By Evan Midford, Website & Social Media Coordinator
Fit Kids Healthy Kids is seeking a 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.
- 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.
- Facilitate community large community events within Winnipeg and surrounding areas.
- Act as a role model for the children and youth involved in all aspects of the program.
- 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. The 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 2-12 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 to fitkidshealthykids@sportmanitoba.ca
Sport Manitoba is an equal-opportunity employer.
