Group Leader - Canada Summer Jobs

YBC • Richmond, BC

12h • CA$23 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is funded by the Canada Summer Jobs Grant. YMCA Day Camp Group Leaders enjoy working in a fun, fast-paced environment facilitating activities and games for children ages 5 - 12. This role is ideal for individuals seeking summer work with a values-driven non-profit organization, interested in facilitating fun and creative activities and games, and making a real difference in kids’ lives. It's also a great opportunity to build valuable career experience toward a future in childhood education.

Requirements

• Experience working with children ages 5-12
• Valid Emergency First Aid and CPR – B or C & AED
• 20 hours of training in Child Development and/or Child Guidance
• Available to work full time hours for entire contract
• 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.
• Be between 19 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment.
• Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person who has been granted refugee status in Canada under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.
• Be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations. International participants are not eligible. Recent immigrants are eligible if they are Canadian citizens or permanent residents.

Nice To Haves

• You want to work with kids… enough said.
• You have a positive attitude and can make any situation better!
• You’re welcoming to one and all.
• You exude passion about delivering the best experience for kids.
• You’re flexible and open-minded.
• You have energy to spare.
• You’re a calm, cool and collected team member.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate games and activities for campers
• Engage and build relationships with campers
• Ensure all campers are safe and supervised at all times
• Follow all YMCA policies and procedures
• To be Professional (be on time, appropriately dressed, ensure confidentiality, etc.)

Benefits

• Competitive vacation and paid sick time
• Free YMCA Gym Membership+ Y@Home
• Training and Professional Development Opportunities
• Be part of a charitable organization that positively impacts the community

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed