Ryde Community Co-op, Older Adult Program Facilitator

Ryde Community Co-op, Older Adult Program Facilitator

Job Status: Part-Time

Hours & Days of Work: Average of 15 hours per week

Salary: $25.00 per hour

Target Start Date: May 26th, 2025

The Ryde Community Co-op exists to serve the needs of its community.

The Ryde Co-op is a registered charity, 100% owned by its members and 100% run by its volunteers to provide social, wellness and educational programming for all ages. A recent designation of a Seniors Active Living Centre by the Government of Ontario, has enabled the Ryde Community Co-op to hire a facilitator who will be responsible for coordinating engaging events and programming for older adults at the Ryde Community Co-op. Older adults will have increased opportunities to participate in a wide variety of social programs and events to keep people engaged, active and well.

Key Responsibilities:

• Program Design and Implementation:
  • Develop and implement, within a set budget, high-quality social, recreational, educational, health and wellness, and exercise based programming to meet the needs of diverse participants. 
  • Manage program logistics including; scheduling and compensation of instructors, presenters, and workshop leaders. 
  • Recruit, train and work with volunteers to assist with program delivery.
  • Lead group activities and discussions to foster active participation.
• Participant Engagement:
  • Create a welcoming and safe environment for all participants. 
  • Build and maintain a positive rapport with program participants, volunteers, members and program instructors.
  • Update monthly Ryder newsletter, facebook and website program calendars.
• Data Collection and Evaluation:
  • Perform office related tasks including; program registration, program attendance tracking, financial reports, scheduling of facility use.
  • Collect and analyze data on program outcomes, impact and areas for program improvements. 
  • Track, monitor and report back on expenses against a pre-set budget.

Collaboration and Reporting:

• Communicate program progress and updates to the Board of Directors. 
• Maintain confidentiality of information.
• Prepare participation and expense reports related to programs and events. 
• Develop, build, and maintain partnerships with other community organizations.

Qualifications:

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent administrative, analytical and organization skills.
• Experience in collecting, compiling, and evaluating program data. 

• Demonstrated leadership and group facilitation abilities.

• Technological proficiency: Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer, Mailchimp and Facebook.

Other:

Valid driver’s license. 

Criminal Record Search with Vulnerable Sector (Upon offer).

CPR C and AED Certification.

Flexibility to work occasional weekends and evenings.

Application Deadline: 

Please submit your resume outlining your relevant experience and qualifications before

April 25th, 2025 at 5:00pm to kim.holtby@rydecoop.ca