Recreation Coordinator

ENAGB

Posted 4 days ago

1094 Memorial AveThunder Bay, Ontariop7b4a3

Recreation and Wellness Programming for Indigenous Youth 12-29.

Full Time

Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness

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5/19/2025

5/22/2025

  • Provide programming at our Thunder Bay location during weekdays and occasional weekends.

  • Ensure a culturally safe, trauma-informed approach that is responsive to the diverse communities of our Indigenous youth between the ages of 12 - 29 years. 

  • Interact with youth to encourage their involvement in activities and provide engaging quality care. 

  • Plan, implement, and evaluate youth-centered recreation, fitness, and wellness programs (sports leagues, fitness classes, art therapy sessions, mindfulness activities, etc.)

  • Coordinate special events such as mini-tournaments, wellness fairs, community walks/runs, or seasonal recreation activities.

  • Facilitate workshops on health, nutrition, emotional wellness, and personal development topics.

  • Setup and take-down of the programming space. 

  • Collaborate with the Thunder Bay youth council in designing and implementing programs on a monthly basis. Prepare calendars and posters, and promote the programming as recommended by them. 

  • Post updates on our social media channels and respond regularly to participants. 

  • Process honorarium registration forms for facilitators and youth participants, and submit expense forms for all program-related costs.

  • Ensure all youth accessing ENAGB register for the program. 

  • Provide support with outreach activities and events at our location and off-site.

  • Work with the team to form a positive and supportive environment. 

  • Entry of notes into our data-based system. 

  • Ensure confidentiality of privileged information. 

  • Adhere to the policies and procedures of the ENAGB Youth Program. 

  • Other related duties as they relate to this position.

  • Child & Youth Worker and/or relevant experience.

  • Over two years of experience working with youth between 12 and 29 years. 

  • Must have extensive knowledge of the Indigenous community (Inuit, Metis or First Nation).

  • Fluency in an Indigenous language and knowledge of Indigenous cultures is an asset. 

  • Able to work evenings and occasional weekends. 

  • Adequate energy and ability to meet the physical demands of the job. 

  • A valid Standard First Aid and CPR. 

  • A valid G License

  • A cleared Criminal Reference Check and Vulnerable Sector Check

  • A positive, fun-loving attitude. 

  • The ability to work as a team and be self-motivated.

We are hiring a Rec Coordinator this summer with Canada Summer Jobs. Contract Duration: May 30, 2025 - Aug 22, 2025

To be eligible:
- Be between 15-30 years of age, at the start of the funded position.
- Be a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or someone to whom Refugee Status has been granted/conferred.
- Have a valid SIN
- International students, and those who are here in Canada on a work, youth, or visitor visa/permit are not eligible for the program.

Please submit your cover letter and resume via email to:  no cover letter is an incomplete application.

Juhi Jaswani

Human Resources Manager

Email: Jobs@enagb-iya.ca

Deadline: May 19, 2025 at 2:00 PM