Recreational Activities Program Coordinator

IWOO is a non-profit, charitable organization which believes through the empowerment of women, families and the most vulnerable. We are able to build better communities and positively contribute to the overall health of our society since 1989. We have developed and delivered programs and services that have provided meaningful engagement, dialogue and support for seniors, newcomers, women, youth and many others. IWOO continues to build capacity as we serve more in our community. We are guided by the Human Rights Code of Ontario and abide by strict anti-oppression and anti-harassment policies.

Who we are looking for:

• The eligible candidate must be between the age of 15 and 30 years old.
• Must be legally permitted to work in Canada as a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or a person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the immigration Refugee Protection Act.
• The eligible candidate will work for 8 weeks, 35 hours per week from July 7th, 2025.
• The wage is $17.20 per hour.

The candidate will report into the Executive Director. The Recreational Activities Program Coordinator helps in the coordination and execution of events including meetings, regular IWOO programs.

Deadline to apply: June 25, 2025

Requirements:

• Interest or experience in working with children and youth in a group setting
• Responsible, enthusiastic, and reliable team player
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and Farsi
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with staff, volunteers, and the Board
• Positive attitude, self-motivated, and solution-oriented
• Availability for occasional weekend or evening work

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in planning, organizing, and facilitating recreational programs and group activities
• Support the setup, supervision, and cleanup of activities and events
• Engage with children, youth, and seniors in a positive, respectful, and inclusive manner
• Monitor safety and well-being of participants during programming
• Help prepare activity materials and maintain supplies
• Assist in outreach and promotion of recreational events through flyers and social media
• Support team members and volunteers during events and workshops
• Contribute to maintaining a welcoming and inclusive space for all participants