Working with the Town of Newmarket’s Recreation and Culture Team, means the opportunity to make a difference and connect with your community! Working in Recreation means being apart of something special, gaining valuable work experience and learning new skills. We are looking for dedicated individuals who enjoy working with others with a passion to deliver high quality programs, events and services. One thing is for certain, you will love the experience and our participants will too!
The Successful Candidate Will:
1. Deliver culinary programs for preschool, children, youth and adults.
2. Assist the Programmer with program description for the Recreation & Culture Guide as well as promote the program.
3. Ensure attendance is taken at each class and all paperwork is handed in promptly on the last day of the session.
4. Develop a program plan that includes equipment and supplies including food purchases required, development plans as well as a multi-level program for participants to continue, if applicable.
5. Provide an individualized approach that assists with the mastery of skills and development within the program and is able to modify for a variety of age groups and learning styles.
6. Liaise with the Programmer, participants and or their parents to troubleshoot and discuss any issues or concerns with the program, facility or participants.
7. Manage their class time and preparation time, as well as arrive on time for their program, ensuring all supplies are available and that such equipment and supplies are maintained in a safe condition and ensures a proper setup of their room prior to the commencement of each class.
8. Work cooperatively and maintain ongoing and effective communication with participants, and the Cultural Programmer.
9. Fill out the required paperwork that deals with Health and Safety issues, accidents, incidents or facility issues and/or escalates issues as appropriate.
- For full listing of duties and responsibilities, please see the attached Job Description.
All
1. Excellent interpersonal, team effectiveness, communication, organizational and leadership skills.
2. Strong customer service and administrative skills.
3. Availability/flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and at different sites as required.
4. Current Standard First Aid and CPR-C certification required.
5. Safe Food Handlers Certification.
6. Current High Five Principles of Healthy Child Development certification required (Preschool-Youth classes)
7. Due to the nature of the contacts of this position a Police Vulnerable Sector Check satisfactory to the Town is required.
Specialized 1 – Starting at $25.00
1. 1-2 years experience with delivery of Preschool or Children culinary programming.
2. Experience in a food service preparation or catering related environment.
Specialized 2 – Starting at $30.00
1. 2-3 years experience with delivery of Youth or Adult culinary programming.
2. Experience in a food service preparation or catering related environment.
Please Note:
1. Rate of pay will be determined by Town of Newmarket staff based on applicant experience and/or program requirements.
2. Certifications are not required at time of application but must be obtained prior to job commencement. The Town of Newmarket may offer opportunities for certification.
Disclaimer: Candidates whose Standard First Aid certification expires after June 22, 2026 must renew their certification through a WSIB-approved provider and obtain the new Intermediate First Aid with CPR-C certification at candidates own cost.
