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YMCA of Greater Vancouver
Full Time
Vancouver
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Job description
Position Title: Team Leader, Child, Youth & Family
Locations: Robert Lee YMCA (955 Burrard St, Vancouver, BC V6Z 1Y2)
Terms: Permanent Full – Time
Hours: 35 hours per week
Shifts: Shifts vary, but will include Tuesday to Saturday, mornings, evenings, weekends
Salary: 0-500 Hours $18.67 per hour
501-1000 Hours $19.25 per hour
1001-1500 Hours $20.42 per hour
1500+ Hours $21.52 per hour
Start Date: As soon as possible
Reports To: Program Supervisor
Situation:
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.
Nature & Scope:
The Child, Youth & Family Team Lead will report directly to the Program Supervisor and will work collaboratively with the leadership team. The Team Lead is responsible for providing exceptional service to provide a safe and fun environment for our child, youth, and family programming.
Major Responsibilities:
Actively interacts with children, families, and youth in a positive and professional manner- Builds meaningful relationships through positive daily interaction with YMCA members, visitors, and colleagues
- Provides support and leadership to staff and volunteers to ensure safe and quality programs, including training and delivering performance evaluations
- Promotes philanthropy through the YMCA’s annual Strong Kids Campaign
- Interacts directly with children and encourages interaction between children
- Creates and maintains a positive atmosphere and build positive self-esteem and confidence in children
- Assists with the planning and implementation of safe and fun YMCA Child & Youth programs in accordance with YMCA standards, YMCA Child Protection policies, and YMCA Healthy Child Development principles
- Establishes and maintains positive communication with parents
- Ensures the safety of all members, participants, staff, and property by following YMCA standards/policies/procedures and ensuring they are maintained amongst all members and staff
- Assists with scheduling and program promotion as required
- Maintains a neat, orderly, and clean environment, including all program areas, common spaces, and washrooms
- Attends staff meetings, planning sessions and training events as required
Requirements:
- Current Standard First Aid and CPR-C & AED certificate
- Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office
- Experience working with children and families in a recreational setting
- 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
- Minimum one year supervisory experience
- Demonstrated high level of organizational and customer service skills
- Proven decision-making competency and ability to think quickly in difficult situations
- The YMCA has implemented a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy requiring all staff and volunteers to be vaccinated as per the timelines set out by the province.
YMCA BC is committed to creating an inclusive, accessible environment where all members of our community feel valued, respected, and supported. We encourage applications from the diverse communities in which we live and serve, including but not limited to people of colour, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. We have established policies, procedures, and practices to meet accessibility standards throughout the hiring process. Should you require any accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact our Human Resources department.
Application deadline: Until Filled
Thank you for your interest and application.
Due to the high volume of applications received, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
About YMCA of Greater Vancouver
Revenue: Unknown / Non-Applicable
Size: 1001 to 5000 Employees
Type: Non-profit Organisation
Website: www.gv.ymca.ca
YMCA of Greater Vancouver
www.gv.ymca.ca
Vancouver, Canada
Unknown / Non-Applicable
1001 to 5000 Employees
Non-profit Organisation
