Activities Advisor - Student Life

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The Activities Advisor is responsible for providing extracurricular and weekend programming. The primary focus will be on the developing and facilitating activities and clubs; as well as, supervising weekend trips and excursions. This position is responsible for inspiring and motivating students.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, promote and implement student workshops, clubs and activities
• Participate in weekend programs and supervise student trips.
• Counselling Total Care+ (under 16 year old) students regarding their extracurricular activities
• Assisting the Student Council with school wide events (School Dances, Awareness campaigns, and Games Day)
• Assist in programing for new students during their orientation
• Assist in the planning and developing of large-scale school events: such as, Terry Fox Run, Prom 30 Hour Famine etc.
• Assist with the implementation and delivery of the school’s Athletic Intramural Program
• Oversee the safety and well-being of students during programing.
• Modify and adjust activities when unforeseeable circumstances arise.
• Being able to promote a well-balanced approach to life in regards to Academic, Social, Emotional, and Physical wellbeing.

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education
• Proven experience in facilitating or directing recreation activities, or a combination of work experience in a youth camp.
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written)
• First aid and CPR certification is an asset
• Coaching certification is an asset
• Outdoor education / camping experience an asset
• Lifeguard certificate is an asset

Hours of work:

• Ability to work flexible hours required (Days, Evenings, Weekends)

We do not use automated tools to screen applications. Every application is personally reviewed by our hiring team.

Columbia International College is committed to workplace diversity and provides accommodations, whenever possible, to applicants with disabilities throughout our hiring process. If you require an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00-$21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• RRSP match

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Hamilton, ON L8S 4P3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Have you previously been employed with Columbia International College? If so, what were the approximate dates of your employment?

Work Location: In person