service provider, designed by the Program Manager and/or Community Schools Coordinator under the direction of the Program Leader.

Program Planning, Designing, Implementing and Promoting

Maintain community programs supply and equipment room(s), cupboards and work areas.
Answer phones and perform program registration as required, inform registrants of changes due to weather closures, conflicts etc.
Research, analyze and make suggestions or changes for future programs.
Work with Community School Coordinator to acquire resources, supplies, discounts, sponsors etc.

Administration:

Identify and seek a variety of alternative sources of revenue including fund raising, sponsorships and partnerships.
Administer daily registrations and attendance procedure.
Provide assistance for written correspondence, activity reports, thank-you letters, confirmations, incident reports.
Maintain personal petty cash if applicable.

Facility & Office Management:

Order program or facility supplies and equipment.
Inspect the building and venues, equipment and monitoring programs to ensure safety to the program participants.
Perform daily list of facility duties as prescribed and to be determined with Supervisor.
Interact with program participants and members of the public regarding customer service and programming concerns.
Learn existing and develop operational policies and procedures.
Check the office log for a list of items and follow and accomplish each.

Report: Oral and Written:

Assist with program statistical reports, usage reports, sectional reports, and program profit loss reports.
Excellent verbal communication skills and abilities

Other Work:

Provide direct leadership as determined and required, such as: Filling in for sick program staff;
Perform related work as required.

Required Skills, Qualifications and Certificates:

(Requirements are minimum or recommended, equivalent requirements are accepted if approved)

Basic Knowledge and experience with desktop publishing, Corel Word Perfect, and office equipment.
Patience, sense of humour, ability to solve problems.
Desire to learn and flexibility

Recommended Skills, Qualifications and Certificates:

Ability to run programs in French is an asset.
Ability to communicate in more than one language is an asset.
Safety First Aid
BCRPA High 5 Child Development

Suitability for Applicants

Education:

-High school students that intend to study in areas like education, social work, child and youth, and recreation management.

Interest towards a Future Career Position in:

-Teaching

-Social Workers

-Counselling

-Recreational Coordinator or Manager

Experience:

-Volunteering in education, recreation, social services and/or related fields.

*Selected candidates must sign a release to permit a criminal record review. Employment is subject to passing this criminal record review.