Intermediate Youth Worker

Purpose : As one of Ottawa's largest child and youth-serving charitable organizations, BGC Ottawa provides FREE, subsidized, and cost-saving community-based services and life-changing programs to an annual average of 4,500 young Members each year. We provide safe, supportive places where all kids and teens, of all backgrounds, can experience new opportunities, overcome barriers, and develop confidence and skills for life. From anti-Racism to Reconciliation to LGBTQ2S+, food security to scholarships to job readiness, our programs battle systemic issues with systemic solutions—equity, acceptance, support, opportunity. As a growing team that embraces different ways of thinking, abilities, and experiences, we aim to make our staff feel safe. We want you to feel heard, respected, and empowered. We believe in our diverse shared power as being the key to serving our members, volunteers, community, and each other with the utmost care. BGC Ottawa is about building positive and inclusive environments for all.

Position Overview : Reporting directly to the Clubhouse Manager, applicants are invited to apply for a part-time Intermediate Youth Worker position at the BGC Ottawa. The incumbent will work at our Don McGahan ClubHouse (430 McArthur Avenue) location.

Responsibilities :

• Direct leadership in assigned programs
• Implement structured programs and assist with special events
• Create activity programs for children and youth
• Provide monthly updates including attendance figures and program outcomes
• Be a positive role model for children and youth
• Support volunteers and program placement students
• Liaise with parents and caregivers regarding progress and challenges of participants
• Provide mentoring services and assistance with counseling support to members as required
• Attend monthly staff meetings
• Attend training opportunities as required

Qualifications :

• Minimum 2 years of part-time direct leadership experience in a child and youth-related field studies or Recreation and Leisure Services program
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated C&Y mentoring and counseling skills.
• Ability to work effectively with children and youth.
• Demonstrated organizational and program planning skills.
• Demonstrated direct leadership skills (in program instruction capacity)
• Demonstrated conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to take initiative and work both independently and within a team environment with minimal supervision.
• Proven ability to engage children in programming activities.
• Demonstrated ability to creatively problem solve.
• Previous experience working with youth in afterschool programs and/or summer camps considered an asset.
• Experience in delivering physical activity, sport, and recreation activities would be considered an asset
• Valid Driver's License and comfortable driving members to/from events is considered an asset
• Experience delivering creative arts programming considered an asset
• Experience delivering sports and recreation programming considered an asset
• Multilingualism is an asset (French, Arabic, Cantonese, Mandarin).

Required Education and Training :

• Current police record check – vulnerable sector (required for employees that are 19 years old and over)
• Currently enrolled in a High School, College or University program and returning to school this September. Preference will be given to applicants studying Recreation and Leisure Services or similar programs.
• First Aid / CPR.
• HIGH FIVE certificate is an asset.

Start Date : ASAP

Compensation : $16.25 per hour

The successful candidate will be required to obtain a Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) before starting work with the organization. BGC Ottawa is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment and to providing a workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment. This means that all job applicants, employees, and volunteers receive equal treatment regardless of race, colour, ethnic or national origins, sex, marital status, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief. Boys and Girls Club of Ottawa welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however, we will only be contacting those selected for an interview.