Assistant Program Coordinator - Youth Services

City of New Westminster•New Westminster, BC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

As a central hub in the Metro Vancouver area, the City of New Westminster delivers a broad spectrum of urban services to over 92,000 residents. New Westminster is rich in history with a viable and thriving economy and has a population representative of the diversity of the region. The City is staffed by talented and dedicated employees who work together to achieve its strategic vision. We have earned a proud reputation for civic leadership, service delivery, and outstanding employee relations. Our Parks and Recreation Department is seeking an energetic, dynamic, and organized Assistant Program Coordinator to join the Youth Services team. This position reports to and works in collaboration with the Youth Services Coordinator. The primary responsibilities will include: overseeing the Central and Downtown Neighbourhoods Youth Services Portfolio, supervision of front-line workers, providing site supervision and operation support. This portfolio focuses on Middles School aged youth, and using recreation as a tool to connect youth community. Candidates will have experience raising the profile of youth within the community, assessing youth needs and making recommendations, assisting in the planning, promotion, and implementation of community events, programs, and services that engage youth. As well, applicants will possess skills in establishing and maintaining effective communication and working relationships with youth and community.

Requirements

Completion of a Certificate or diploma in Child and Youth Care, Social Work, Recreation, or a related field supplemented by proven practical experience in applied leadership, supervision, and youth engagement, or an equivalent combination of education and experience deemed suitable by the employer.
Valid Class 5 BC driver’s license.
Standard First Aid and CPR Level "C/AED".
Must be able to pass and maintain a clear Police Information Check including Vulnerable Sector Check.
Must be available to work a flexible schedule and a variety of shifts based on operational requirements.

Nice To Haves

Class 4 BC driver’s license is preferred.
High 5 and Food Safe certifications are assets.

Responsibilities

Overseeing the Central and Downtown Neighbourhoods Youth Services Portfolio
Supervision of front-line workers
Providing site supervision and operation support
Raising the profile of youth within the community
Assessing youth needs and making recommendations
Assisting in the planning, promotion, and implementation of community events, programs, and services that engage youth
Establishing and maintaining effective communication and working relationships with youth and community
Implementing the principals, practices, and objectives of community development, youth work and community recreation
Site supervision
Working with youth in developing and implementing a wide-range of opportunities, programs and events that reflect the interests and needs of youth and community values
Staff and volunteer supervision
Event and program development and implementation for youth
Conflict resolution and customer service
Building and maintaining relationships with staff, youth, and community partners
Program promotion
Working with budgets
Preparing reports
Performing general office duties such as program registration and processing payments
Performing tasks with minimal supervision
Using various software applications including Microsoft Office