Minimum 35 hour week with flexibility in days.

Possibility of overtime(lieu time), and employment extension, with additional funding. 

Transportation costs are reimbursed.

No additional paid benefits.

Project will include travel within the former cities of York and North York.

Qualifications:

·         Post secondary education in community health, social services, or a related field. Ethno-specific, linguistic and cultural training an asset.

·         And/or a minimum of two years work experience in a social service setting.

·         Experience with older adult/volunteer/community organizations, including experience in project development and implementation.

·         Knowledge of the dynamics and benefits of physical fitness amongst older adults, children and youth and working within an ethno-cultural older adult community an asset.

·         Experience in preparation and formatting of reports including statistics, attendance records, charts, statements, correspondence and presentations.

·         Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, prioritize work schedule, complete assigned duties within timelines.

·         Ability to handle multiple facets and priorities of the Project Steering Committee

·         Excellent written and verbal communication skills to deal effectively with committee representatives, community organizations/members, government officials and volunteers

·         Highly developed interpersonal skills and proven ability to deal with people in difficult situations

·         Ability to exercise independent judgement and discretion in dealing with confidential project matters and volunteers

·         Working knowledge of Word, Publisher and Excel computer programs

·         Second language/culture a definite asset

·         Essential that applicant have a car to their disposal

Project Description:

This community project will increase fitness levels of children, youth and Seniors and engage Seniors in leadership roles. It will build on special skills development and partnerships through intergenerational connections and provide physical fitness programs to a very diverse and indigent community. The project will build on the strengths of an ethno-specific community and its older adult members, to support more vulnerable and isolated Children, at-risk Youth and secluded Seniors.

Project Objectives:

To encourage an intergenerational connection between Seniors, Youth and Children.

To encourage healthier lifestyles and increased physical activity for all project participants.

To develop physical education techniques and better health practices amongst the generations.

To increase learning opportunities and skill building amongst Seniors, Youth and Children.

To increase cultural awareness amongst a diverse community.

To cultivate leadership amongst multicultural older adults.

To strengthen volunteerism amongst school-aged children, Youth and Older Adults.

To increase networking/coordination amongst neighbouring schools, agencies and organizations.

Responsibilities:

·         Under the direction of the Project Steering Committee and York-Fairbank Centre for Seniors Executive Director, the Project Coordinator will outreach, network, and promote this community project to ethno-cultural communities, older adult communities, disabled communities and local schools, educational institutions, agencies/organizations providing services and programs to low income, ethno-specific Children, Youth and Older Adults.

·         In co-operation with the Steering Committee, the Coordinator will network, organize and implement, volunteer training sessions, forums/presentations, older adult focus groups and evaluation sessions.

·         Coordinate registrations, compile and document statistics, keep clear and concise records on participants and volunteer training records.

·         Maintain a good working relationship with all community partners and volunteers.

·         Provide administrative support to the Project Steering Committee.

·         Participate in Project Steering Committee meetings and YFCS Board Meetings by reporting and/or producing ongoing communications.

·         Handle inquiries/requests from project partners, volunteers, Steering Committee members and York-Fairbank Board Members and Staff.

·         Coordinate program and meeting schedules, reserve program and meeting space, arrange for proper set-up and provision of audio/visual aids, fitness equipment and program materials where needed.

·         Collect and maintain resources for database for use by Steering Committee, Volunteers, other related committees and community members.

·         Performs other related duties as assigned.

Reports to:

Project Steering Cte., York-Fairbank Board of Directors and/or York-Fairbank Executive Director