Spark Team Leaders
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Job Description
****Special Application Instructions:
Please do not click Apply for this Job on this site your application will not be considered.
To apply: Please follow this link and complete the form. Apply here
Interested students can also receive the application in the format of an accessible Word document by emailing with the subject line Application Word document.
Please note this posting will close on Monday July 7that 11:59pm.
Spark Team Leaders are expected to lead Spark sessions on a weekly basis. Team Leaders will work in groups to facilitate discussion group activities and self-reflection with the goal of guiding first-year students through their transition to university. Additionally Team Leaders will facilitate Spark workshops and events at least once per semester. A suitable candidate exhibits passion for first-year success. Spark sessions are scheduled for 1 hour per week supplemented by a 1-hour mandatory weekly training session. Team Leaders are expected to engage informally with Spark students weekly through regular check-ins.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong time management and organizational skills
- Excellent speaking listening and facilitation skills
- Sensitivity to persons from a wide range of backgrounds
- Approachable and accessible to student needs and concerns
- Be able to recognize and respond to students who require assistance academically socially or mentally and offer appropriate support and referral
Effort & Responsibility
- Team Leaders will occasionally be needed to help promote the service at events such as Welcome Day and through social media
- Workshops and events held throughout the year will require Team Leader support
- Maintain confidentiality of all students accessing Sparks services in the Spark program
- All Team Leaders are expected to be a positive role model inside Spark sessions and beyond maintaining professionalism with all members in the program
Working Conditions
- Regularly working in an indoor space (classroom resource room etc.)
- Regularly working in an online setting via Microsoft Teams
- May be expected to lead activities outdoors / off campus
- Expected to interact closely with groups of first-year students
- Time demands may exceed stated hours of work
Training and Experience
- Training will be provided by the Spark Director
- Previous leadership or mentorship experience is an asset but not
Equipment
- Access to a computer with Microsoft Teams will be
- Any additional supplies to lead Spark sessions will be provided
Reports to: Spark Director
For a full list of duties and responsibilities please download the full job description.
****Special Application Instructions:
Please do not click Apply for this Job on this site your application will not be considered.
To apply: Please follow this link and complete the form. Apply here
Interested students can also receive the application in the format of an accessible Word document by emailing with the subject line Application Word document.
Employment Type
Volunteer
