Team Leader, YMCA Kids Clubs

at  YMCA BC

Position Title: Kids Club, Team Leader
Location(s): Northside YMCA Kids Club (46465 Bernard Ave Chilliwack V2P 1H6)
Terms: Permanent, Full-Time, 35 hours/week
Shift: Monday to Friday, 7:00am-9:00am & 2:00pm-6:00pm + Admin
Salary: $24.82 per hour + Benefits
Start Date: As Soon As Possible
Reports To: Manager, Healthy Child Development

NATURE & SCOPE:

If you want to work with kids we’re looking for you! YMCA Team Leaders have a passion for working with children and families. They are dedicated to developing leadership to a team of Kids Club Activity Leaders and volunteers.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:

• Must be 19 years of age
• Experience working or volunteering with children
• Minimum 1 year experience leading a team
• Emergency First Aid & CPR in accordance with Schedule C of the Child Care Licensing Regulation (can be taken within 90 days of start date)
• It is an asset if you have had training related to child development, and if you don’t – the YMCA provides training!
• 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
  The YMCA of Greater Vancouver 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.

• Plan and lead indoor and outdoor activities for children ages 5 – 12
• Directly supervise and provide leadership to a team of staff and volunteers
• Provide on-going coaching and development of staff and volunteers
• Plan and implement child-centred programming
• Establish positive relationships and communications with families, staff and key community stakeholders
• Completion of administrative tasks including: payroll, budget tracking, etc.
• 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