HF Child, Youth, and Family Programs - Canada Summer Jobs

YMCA of Greater Toronto•Oshawa, ON

13h•CA$21 - CA$21•Onsite

About The Position

Be the Spark! Join our dynamic Health and Fitness team, where every day is different, and you will always be engaged with meaningful work! The YMCA of Greater Toronto is a charity offering opportunities for personal growth, community involvement and leadership. Our full service health and fitness centres across the Greater Toronto Area provide a variety of health, fitness, recreation and community programs to thousands of members, including children, youth and adults, who represent the diversity of Greater Toronto and its communities.

Requirements

Be between 16 to 30 years of age at the start of the employment;
Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.
It is a funding requirement of this position that candidates must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment
Current Standard First Aid & CPR level C or Intermediate First Aid with CPR-C & AED is an asset
Minimum 1 year of active Karate training
Experience teaching Youth Leadership an asset
Diploma or degree in field related to working with children or youth or equivalent experience
Current certifications in the following Lifesaving Society awards: Standard First Aid & CPR level C or Intermediate First Aid with CPR-C & AED is an asset
Current NCCP Basketball Coaching certification (Learn to Train level)
Minimum 1-year previous experience Instructing Children and Teens in Basketball
Good theoretical and practical knowledge of various stages of child and youth development through previous related experience and continuing professional development
Ability to encourage and motivate members and volunteers and acknowledge and appreciate achievements and contributions
Evidence continuing professional development in working with children and youth
Well-developed interpersonal, and relationship building skills; ability to establish rapport and excellent communication with members, staff and volunteers
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Flexibility regarding schedule, including days, evenings and weekends
Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and building a sense of belonging
Commitment to the YMCA’s Mission, Vision and Values
Focus on the health, safety and wellbeing of all children, youth, and vulnerable people in YMCA programs including understanding legal and moral obligations related to reporting suspected child abuse to Child Protection Services
YMCA Competencies: Accountable, Relationship-Builder, Improvement-Orientated, Team Player & Leader, Equity and Wellbeing Promoter
The YMCA only considers applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada.

Nice To Haves

Current Standard First Aid & CPR level C or Intermediate First Aid with CPR-C & AED is an asset
Experience teaching Youth Leadership an asset
Current certifications in the following Lifesaving Society awards: Standard First Aid & CPR level C or Intermediate First Aid with CPR-C & AED is an asset
Current NCCP Basketball Coaching certification (Learn to Train level)

Responsibilities

Instruct participants in the YMCA Karate Program.
Develop and implement sequential weekly lesson plans based on the YMCA program syllabus.
Assist the Lead Instructor with Gradings.
Recognize participant learning styles and deliver content accordingly.
Coach and develop participants for success.
Communicate (verbally and in writing) each child's progress to parents and Supervisor.
Maintain accurate, up-to-date weekly progress sheets and records for participants.
Take attendance, ensuring participants are signed into and out of the program.
Take down equipment as required, simultaneously checking that equipment is safe and in good repair (report immediately all malfunctions and remove the damaged equipment immediately from circulation).
Build relationships with members and seek opportunities to share the YMCA story and educate members and guests about the YMCA as a Charity.
Ensure qualifications and certifications as required by the YMCA and regulatory standards are current at all times.
Actively participate in scheduled programs, meetings, and special events.
Collaborate with individual program members, program volunteers, and YMCA program staff, assisting and encouraging program members to access additional appropriate programs offered at this location.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Deliver course content and examine participants following established YMCA criteria.
Develop and implement sequential weekly lesson plans.
Recognize participant learning styles and deliver content accordingly.
Coach and develop participants to meet success.
Communicate (verbal and written) child's progress to parents and Supervisor.
Maintain accurate, up-to-date weekly progress sheets and records for participants.
Take attendance, ensure participants are signed into and out of the program.
Set up and take down recreational, program and other equipment as required, check that equipment is safe and in good repair (reporting immediately all malfunctions and remove damaged equipment immediately from circulation).
Participate actively in scheduled programs, meetings, and special events.
Assist and encourage program members to access additional appropriate programs offered at this location, in collaboration with individual program members, program volunteers, and YMCA program staff.
Perform other duties as assigned.