Out of School Program Coordinator

Boys & Girls Clubs Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton & Area is an organization that believes in the promise of all children. Our team works with community volunteers, partners and other supporters to create safe environments for children to be between school and home and to provide caring mentoring relationships for children and youth. Now, more than ever, the kids in our community need us and we are looking for great staff to join our team._

Boys & Girls Clubs Big Brothers Big Sisters is seeking individuals interested in the following position(s):
**Competition Number: OSTC0924**
- Position(s) Available: One (1)- Status: Full-Time (12-Month Term) Position (37.5 hours per week)- Salary Range: $55,935-$61,742 annually**_The key responsibilities of this position will include:_**
- Planning, managing and delivering afterschool programming for Elementary school aged youth in the areas of academic support, physical activity, leadership, arts and culture, and health and nutrition.
- Working in partnership with an assigned Elementary school overseeing key responsibilities, program outcomes for their students.
- Responsibility for a small staff team, providing direct supervision of staff and volunteers.
- Coordinating and providing leadership, direction and training to all staff and volunteers participating in the afterschool program ensuring their skills are used to support programming.
- Establishing and maintaining ongoing working relationships with all school personnel, ensuring they are informed of the responsibilities, opportunities and goals that pertain to the programs for their students.
- Collecting and submitting program data/information within a customized database for program evaluation and improvement.
- Providing a safe environment by ensuring adherences to workplace safety and health regulations and operating standards are upheld in all programs.
- Supporting staff in following all safety and cleaning protocols set out by AHS and the agency to safely run programming.
- University degree or college diploma in education, child and youth development, recreation or a related field.
- 2 years of previous supervisory experience and 5 years combined experience in a role involving child-based programming, childcare and partnership development.
- Solid knowledge of child development, out of school programming, strength-based practice and experience in a school and/or childcare setting is an asset.
- Proven ability to be approachable, understanding, organized and efficient with excellent problem-solving skills
- Experience in the delivery of community programs and extensive knowledge of community collaboration, community and educational resources and services.
- Experience working with Elementary School aged youth.
- An awareness and understanding of emerging issues facing families in Edmonton
- Ability to embrace and practice the agencies equity, diversity and inclusion philosophy and integrates this practice into their work and agency messaging.
- Can be counted on to meet and exceed goals and able to get positive results from others.
- Experience entering data into an electronic case management system and experience working with the MS suite of programs.
- A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.
- Availability to work 10:30-6:30 PM Monday to Friday from September to June and shift to daytime hours during July and August for summer programming**Boys and Girls Club Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton & Area really is “a great place to be”. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a supportive work environment, excellent benefits package and rewarding career opportunities.