Experience

City of Cambridge Ontario

• Canada
• Government Administration
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Recreation Coordinator: Centre for the Arts

  • Jan 2010 - Present

  Cambridge, Ontario, Canada Community development focus. Primary point of contact/liaison for community groups and external stakeholders to navigate and access information and support from the City and other sources, keeping Cambridge residents active, healthy, and connected to their communities. Facilitate relationships and collaboration between external organizations and other City departments. Division lead for Arts and Culture; provide leadership and support for the development of Arts and Culture and Special… Show more Community development focus. Primary point of contact/liaison for community groups and external stakeholders to navigate and access information and support from the City and other sources, keeping Cambridge residents active, healthy, and connected to their communities. Facilitate relationships and collaboration between external organizations and other City departments. Division lead for Arts and Culture; provide leadership and support for the development of Arts and Culture and Special events. Provide support for the development, implementation, administration, and evaluation of key policies, for the development of Special Events, Arts & Culture. Work with community groups and staff to develop and implement communications, outreach, and community engagement activities. Conduct environmental scans, needs assessments and other activities to inform program/service development and continuous improvement. Design and develop capacity building and networking opportunities for staff, volunteers, and stakeholders. Provide leadership for project teams including staff and volunteers. Develop, implement, and monitor project plans and budgets and manage expenditures. Prepare, coordinate meeting agendas and minutes, briefing notes, corporate reports, and other communications. Liaison for the City/Recreation Division on key internal and external networks, committees, and work teams. Develop resources, coordinate, and implement formal and informal training opportunities. Inform and advise public of section activities and programs. Study economic, social, and recreational trends; implement needs assessments; evaluate event and Arts and Culture programs and services. Facilitate strong working relationships with community groups, community-based event, arts & culture recreation services.

• Recreation Coordinator; W G Johnson Centre

  • Dec 2004 - Dec 2009

  Provide consultative services to various community groups. Special Events planning; staff liaison to Hespeler Village Neighbourhood Association, Hespeler Youth Group, Forbes Park Music Festival, Hespeler Santa Claus Parade, and Ancient Mariners Canoe Club; volunteer lead for 50+ centers; program adult classes for a busy recreation centre; Summer playground program: Carrefour Soleil. Participate in policy and procedure development, implementation and evaluation. Designs and coordinates… Show more Provide consultative services to various community groups. Special Events planning; staff liaison to Hespeler Village Neighbourhood Association, Hespeler Youth Group, Forbes Park Music Festival, Hespeler Santa Claus Parade, and Ancient Mariners Canoe Club; volunteer lead for 50+ centers; program adult classes for a busy recreation centre; Summer playground program: Carrefour Soleil. Participate in policy and procedure development, implementation and evaluation. Designs and coordinates promotional materials and their distribution. Liaise with other service providers and community government agencies and organizations. Review grants application for municipal funding assistance with community groups in advance of their submission to the Grants Review Committee.

• Recreation Programmer

  • Apr 2000 - Dec 2004

  Responsible for developing and supervision recreational programs (youth seniors, fitness and aquatics) Recruits, interview, hire, train and supervise program staff and volunteers. Develop and implement facility and volunteer schedules. Organize and lead staff training. Teach leadership courses as needed. Enforced Dept of Health regulations and City procedures. Liaison with community organizations. Participated in policy and procedure development, implementation and… Show more Responsible for developing and supervision recreational programs (youth seniors, fitness and aquatics) Recruits, interview, hire, train and supervise program staff and volunteers. Develop and implement facility and volunteer schedules. Organize and lead staff training. Teach leadership courses as needed. Enforced Dept of Health regulations and City procedures. Liaison with community organizations. Participated in policy and procedure development, implementation and evaluation.



Canadian Red Cross

• Canada
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Instructor Trainer

  • 1997 - Present

  Ontario, Canada Understand and apply adult education theory. Facilitate training and capacity building activities. Responsible for teaching advanced levels of leadership. Thorough knowledge and application of current standards to enable lay rescuer and advanced skill holders, using learner-centred approaches, to adapt teaching approaches to the age, experience, and ability of participants so they can meet successfully course objectives. Serve as the learning leader; implement an integrated program of… Show more Understand and apply adult education theory. Facilitate training and capacity building activities. Responsible for teaching advanced levels of leadership. Thorough knowledge and application of current standards to enable lay rescuer and advanced skill holders, using learner-centred approaches, to adapt teaching approaches to the age, experience, and ability of participants so they can meet successfully course objectives. Serve as the learning leader; implement an integrated program of professional development that includes independent study and experiential learning. Prepare and follow a creative lesson plan for each class within accepted program provider standards, and operating procedures. Evaluation and assessment of skills to standard. Support peer development, mentor staff, instructors, and volunteers. Monitor, evaluate, assess needs, and maintain feedback and constant communication in the leading environment. Liaison with Act as a role model and mentor. Maintain effective public relations by educating and promoting safe practises. Understand and apply CRC policies and procedures Provide for the health and safety of participants, including ensuring that all teaching and practice areas are free of hazards, and that materials and equipment are safe. Recognize, assess, and respond effectively in emergencies in accordance with facility emergency plan. Complete detailed records and reports. Direct liaison between CRC staff and participants, and between Master trainers and Instructors. Provides counsel and guidance to instructors and staff. Show less



City of Toronto

• Canada
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Aquatics & Fitness

  • 1983 - Apr 2000

  Etobicoke Fitness Coordinator: Memorial Pool and Health Club Part Time Supervisor: Alderwood Pool, Gus Ryder Pool and Health Club, Memorial Pool and Health Club Swimming Instructor, Lifeguard: Etobicoke Olympium, Alderwood Pool, Gus Ryder Pool and Health Club, Memorial Pool and Health Club Fitness Coordinator, Memorial Pool and Health Club Instructor Trainer, Examiner, Fitness Instructor



McMaster University

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Teaching Assistant

  • Sep 1997 - Aug 1998

  Assisted university professor by performing teaching or teaching-related duties, such as teaching lower level courses, developing teaching materials, advising students, preparing and giving examinations, and grading examinations and papers.



Wilfrid Laurier University

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Teaching Assistant

  • Sep 1996 - May 1997

  Assisted university professor by performing teaching or teaching-related duties, such as preparing for and teaching higher level courses when professor was at a conference, advising students, administration, and proctoring examinations.