PURPOSE

The purpose of the Northern Community & School Recreation Coordinator Program (NC&SRCP) is to enhance the quality of life for northerners through the provision of community based sport, culture and recreation programs after school, in the evenings, on weekends and at community and school special events. Community & School Recreation Coordinators (CSRC’s) are employed to facilitate the delivery of sport, culture and recreation programs, using the school as a major asset of the community and in partnership with other community based organizations providing sport, culture and recreation programs, services and facilities.

PURPOSE

The purpose of the Northern Community & School Recreation Coordinator Program (NC&SRCP) is to enhance the quality of life for northerners through the provision of community based sport, culture and recreation programs after school, in the evenings, on weekends and at community and school special events. Community & School Recreation Coordinators (CSRC’s) are employed to facilitate the delivery of sport, culture and recreation programs, using the school as a major asset of the community and in partnership with other community based organizations providing sport, culture and recreation programs, services and facilities.

OBJECTIVES

  1. To increase participation opportunities by providing sport, culture and recreation programs after school, in the evenings and on weekends, school holidays and at community and school special events;
  2. To ensure community direction and support through the development of a community based steering committee;
  3. To establish partnerships by sharing information and resources between schools and community organizations who share the mandate to provide community sport, culture and recreation programs;
  4. To recruit, retain and support the community & school recreation coordinator through the provision of a positive work environment coupled with ongoing supervision, training and education support;
  5. To increase the number of volunteers that assist with the management and coordination of sport, culture and recreation programs and services;
  6.  To increase community capacity by providing skill development and leadership development opportunities to members of the community;
  7. To promote sport, culture and recreation programs as a positive wellness alternative and an important foundation for quality family life and community spirit.

COMMUNITY BASED PROGRAMS

  • Programs that are accessible* to and benefit all members of the community and/or a target population as identified by the Steering Committee.
  • Programs that take place in community settings and involve community members in the design and implementation.
  • Programs that occur within or in the near vicinity of the community.
  • Programs that are based on community needs; and build on partnership strengths with local organizations and individuals with interests in community programming.

COMMUNITY BASED PROGRAMS

  • Programs that are accessible* to and benefit all members of the community and/or a target population as identified by the Steering Committee.
  • Programs that take place in community settings and involve community members in the design and implementation.
  • Programs that occur within or in the near vicinity of the community.
  • Programs that are based on community needs; and build on partnership strengths with local organizations and individuals with interests in community programming.

Program Guidelines

2024-09-05

Overview of program guidelines, roles and responsibilities of participating communities and schools.

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