Special Needs Lead Instructor (Part-time)

City of Guelph Recreation offers a variety of recreation programs for people of all ages and abilities in weekly sessions throughout the year. Our Inclusion Support Program matches participants living with disabilities with program staff to provide support and assistance while participating in City of Guelph recreational programs and aquatics. This role supports participants to reach personal goals, increase self-confidence, and allows for a positive and safe environment to enjoy recreational programming.

• →Utilize behaviour management and program adaptation strategies to support individuals with varying needs and abilities in recreation programming and aquatics.
• →Using a positive and supportive approach; develop a rapport with participants and leverage their unique strengths.
• →Assist with the communication of skills directed by the Instructors and Recreation Programmers.
• →Create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all participants.
• →Provide support for participants with disabilities, who need assistance integrating into recreation activities.
• →Assist with all aspects of programming including creating/adapting activities to meet the needs of participants, as well as set up/take down.
• →Complete administrative tasks; all forms and documents.
• →Communicate with the program team, and participant’s support worker/caregivers, as appropriate.
• →Respect and maintain participant confidentiality.
• →Maintain proper communication between all parties involved, including parent(s)/guardian(s).
• →Complete and attend all mandatory City of Guelph training and meetings.
• →Other duties as assigned.

• Experience working in a recreation setting.
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to respect and maintain participant confidentiality.
• A satisfactory Police Record Check including Vulnerable Sector Check
• Previous experience with program planning, development, and implementation.
• Previous experience with program adaptation and modification
• Ability to multi-task, work independently and in a team environment.
• Adaptable, patient and innovative approach to work.
• Able to work at various locations across the city.
• Valid Standard First Aid with CPR C certification.
• A satisfactory Police Record Check including Vulnerable Sector Check

Rate of Pay$19.29 per hour

How to applyQualified applicants are invited to apply using our online application system. This position will be posted until filled. Please note all applicants must complete the online questionnaire specific to this position at the time they submit their resume to be considered.

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