Team Leader
About The Position
If you want to work with children, we’re looking for you! YMCA Team Leaders have a passion for working with children and families. They are dedicated to ensuring compliance with all YMCA Policies & Procedures and Child Care Facilities Licensing Requirements as well as developing leadership to a team of School Age Leaders. You’ll contribute to care plans, support children’s strengths, maintain an appropriate child to staff ratio, and ensure every child feels included and supported. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a child’s day while fostering a community of belonging and growth.
Requirements
- Must be at least 19 years of age
- Experience working or volunteering with children
- Emergency First Aid & CPR in accordance with Schedule C of the Child Care Licensing Regulation (can be taken within45 days of start date)
- Successful candidates will be required to provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Reference Check/Vulnerable Sector Search issued no later than six (6) months preceding your start date. Criminal record check application forms will be provided to you by the YMCA as we are required to use the provincial Criminal Record Review Program
Nice To Haves
- 1 year of experience leading a team is an asset
- It is an asset if you have had training related to child development, and if you don’t– the YMCA provides training!
Responsibilities
- Plan and lead indoor and outdoor activities for children ages 5 – 12
- Ensures staff/child ratios are met at all times.
- Ensures compliance with all YMCA Policies & Procedures and Child Care Facilities Licensing Requirements.
- Directly supervise and provide leadership to the team
- Provide on-going coaching and development
- Plan and implement child-centred programming
- Establish positive relationships and communications with families, staff and key community stakeholders
- Provide active supervision to ensure children are accounted for at all times
- Prepare healthy afternoon snack
- Build positive relationships with children and their families
- Help children navigate conflict and role model positive behaviours
- Maintain a clean, safe, and professional work environment at all times
- Ensure the health and safety of children in your care
Benefits
- Competitive vacation and paid sick time
- Free YMCA Gym Membership and/or Y@Home
- Generous employer-matched pension plan
- Eligibility for Extended Medical and Dental Benefits
- 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
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
