Childminding Caregiver/ Youth Leader

4 weeks ago

St John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada The YMCA of Greater Saint John Full time

The YMCA of Southwestern New Brunswick is working hard to address the critical issue's facing the region; the health crisis, population decline, youth outmigration and child poverty/ At the Y, we are striving to build a diverse and inclusive community where each person is valued for the unique perspectives and contributions they bring.

The Y offers a diverse set of programs at 19 locations in the city and surrounding municipalities. We are a community of 450 employees and 500 volunteers. If you don't have a Y story yet- now is your opportunity to get involved. We invite you to come to see what the power of belonging can do for you, your career and your community.

The Opportunity

The Childminding Caregiver/ Youth Leader is part of the Y's Health, Membership and Recreation team. The Childminding Caregiver/ Youth Leader will work collaboratively with other staff and volunteers to develop and deliver programming designed to cater to the physical, mental and social health of local children and youth. As Youth Leader, the successful applicant will engage and supervise youth participating in YMCA Youth and Sports programming and will ensure an enjoyable, safe and inclusive environment for youth and family participants of various skills and abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Effectively plan, organize and lead scheduled sports and youth programs and activities.
  • Employ inclusive and adaptive programming principles to cater to all participating members and resource additional support as deemed necessary.
  • Set up and supervise Drop-in and Scheduled Sports Programs.
  • Scheduling and administrative duties, including sign-in/sign-out.
  • Maintain a safe and organized area both during and outside of core programming hours.
  • Maintain program and facility equipment during activity set up and tear down in a clean and orderly manner.
  • Communicate and enforce facility guidelines to ensure a safe and controlled environment while paying keen attention to accident/incident prevention.
  • Understanding of Child Protection Policies and Practices.
  • Act as a coach, teammate and mentor to participating youth & Families.
  • Assume additional duties, including workshops, training, conferences and staff meetings as required.
  • Encourage and engage youth to participate in discussions, planning and facilitation of Youth Programs, as well as; developing youth volunteer opportunities both within the programs and the community.
  • Act as a positive role model, effectively guiding youth behaviour and actions.

Skills and Qualifications

  • High School or Post-Secondary Education.
  • Experience working with children, sports and Youth Programs is an asset.
  • Possess a strong work ethic and excellent organizational skills.
  • An excellent team player, able to share cooperative leadership with other staff.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Employment is contingent on having a clean Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search.

What We Offer:

  • Individual YMCA membership
  • In-house training and professional development opportunities
  • Opportunities for career growth
  • Opportunities for cross-training across departments
  • Paid job-related certifications (i.e. First aid/CPR)

We ask qualified applicants to submit their cover letters and resumes. The YMCA Southwestern New Brunswick appreciates the interest of all applicants; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

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