Program Coordinator

YMCA of Northern Alberta•Edmonton, AB

32d•Onsite

About The Position

This position supports the work of the YMCA of Northern Alberta, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening the community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Program Coordinator supports the supervision and implementation of Programming at Kickstand Edmonton, supporting youth between the ages of 11-25 and their families. The Program Coordinator will act as a positive role model for staff, volunteers, community members, and participants, embracing the YMCA of Northern Alberta’s core values of Respect, Responsibility, Honesty, Caring, and Inclusion. The successful candidate will support the operations manager in building and maintaining Kickstand program and facility, effectively run programs and initiatives that aim to help youth build the skills necessary for managing the challenges they face. This position requires use of a vehicle and must be able to support a schedule that includes working shifts of days, afternoons, evenings, and some weekends based on program and staffing needs.

Requirements

A degree in social work, human services, community development, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
2 years’ experience in a coordination role.
Experience with outreach, case management, or program delivery is an asset.
Experience working in a team environment as a supervisor.
Intermediate (Standard) First Aid & CPR-C.
Able to obtain a Police Information Check and Vulnerable sector and Child Intervention/Enhanced Security check.
Annual registration in a professional organization as required by law.
The YMCA only considers applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada.

Nice To Haves

Non-Violent Crisis Intervention and Suicide Intervention Certification are preferred.

Responsibilities

Support the Operations Manager in coaching and managing staff that oversee programming.
Work with the Operations Manager in overseeing, planning, and implementing activities and initiatives for youth which include special events and youth outreach opportunities, meeting the youth where they are at.
Provide opportunities for youth to learn and develop in spirit, mind awhond body. Consistently role model and encourage YMCA’s values and mission, encourage a healthy lifestyle, participation of others by helping out by their respective means, enrich the quality of programs and services.
Support daily operations of Kickstand and support operations of programs/initiatives
Works with the Operations Manager to engage with the other organizations, schools, community agencies, and community partners to maximize services and resources to participants.
Maintain knowledge of resources and opportunities within the community for youth and families.
Adheres to all Risk Management and Occupational Health and Safety requirements, including Work Alone Policy and Procedures and the Children, Youth and Vulnerable Adults Protection Policies and Procedures.
Ensure administrative duties related to programming are accurately and effectively completed as assigned by the Supervisor (e.g., survey tracking, budgeting, incident reporting & follow-up, etc.).
Collect demographic, output and outcome data for evaluation purposes and to inform and contribute to the development of funder and YMCA reports.
Support the completion of administrative tasks that include, but not limited to, program plans, data tracking, survey collection and analysis.
Actively participate and engage with youth and programs offered
Work within defined and allocated budgets.
Complete other duties and responsibilities as required.