By Evan Midford, Website & Social Media Coordinator
Reporting to: Fit Kids Healthy Kids Coordinator
Sport Manitoba, a non-profit organization and the planning, programming, and funding agency for amateur sport in Manitoba, is seeking a Fit Kids Healthy Kids Program Facilitator to deliver programming based on physical literacy and the development of fundamental movement skills.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Aid in the outreach to agencies, programs, and events in specified but not limited to low income, underserved communities in Winnipeg and Manitoba to promote the Fit Kids Healthy Kids program and physical literacy as a whole.
- Assist in planning, creating, implementing, organizing, and facilitating Fit Kids Healthy Kids programming throughout Manitoba.
- Facilitate weekly programs with various community partners based on fundamental movement skills and the Fit Kids Healthy Kids model.
- Act as a role model for the children involved in all aspects of the program (ages 2-12).
- Preparation of reports related to delivery, partnerships, and successes of programs.
- Aid in the development of the website.
- Work with and lead community partners, volunteers, and youth mentors.
- Build leadership capacity at the community level.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
- Have or working towards a Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology, Recreation, Education, Health Promotion, or in a related field.
- Experience working with and delivering children’s programming for multiple ages. Ability to work with children under 6 is preferred.
- Experience in a gym setting developing programs and leading multi-skill games.
- Ability to carry and transport equipment for programming.
- The ability and willingness to travel throughout the designated region and work irregular hours when deemed necessary. Access to a reliable motor vehicle and a valid driver’s license is required.
- Must provide a criminal record check with vulnerable sector search that has been done within 6 months of application to the position.
Technical/Job Specific Knowledge
Aware of and/or understand:
- Community development principles and approaches.
- Benefits of physical activity and understanding of the importance of physical literacy in the LTAD (long term athlete development) model.
- Working with diverse communities.
- Managing projects, programs, and special events.
Skills and Attributes
- Strong organization, planning, oral, and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team
- Ability and energy to work with children 3-12 as a leader and role model
- Knowledge and ability to work in Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, Outlook, Publisher, PowerPoint)
Additional Assets
- A valid First Aid Certificate
- French
Please submit in Microsoft Word or PDF format your confidential cover letter and resume including references, by email, prior to May 22, 2022
Only potential candidates will be contacted within 5 working days of the closing date. Send to the attention of fitkidshealthykids@sportmanitoba.ca
Sport Manitoba is an equal opportunity employer.
