Recreation Worker (REC-0426-T)

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TITLE: Recreation Worker (REC-0426-T)

RESONSIBLE TO: Supervisor

LOCATION: Cookstown

JOB NUMBER: REC-0426-T

POSTED ON: April 16, 2026

POSITION TYPE: Temporary Full-Time (June 8th - August 28th, 2026)

HOURS OF WORK: 40 hours per week 

COMPENSATION: $20.41 per hour

EFFECTIVE DATE: June 8, 2026

REASON FOR RECRUITMENT: New Position

INTRODUCTION:

New Path Youth and Family Services is an accredited children’s mental health agency providing a range of compassionate, innovative and accessible services for children, youth and their families throughout Simcoe County. New Path respectfully acknowledges we are situated on the traditional land of the Anishnaabeg people which include the Odawa, Ojibwe, and Pottawatomi Nations collectively known as the Three Fires Confederacy.

PURPOSE OF POSTION:

Engage youth (ages 12-17) in the Live-in Treatment Program to develop, plan and implement a variety of recreational activities that promote well-being and life skill development.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Collaborate with youth to assess needs and goals related to recreational activities.

Plan, organize, promote and facilitate a wide range of inclusive recreational programs.

Seek regular feedback from youth to continuously improve programs.

Collect, evaluate and provide data for reports.

Assist client(s) in making referrals to community resources as needed. 

Attend recreation meetings and coordinate with staff to maximize participation in programs.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?

We want all staff to feel safe, valued and a sense of belonging. We are proud to offer:

Employee and Family Assistance Program- provides short-term counselling, wellness resources, perks and free virtual fitness programs

Continuous professional development and career opportunities

Over 10+ committees where staff, youth and families can join and partner to co-develop projects, processes and services that impact or interest them which directly contributes to our culture of inclusion and engagement

QUALIFICATIONS:

Post-Secondary Education in Child & Youth Worker, Therapeutic Recreation, Psychology or Social Work program; completed or in process.

Experience working with youth in a recreational setting.

Must be between 15 and 30 years of age at start of employment and be able to work in Canada. Must meet other Canada Summer Jobs requirements.

Lifeguard Certification or First Aid/CPR certification is an asset.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Youth and family focused; provides client and family centered approach to care.

Meaningfully engages youth and families and collaborates to facilitate positive change.

Aligns own behavior with the values, needs, priorities and goals of the organization.

Takes personal responsibility for enhancing individual and team performance by promoting cooperation and commitment.

Demonstrates strong engagement skills using a strengths-based approach and partners with client/family in treatment planning, goal setting and anticipated outcomes.

Recognizes, initiates and adapts to changing conditions and situations in the workplace.

Demonstrates awareness for the backgrounds, values, beliefs and traditions of staff, clients, families and communities we serve.

Continuously assesses and challenges assumptions, personal unconcious bias and commits to understanding diverse perspectives, experiences and their intersectionality.

Commits to ongoing training to build the knowledge, awareness and skills, that contribute to creating a culturally safe environment for staff, clients and families.

Competency and effective use of database and Microsoft Office systems.

Confident, articulate and professional when communicating verbally and in writing.

French language is an asset.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The promotion of self-care and staff well-being is part of our everyday culture. We value people’s time both at work and home. We know that when staff feel safe, find their work meaningful and are appreciated by the agency then we achieve optimal outcomes for our clients and families.

Ability to work flexible hours including evening hours, if required.

Willingness to participate in recreational activities in the community, if required.

Full duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this position are as per the Recreation Worker (Canada Summer Jobs) Job Description.

Please submit your application for REC-0426-T by 4PM on April 24th to: https://newpath.bamboohr.com/jobs/.

New Path Youth and Family Services is motivated to build a team that reflects the diversity of the community we serve. We encourage applications from all equity seeking groups and are committed to creating an inclusive environment rich with a variety of experiences and perspectives.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, New Path Youth & Family Services will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.

How can we make the hiring process accessible for you? Please contact Human Resources at 705-733-2654 ext 2280 or at [email protected] to let us know your needs. We also welcome your feedback on how we can continuously improve accessibility.