Job description
Location: Tong Louie YMCA, Surrey, BC
Terms: Temporary, Part Time (approximately 9 weeks)
Rate: $16.75 per hour
Nature & Scope:
Canada Summer Jobs Criteria
- Be between 15 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.
- Organize, plan and support in-person programming
- Oversite of youth summer camp running July and August
- Actively facilitate and interact with youth and lead programs in a positive and professional manner
- Build meaningful relationships through positive interaction with YMCA program participants
- Ensures that the program operates smoothly and ensures that the service provided to communities is of excellent quality
- Research and build Youth Leadership Development flexible and adaptive curriculum in the framework of YLD learning outcomes
- Model appropriate behaviour in line with the Mission, Vision, and Values of the YMCA
- Create and maintain a positive atmosphere and work to build positive self-esteem and confidence
- Ensure the safety of all members, participants, staff, and property by following YMCA standards/policies/ procedures
- Maintain an atmosphere of achievement that inspires self and others to succeed at the highest levels
- Maintain a neat, orderly, and clean environment, including all program areas, common spaces, and washrooms
- Attend staff meetings, planning sessions and training events as required
- Engage the youth in a community project where they volunteer and give back to the community
- Assist with other YMCA Youth Programs projects as needed
- High School Diploma
- Working towards post-secondary degree in youth work field an asset
- Experience working with youth ages 10-18
- Able to manage and facilitate small groups of youth
- Current Standard First Aid certificate with CPR level C & AED
- Experience and sensitivity with members of different cultural and racial backgrounds, including visible and invisible dimensions of diversity
- Well developed interpersonal and relationship building skills; ability to establish rapport and excellent communication with youth participants, staff, and volunteers
- Demonstrated high level of customer service skills
- 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
- 3 professional references
YMCA BC is a charity dedicated to strengthening the foundations of community, by nurturing the potential of children, teens & young adults, promoting healthy lifestyles, fostering a sense of social responsibility and delivering lasting personal & social change to grow in spirit, mind, and body.
Since January 2023, YMCA of Northern British Columbia, YMCA-YWCA of Kamloops and YMCA of Greater Vancouver are officially one association, with one mission to strengthen our impact for communities across British Columbia. We are YMCA BC. This transition marks a new chapter in our long-standing history of building communities, transforming lives, and connecting people of all ages, stages, backgrounds and abilities, to unique opportunities to learn, grow, and reach their potential.
YMCA BC provides services in health, fitness & aquatics, child care, camping, employment & community services to over 150,000 participants annually. Our values guide our decision-making and behavior:
Do the right thing - We are caring, respectful, honest and responsible in all we do- Put people first - We believe in the strengths, perspectives and passion of people
- Keep our promises -We do what we say we will do
- Lead by example -We are courageous, speak with conviction, listen attentively and collaborate
Competencies:
In addition to bringing a commitment to YMCA vision and values, the candidate should possess the following competencies:
Leading Self
- Evolve in Professional Capability – Commit to being better
- Achieve Excellence and Authenticity – Show up with the best version of you
Leading Others
- Develop the Potential in Others – Help people grow and lead
- Create a Culture of Connection – Build bridges between people and partners
Leading Mission
- Think and Act Strategically – Make good decisions and act on them
- Make an Intentional Impact – Advance the strength and cause of the Y
About YMCA of Greater Vancouver
Revenue: Unknown / Non-Applicable
Size: 1001 to 5000 Employees
Type: Non-profit Organisation
Website: www.gv.ymca.ca