Do you love working with Seniors? Do you want to lead engaging programming with and for local Elders? This may be the perfect job for you! About Warden Woods Community Centre We are a multi-service, charitable organization delivering programs and services to meet the needs and interests of local community for over 50 years in Southwest Scarborough. More Info: wardenwoods.com
Position Summary Reporting to the Manager, Seniors and Assisted Living, this Coordinator is responsible for developing, implementing, growing and evaluating social recreation programs for seniors as well as adults with disabilities in Southwest Scarborough.
Job Responsibilities Develops and implements engaging year-round social recreational activities for seniors, and individuals with disabilities, which reflect the needs/interests of community members and the values/goals of the organization
Ensures participants are secure and engaged, and programs are planned/structured to run smoothly
Designs and facilitates programming so that seniors with cognitive challenges, social challenges and other needs can benefit and engage meaningfully
Supports outreach and intake for new participants, and works to ensure programs are full, offering high-quality responsive opportunities to as many community members as possible
Ensures local elders are valued, honoured and supported to consider leadership opportunities within organizational initiatives
Engages local elders in intergenerational and cross-departmental activities
Supports the development and implementation of activities for local caregivers
Monitors program success, solicits feedback and input to evaluate and improve delivery




Ensures that all applicable policies and procedures are implemented and identifies areas where protocols need to evolve to address issues and meet emerging sector standards
Maintains participant files as appropriate
Tracks and reports statistics and meaningful data related to program activities
Coordinates collection of fees, purchasing and financial reconciliation related to fee-for-service
Works with the Transportation team to coordinate service for local seniors
Establishes and strengthens relationships with local residents, partner agencies and other stakeholders for the benefit of program participants
Provides supervision, support and feedback to front-line staff, volunteers and students
Participates in training and development, leads crisis responses and debriefs related to program participants and community events that impact local elders
Supports cross-departmental collaboration, contributes with enthusiasm to WWCC initiatives, and embody the values of Warden Woods as part of our unique communities
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Minimum 3 years' related work experience with Seniors/Elders in a leadership role, including responsibility for program development, implementation and evaluation
College diploma in recreation, activation, social services and/or gerontology,



or equivalent experience where knowledge related to physical and mental aging processes would be acquired
Minimum 2 years' related work experience with Seniors experiencing dementia
Minimum 2 years' related work experience with seniors and people with disabilities, with demonstrated commitment to the values of self-determination
Ability to plan and facilitate creative recreation programming that brings joy, interest and development
Ability to remain calm, exercise sound judgement and effective leadership in stressful situations where care and consideration of vulnerable people is required
First Aid CPR certification required
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, oral and written English required
Proficiency of Microsoft Office 365 applications required, database use is an asset
Lead in alignment with anti-racist, harm reduction, and strength-based frameworks
Valid G class driver's license is an asset
Familiarity with Southwest Scarborough communities, Warden Woods in particular, is an asset
Knowledge of languages other than English is an asset
Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
Criminal background check (vulnerable sector) is required prior to start.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply! We particularly encourage applications from Black, Indigenous and racialized people, 2SLGBTQIA+ community members, people with disabilities, and members of other equity-deserving groups. Please notify us as soon as possible of any adaptive measures you might require at any stage of the recruitment process.

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📌 Recreation Coordinator (Seniors/Elders) (Ontario)
🏢 Warden Woods Community Centre
📍 Ontario