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Program Specialist

2 months ago

Brantford, Canada YMCA HamiltonBurlingtonBrantford Full time

**Program Specialist**

**Location**:Laurier Brantford YMCA ()

**Hourly Wage**: $19.75

**Position Status**: Seasonal Contract

**Contract Hours**:Helping Hands**: 8:00am-4:30pm (40 hrs/wk)

**Placement**:May 27, 2024 - August 30, 2024

**Nature & Scope**:
The Program Specialist is responsible for creating and facilitating the delivery of safe age-appropriate and site specific programming. The Program Specialist will provide direct leadership to a team of Counsellors, Junior Counsellors, and Campers. The Program Specialist is on-site all day and reports directly to the Site Supervisor. Program Specialists are knowledgeable in camp activities, song, behavior management, and supervising a staff team (approximately 10-15 staff).

**Responsibilities**:

- Skilled in teaching activities in a variety of camp areas.
- Co-ordinates programs and ensures safe, quality programs for participants and staff.
- Provides input into staff meetings.
- Provides support and guidance to all staff including the supervision of camp counsellors and volunteers.
- Develops and implements comprehensive camp programs.
- Oversees the execution of age and developmentally appropriate programs, activities, and schedules.
- Assists the Site Supervisor with day-to-day operations of camp.
- Plans and initiates staff and Junior Counsellor training sessions.
- Ensures parent communication and child guidance.
- Maintains high standards in program delivery, communication, coaching and mentoring of all staff assigned to program area.
- Regular contact with staff, camp participants, parents, community agencies, and volunteers involved in the program.
- Ensures that there is sufficient supplies and equipment for the delivery of the program.
- Provides training and supervision of seasonal staff.
- Responsible for the approvals of schedules and/or assigned shifts.
- Further supports staff in the planning, supervision, and leading of activities when needed.
- Responsible for managing supplies and making purchasing decisions.
- Able to make immediate decisions to ensure safety and react accordingly to a crisis.
- Contributes to an inclusive environment.
- Understands and commits to confidentiality.
- Additional duties as assigned.

**Qualifications**:

- Standard First Aid and CPR-C valid through Summer 2024 (must provide proof of certification or enrollment in course before hiring).
- 2-year post-secondary degree/diploma, or pursuing same, in any discipline but preferably in the area of leisure and recreation, social services, child and youth worker or education.
- Bronze Cross certification is an asset.
- Coaching or ORCA certification is an asset.
- Previous YMCA camping or child and youth program experience is preferred.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Supervisory experience, preferably in a camp setting.
- Staff 18 years and older must submit a clear Vulnerable Sector Check prior to commencing work.

**Inclusion, Diversity, Equality and Accessibility**

The YMCA of Hamilton, Burlington, Brantford is committed to creating an inclusive, diverse, equitable and accessible environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or neurodiversity.

If you need any accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact our People, Leadership & Culture Department.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract, Seasonal

**Salary**: $19.75 per hour

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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