ACTIVITY LEADER, SUPPORT & INCLUSION

Looking for part-time work with a values-driven non-profit organization?
Do you have a passion for creating a safe, inclusive environment that encourages children of all abilities to try new things?
Looking to build valuable career experience toward a future in childhood education?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, we’re looking for you!
YMCA Activity Leaders, Support & Inclusion enjoy working in a fun, fast-paced environment facilitating adapted programming allowing children ages 5 -12 to participate meaningfully in all aspects of the program. Our Support & Inclusion Activity Leaders are responsible for ensuring children with diverse abilities or support needs have an inclusive before and after school care experience.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be at least 19 years of age
• Experience working with children 5 – 12 with additional support needs
• Emergency First Aid and CRC – C & AED
• 20 hours of training in Child Development, Child Guidance and/or Nutrition an asset
• Experience working with children with diverse needs

• Work effectively within a staff team to provide an inclusive environment of support, strategies, and resources for children with diverse needs to fully participate within the program.
• Provide individual support to children within the program setting when required.
• Help to build and contribute to a community environment of global supports and inclusion for all children through supporting their strengths and stretches.
• Help children navigate conflict and role model positive behaviors.
• Contribute to the development, integration, and maintenance of care plans within the program.
• Provide enhanced ratio to support all children in the program, which may entail providing individual support from time to time.