Child, Youth & Family Staff
About The Position
YMCA BC focuses on fostering healthy and resilient children, confident youth, and connected communities. Their state-of-the-art centres offer health, fitness, and aquatics programs for all ages. This role reports to the Supervisor, Child, Youth & Family, and involves collaborating with the YMCA team to create a safe and fun environment for child, youth, and family programming, ensuring a safe and welcoming experience in the branch. YMCA BC strengthens communities by igniting belonging and championing health equity, serving 150,000 individuals across hundreds of locations with over 3,000 employees and volunteers. As a charity, they provide vital programs addressing social issues like health and wellness, affordable childcare, mental health, and employment services. They are committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging (EDIB), creating inclusive spaces where everyone feels valued and supported.
Requirements
- Current Standard First Aid certificate with CPR level C & AED (valid within 2 years)
- Demonstrated high level of customer service skills
- Successful candidate will be required to provide 3 satisfactory references
- Successful candidates will be required to provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Record check with a Vulnerable sector search issued no later than six (6) months preceding the start date
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with children - preferred
Responsibilities
- Lead programs for children aged 0 to 12 years old in a positive and professional manner
- Facilitate games and activities for various children’s programs to promote active and creative play
- Build meaningful relationships with children, parents, YMCA members, visitors, and colleagues
- Navigate challenging conflict situations using YMCA standards and procedures
- Ensure program design, lay-out, and offerings meet the needs of all participants at various levels
- Lead program delivery, while ensuring contents meet the appropriate criteria and outline
- Strong work ethic and able to remain flexible
- Perform general administrative duties and record keeping responsibilities
- Ensure the safety of all members, participants, staff, and property by following YMCA policies and ensuring they are maintained among all members and staff
- Assist with training new staff/volunteers in procedures and practices
- Provide exemplary customer service to all members, guests and participants in all program areas by providing facility tours and education on current program offerings relevant to the member/family
Benefits
- Free YMCA Gym Membership and/or Y@Home
- Training and Professional Development Opportunities
- Extensive Employee assistance program
- Reduced childcare rates and priority placement for YMCA Staff
- Be part of a charitable organization that positively impacts the community
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
