Youth Action Program

2 weeks ago

Niagara, Canada YMCA of Niagara Full time

**Youth Action Program - Community Programs Team Member**

**Location**

Niagara Region - St. Catharines, Niagara Falls, Fort Erie, Port Colborne, Welland and Niagara West.

Preference will be given to applicants who are willing and able to travel to multiple cities, especially Fort Erie, Port Colborne and Niagara West.

**Pay**

$17.75 per hour plus YMCA Membership Benefits

**Employment Type**

Part-time - (6-25 hours a week available) - After school and evenings, including Friday and/or Saturday evenings

**Placement Date**

January 2025

**WHY WORK FOR THE YMCA?**

The YMCA of Niagara is a mission-driven organization committed to fueling a healthy, connected, and engaged Niagara. Our presence in over 100 program sites has been impacting the community with dedication and purpose for over 150 years.

Our legacy in the community is a testament to the transformative work we do. We serve a diverse range of individuals and families, with a commitment to inclusivity, collaboration, and the wellbeing of all. As we move forward, we are embracing a revitalized approach to meet the evolving needs of the community and actively contribute to transforming lives across Niagara.

Guided by our shared values - caring, health, honesty, inclusiveness, respect, and responsibility - the YMCA provides our employees with meaningful opportunities to make a positive impact on individuals and the health of our communities.

Our dynamic team is dedicated to maintaining our positive growth trajectory though continuously adapting and innovating our services and programs to meet the changing landscape in Niagara.

**NATURE & SCOPE**

Youth Action staff are responsible for the planning and implementation of recreation programs for youth aged 10 to 14 at program sites throughout the Niagara Region. They are energetic, outgoing, and committed to ensuring that participants in their programs have a fun experience. They are someone who wants to make a difference in the community by maintaining safe spaces for youth to be themselves, as well as promoting positive change through relationship building and role modelling.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Plan and lead recreational programs for youth ages 10 to 14 Monday to Fridays at local schools throughout the Niagara Region. Staff shifts may begin as early as 2:30 pm or 5:30 pm.
- Supervise and lead recreational activities during Friday night programming at locations across Niagara.
- Build relationships with youth and be a positive role model.
- Participate in training and adhere to the YMCA Child Protection Policies and Procedures as established by the YMCA of Niagara.

**Preference will be given to those individuals with availability to be scheduled for two school nights and Friday nights.**

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- The YMCA is looking for applicants who want to be a role model of healthy lifestyles and physical activity for youth and make a difference within their community.
- Experience delivering youth recreational and leadership programs is an asset.
- Enrolment in or completion of a university degree or college diploma in Recreation, Physical Education, Child and Youth Studies, or a related field an asset.
- Current Standard First Aid & CPR-C.
- Team members must be willing and able to participate in active games on a regular basis and will be responsible for planning and implementing various aspects of the program.
- Reliable transportation to programs throughout the Niagara Region is preferred.
- Upon hiring, applicants 18 years of age and older must submit a clear and satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) issued for the YMCA of Niagara.

**COMPETENCIES**:
**Child and Youth Focused**

Commits to assisting growth and development among children and youth

**Commitment to Organization Vision and Values**

Demonstrates and promotes a personal understanding of and appreciation for the mission, vision, strategic outcomes and values of the YMCA

**Concern for Health and Safety**

Acknowledges and understands how to manage and educate others of risk and harm reduction

**Teamwork**

Actively builds teams and encourages open relationships for maximum organizational effectiveness

**Creativity and Innovations**

Develops new ways or adapts existing ideas to help us achieve desired results

**Relationship Building and Collaboration**

Builds positive interactions both internally and externally to achieve work related goals

**Problem Solving**

Identifies an issue and works towards a solution

**APPLICATION PROCESS**
- Internal applicants are encouraged to notify their supervisor before applying. _

All applicants are thanked for their interest. Only those applicants being considered for an interview will be contacted.
- Accessibility accommodations and materials in alternate formats for individuals with disabilities can be arranged upon request. _

For more information on other opportunities at the YMCA of Niagara, please visit: ymcaofniagara.org

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: $17.75

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