Volt Hockey Inclusion Coordinator - Interim

A progressive city of 187,800 people located just a short 30-minute drive from Toronto, the City of Oshawa is one of Canada’s fastest growing communities that is exceptionally positioned to live, work, learn and invest. Its strategic pursuit of sustainable growth, excellent community service delivery and cooperative partnerships have enhanced its quality of life advantage, while maintaining a strong commitment to financial stewardship.

Posting Number: 005107

Job Title: Volt Hockey Inclusion Coordinator - Interim

City: Oshawa Province: Ontario

Employment Group: Exempt Wage Rate: CO5, $23.41 - $26.03 Standard Weekly Hours of Work: Up to 30 Shift Work Required: Yes

Posting End Date: 2024/12/15

Job Description

The City of Oshawa is now accepting applications for a Interim Volt Hockey Inclusion Coordinator - Recreation (up to 30 hours per week; for approximately 45 weeks, shift work required)

Reporting to the Inclusion Services Coordinator, will be responsible for planning, implementing, and delivery of the Volt Hockey Inclusion program.

Responsibilities:

• Organize and facilitate Volt Hockey “Try It” sessions
• Organize and facilitate the Volt Hockey program
• Provide on-site supervision of the program and staff
• Develop practice plans based on the ability and dx of registered athletes
• Facilitate the Volt Hockey registered program by running activities, drills and scrimmages
• Teach athletes the rules of game play.
• Train and oversee Volt Hockey program staff
• Collaborate with the caregivers and participants to modify the programming and or the volt chair to promote success
• Connect and collaborate with other providers of Volt Hockey
• Attend practices and other Volt Hockey events at Variety Village
• Collaborate with service providers to maintain the carts
• Promote Volt Hockey within the community to increase awareness of the sport and recruit new athletes
• Create a “How To” manual about the implementation of a Volt Hockey Program. The manual will outline the steps taken by the City of Oshawa to successfully create and grow our Volt Hockey program. The manual will cover everything from the organization of “Try It” events, social media promotion, how to sheets for adjusting and adapting the volt chairs, practice plans, game ideas, and challenges faced.
• Provide support to Inclusion Services area, as required

The City of Oshawa strives to provide an environment that cultivates and supports the following core values: Authenticity, Courage, and Trust (ACT).

Requirements:

• Knowledge and skill generally associated with the completion minimum 2 years towards post-secondary education in any of the following: Therapeutic Recreation, Recreation and Leisure Studies, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, and/or related experience. Knowledge of Volt Hockey is an asset.
• One (1) year of previous related job experience working with participants who have limited mobility or a physical disability. Experience with participants who use an electric/power wheelchair is an asset.
• Ability to modify the positioning of the participant in the volt cart with the use of posture cushions and wedges.
• Ability to recognize the need to and modify arm positioning to increase control of the joystick.
• Ability to recognize the need to and modify the joystick (type, size, sensitivity) to increase control of the volt cart.
• Competent and experienced with lifts and transfers.
• Knowledge of seizure disorders and related protocols.
• Strong administrative skills.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Creative, energetic, flexible and patient.

Please be advised that position location as noted is at the time of posting and is subject to change, as required due to operational needs.

We would like to thank all applicants however, please note that only those selected to attend an interview will be contacted and all other applicants will be kept on file. Applicants are advised that written, oral and practical testing may form part of the selection process.

The City of Oshawa is situated on lands and waters within the Williams Treaties Territory, home to seven First Nation communities of the Michi Saagiig and Chippewa Anishinaabeg, who have cared for and maintained these lands from time immemorial and continue to do so to present day.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC). The City of Oshawa promotes the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. The City of Oshawa encourages applications from women, Indigenous Peoples and persons of all cultures, ethnic origins, religions, abilities, ages, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions.

The City of Oshawa will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities and/or needs related to the OHRC. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process or assistance with the application process please contact Human Resource Services. Personal information provided is collected under the authority of The Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.