Active Living Program Leader

2 days ago

Halifax, Canada YMCA of Greater HalifaxDartmouth Full time

**Title**:Active Living Leader

**Reports to**: Active Living Coordinator

**Position Status**: Full Time, Salaried

**Salary**:$35820.00

**Start Date**: Immediately

**Department**: 5700

**Location**:YMCA Centre for Immigrant Programs, 104-7071 Bayers Road Halifax, NS

YMCA is a place where everyone belongs. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all, in a welcoming space that is safe, nurturing and fun - a community of shared responsibilities, where children and families can thrive.

There are lots of places to work, but few opportunities to do work that really matters, and the Y is one of those rare places. When you join our team, you don’t just get a job - you’ll embark on an exciting path of career development. You will be part of a team that provides children, youth, and adults of all ages reach feel a sense of belonging to their community.

**The Opportunity**

Working with a team, the Active Living Leader develops and leads activities that promote an

active, healthy lifestyle among newcomers to Canada as well as connecting them with the

community at large around this topic.

**Responsibilities**
- Program planning and delivering activities
- Maintaining regular communication with clients to ensure activities are relevant to client interests and needs
- Promoting the program and recruiting participants
- Collaborating with Supervisor to share newcomer experiences related to active living; contribute our YMCA perspective and profile our work in this area
- Remaining current on issues and information that could impact and benefit clients
- Working with local groups, partners and schools to implement active living sessions
- Establishing and maintaining connections with a variety of like-minded community based organizations and institutions
- Referring to other active living services as needed and collaborating with other community agencies to ensure successful settlement and integration

**Qualifications and Skills**
- Recreation Therapy, Health Promotion or other equivalent experience is preferred
- Knowledge and understanding of immigrant settlement and community development work
- Experience working with newcomers
- Experience and demonstrated initiative related to program planning and delivery (in-person and online)
- Demonstrated networking, rapport building and communication skills to work positively with groups & individuals
- Able to work collaboratively with individuals and teams in leading program
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple, competing deadlines and tasks
- Robust understanding and connection to a variety of active living organizations, community services and resources
- The ability to demonstrate positive and effective interpersonal skills
- High level of initiative is needed to work independently and respond to unanticipated items
- Schedule flexibility to accommodate variations outside of regular business hours, as needed

**We Offer**
- Participation in Comprehensive Group Benefits and Pension Program
- Strong Work Life Balance Programs (i.e. Paid Personal and Vacation Days)

We look forward to hearing from you

The YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth is an equal opportunity employer that values the diversity of people and communities and is committed to excellence and inclusion in our Association. We are committed to an environment that is barrier free. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify.

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