School Age Coordinator - Killarney Beach

YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka • Innisfil, ON

5d • CA$37,799 - CA$45,022 • Onsite

About The Position

The School Age Coordinator will be responsible for providing a nurturing environment for children in the Killarney Beach YMCA Before & After School Program. This role involves actively engaging with children, ensuring their safety and well-being, implementing play-based learning, and maintaining positive communication with families, staff, and volunteers. The coordinator will also provide leadership to the center team, ensure the facility is well-maintained, and develop collaborative partnerships with families to support successful outcomes for children. This position operates within a licensed childcare environment and requires adherence to all relevant regulations and policies.

Requirements

• Minimum 18 years of age.
• Current Standard/Intermediate First Aid and CPR (Level C) certification OR completion of certification within first 90 days of employment.
• Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check.
• Up-to-date immunizations or equivalent in accordance with local public health and Child Care Early Years Act.
• Availability requirements: Monday to Friday, 6:15-9:30am & 3:30-6:00pm plus admin hours to equal 30 hours per week.
• Passion for working with children and providing quality play-based learning.
• Well-developed interpersonal and relationship building skills with families, staff, and volunteers.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time, lift up to 20 kg (44 lbs.), and participate in physical activities.
• Ability to work outdoors for at least 2 hours daily year-round, in all weather conditions.
• Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE) status, or actively enrolled in an Early Childhood Education program, or Child & Youth Work/Care Diploma, or Rec & Leisure Diploma, or Bachelor of Education (registered with the Ontario College of Teachers).

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to children, including toileting/diaper changing, first aid, and administering medication, while monitoring dietary, allergies, and medical conditions.
• Actively engage with children, ensuring their supervision and safety in group settings of up to 15 children independently.
• Plan and implement play-based learning in accordance with YMCA Curriculum.
• Ensure positive, professional communication with families, staff, and volunteers on an ongoing basis.
• Provide an inclusive environment, supporting the needs of all children, including those with exceptional behaviours and additional needs.
• Demonstrate appropriate behaviours in line with the YMCA's Mission, Vision, and Values.
• Adhere to work schedule to ensure program stays within ratio and provide adequate notice to supervisor regarding unexpected scheduling changes.
• Demonstrate flexibility with routines and schedules.
• Maintain active and effective communication and information networks within the centre, the staff team, and with community agencies working with individual children and families.
• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of regulations and operating standards, ensuring the centre operates in accordance with all directives, legislations, guidelines, and policies.
• Mentor the centre team, providing strong leadership to implement a safe, accessible, quality, child-centered, early childhood program.
• Lead and work with centre staff to maintain a well-organized, accessible, safe, and clean child care facility, including classrooms, playground, washrooms, cubicles, and equipment.
• Develop positive relationships and collaborative partnerships with families, understanding their specific needs and planning for successful outcomes.
• Provide quality care to all children in a licensed childcare environment.
• Comply with the Child Care Early Years Act, YMCA policies, and the YMCA Child Protection Policy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Complimentary access to virtual and/or in-person opportunities promoting health and fitness.
• Employee & Family Assistance Program.
• Annual paid Wellness Day.
• Annual recognition pay.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Work life balance that offers most evenings and weekends free; all statutory days off.
• 12 well-being days per year.
• Health, Rx, Vision and Dental Insurance.
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree