After-School Recreation Staff, beyond 3:30 Program
Part-time, temporary Aug 24 2026 to June 25 2027
3:00 pm – 6:30 pm, Monday to Friday
Why Work for Toronto Foundation for Student Success (TFSS):
Toronto Foundation for Student Success (TFSS) helps mitigate poverty issues that prevent children from thriving at school. We work with school communities, partners, governments, donors, and other organizations, to provide safe and inclusive programs that support students in underserved communities We believe that if we improve the health and well-being of our children, they will do better in school. And, if they do better in school, they will have a better future. TFSS is recognized by Charity Intelligence Canada as one of the Top 10 Impact Canadian Youth Charity, and among the Top 100 Highest Rated Canadian Charities. You will be part of a thriving organization that truly makes a direct, positive impact on the lives of children and youth across Toronto.
The Opportunity:
beyond 3:30 is a unique initiative that provides after school programming focused on healthy living and learning opportunities in the arts for middle school children, Monday-Friday in one of the places they trust the most, their local school. It supports priority communities through innovative partnering between a wide variety of local community organizations and corporations. beyond 3:30 is operating in 25 select middle-school locations across the city.
At each site, Recreation Staff plans and facilitates a wide-range of physical activities, games and special events, in collaboration with Site Coordinator, and assists with other aspects of beyond 3:30 programming. The Recreation Staff is accountable to their Site Coordinator and responsible for the following:
Responsibilities:
- Create & coordinate efficient operation of the physical & recreational component of the program
- Prepare and submit weekly program plans to Site Coordinator
- Incorporate the development of participants’ sense of fair play, friendly competition, skill building, fitness and fun into program planning.
- Demonstrate and implement proactive problem-solving, conflict mediation, and behaviour management skills that engage participants, and when incidents do occur to secure timely resolutions
- Implement a safe, fun and educational program that is accessible to all participants
- Serve as a role model in conduct and character for participants in high priority communities
Qualifications:
- Degree in Kinesiology; Diploma in Recreation; Child & Youth Work; Community Work, or Related Fields (Students in these programs are welcome to apply!)
- Experience in recreational program planning and delivery.
- Excellent communication, leadership, interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Outstanding problem solving and negotiation skills.
- Demonstrated exceptional skills in program facilitation, group dynamics, and effective guidance and discipline techniques with middle-school age children
- Positive and culturally competent attitude toward working with youth in priority neighbourhoods.
- Experience working with BIPOC communities is an asset
- Ability to work effectively with a team environment
- Understanding of school board operations and procedures is an asset.
- Must have first aid and HIGH FIVE training or are willing to obtain them shortly after being hired.
Please note that as a condition of employment, the successful applicant must complete a Vulnerable Sector Screening Police Reference Check.
How to Apply
Please send your resume with a covering letter to:
Delores Pascal, Assistant Program Manager, email [email protected]
Applications will be reviewed throughout June and July. Selected candidates will be contacted on a rolling basis starting in June.
This job posting is for existing vacancies.
While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone inquiries.
TFSS is committed to a policy of access and equity in its hiring practices. If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know when contacted. To learn more about who we are and what we do, please visit our website at www.tfss.ca.
