Township of Tiny

Youth Program Attendant – Position Description

Purpose / Goals

• Foster a safe, positive environment for youth through engaging programs.
• Provide reliable supervision and encourage creativity, activity, and social connection.
• Support municipal goals for community health, safety, and engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead drop-in programs suited to youth interests and ages.
• Ensure activities are safe, well-planned, and inclusive.
• Supervise and engage youth participants.
• Adapt activities to suit different needs and age groups.
• Monitor equipment use for safety.
• Promote positive behaviours and address concerns fairly.
• Act as a liaison between youth, parents, and staff; escalate issues to Recreation Coordinator as needed.

Commitment

• 2-hour onboarding session.
• Ongoing shifts based on program needs.
• Periodic training and evaluations.

Location
Various community parks and facilities.

Supervisor
Recreation Services Coordinator and/or designate.

Qualifications

• Strong communicator and dependable team player.
• Experience in youth programming.
• Enthusiastic, punctual, professional.
• Must complete a background check and wear Township attire.

Working Conditions

• Programs run indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Follow health and safety protocols.

Level of Risk

• Medium to high risk.
• Works with youth/vulnerable populations (never alone), under regular supervision.
• No cash handling; possible access to confidential info.

Screening & Training

• Volunteer Agreement & Waiver.
• Criminal Record Check (Vulnerable Sector).
• Orientation & Handbook Review.
• Training: Accessibility, Health & Safety, Job-Specific Equipment, Harassment Policy.