Employment / Logistics & Activities Coordinator
SUMMARY
We are looking for a creative and organized Logistics & Activities Coordinator to join our team! The Coordinator is responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing a wide variety of recreational, educational, and social activities that cater to the interests and abilities of our students. This role is key in enhancing the quality of life, engagement, and social wellness of our students.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as a conduit of Christ’s love for others in an effort to point others to Jesus through our actions and words.
- Plan and Coordinate Activities: Develop and schedule daily, weekly, and monthly activities that meet the social, physical, and mental needs of students. These can include arts and crafts, group games, physical fitness, outings, music sessions, and themed events.
- Engage and Motivate Participants: Actively encourage participation by creating an inclusive and welcoming environment, providing support to students, and adapting activities as needed to accommodate different abilities.
- Budget Management: Oversee and manage the budget for activity supplies and materials, ensuring cost-effective solutions without compromising the quality of activities.
- Collaborate with Team Members: Work closely with other departments, staff members, and volunteers to ensure smooth delivery of activities and compliance with organizational policies.
- Document and Report: Maintain accurate records of participation and program effectiveness. Assess activities based on feedback and make adjustments to better serve the needs of our students.
- Event Coordination: Organize special events, celebrations, and holiday activities. Coordinate with vendors or community partners as necessary to enhance these events.
- Health and Safety: Ensure all activities adhere to safety guidelines and take necessary precautions to provide a safe environment for all students.
Other
- Promote a healthy workplace culture by offering constructive feedback that is mission-focused
- Participate in all assigned staff meetings
- Serve the team by completing other duties as assigned
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS
- Education: A high school diploma or equivalent is required; a degree in Recreation, Therapeutic Recreation, or a related field is preferred.
- Experience: Previous experience in activities planning or a similar role, especially in a youth center setting.
- Skills:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational and time-management abilities
- Ability to motivate and engage students with varying levels of interest and ability
- Creative and adaptable approach to activities
- Familiarity with activity planning software/tools is a plus
CERTIFICATES, LICENCES, & REGISTRATIONS
Driver’s License
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
ALIGNMENT WITH OUR MISSION
Employee shall commit to the mission of Shepherds College, which is to educate and train students with intellectual and developmental disabilities by equipping them to reach Appropriate Independence™ (Ai) through the development of vocational, social, and life skills while inspiring a lasting awareness of God’s plan for their lives. Employee shall have a deep understanding of Ai and its guiding principles, as Ai is the foundation of our education and training programs here at Shepherds College.
ALIGNMENT WITH OUR CULTURE
Employee must be in alignment and in agreement with the eight key behaviors that shape our culture here at Shepherds College: 1) Model Christ-likeness - Point others to Jesus through our actions and words; 2) Be Creative - Practice strategic innovation; 3) Pursue Excellence - Whatever it is, make it better; 4) Maximize Strengths - Cultivate the value and potential of every individual; 5) Promote Professionalism - Present the best you, always; 6) Work Together - Collaborate to fulfill our mission; 7) Embrace Accountability - Own the process and the outcome; 8) Experience Gratitude - Recognize and affirm the good.
ALIGNMENT WITH OUR FAITH
Employee must be in full alignment and agreement with the Shepherds College Statement of Faith and Biblical Responsibilities of Shepherds Staff. Employee must be part of a faith community that is aligned with traditional protestant Christian faith.
REASONING ABILITY
Must have the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Must be able to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently is required to stand and sit. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Become a vital part of the Shepherds College mission!