Neighbourhood Club Coordinator

**ob Posting: Club Coordinator** **Introduction** Are you ready to make a real difference and have a blast while doing it? BGCS is on the lookout for an enthusiastic Club Coordinator to lead the fun at one of our Neighbourhood Club site This full-time position (35 hours per week) is a permanent position that is eligible for the full BGC Saskatoon benefits package, and it’s all about creating amazing experiences for kids and youth in their community. Club programs run from September to June and follow the school year calendar. Club Coordinators may be offered summer employment as a Summer Day Camp Coordinator for the months of July and August each year As a Club Coordinator, you’ll be the face of BGC Saskatoon, bringing our Mission and Vision Statements, Core Values, and Model for Success to life with a positive and professional attitude. You’ll work during program times set by BGC Saskatoon and report directly to the Director of Youth Programs. **About BGCS** BGCS is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving children and youth in Saskatoon. Since 1974, we’ve been committed to the belief that “Opportunity Changes Everything” and that all children should have the opportunity to participate in quality programs within their own community. Our awesome team of staff and volunteers deliver programming in the following areas: - Early Learning Centres - Before & After School Programs - Neighborhood Clubs - Summer Camps - Youth Employment Program We’re a group of people who love making a positive impact on the lives of children, youth, and families. **Position Overview** **Quality Assurance** As a Club Coordinator, you’ll ensure our programs are top-notch by: - Treating children and youth with respect, acceptance, and honesty. - Interacting with participants in a patient, understanding, and caring manner. - Boosting feelings of competency and self-esteem. - Making sure children and youth feel physically and emotionally safe and secure. - Encouraging responsible, safe, and mutually respectful behavior through positive methods like role-modeling, setting reasonable limits, providing choices, and recognizing appropriate behavior. - Guiding inappropriate conduct using positive guidance and behavior management practices. - Welcoming all children and youth, regardless of gender, race, culture, economic status, or ability. - Collaborating with Neighbourhood Club Program Leaders, other Club Coordinators, volunteers, and students. - Engaging children and youth in planning activities that help them develop and enhance their skills based on their needs and wants. **Responsibilities** - Create a safe and welcoming environment. - Train and prepare Neighbourhood Club Program Leaders and volunteers to run awesome programs. - Supervise and support Program Leaders and volunteers daily. - Ensure program and child protection policies are followed. - Gather input from participants to guide programming and evaluate group needs. - Meet regularly and collaborate with Neighbourhood Club Program Leaders to keep the fun and quality high. - Work with the Director of Youth Programs, Director of Operations, and other Club Coordinators to think strategically about program effectiveness. - Plan and implement quality-enhancing programs in consultation with the Director of Youth Programs (e.g., BGCC National Programs). **Communication** - Spread the word about our programs and recruit new club members. - Maintain professional and open communications with schools, their administration, parents, and/or guardians. - Meet with school administration and BGC Saskatoon leadership as required. - Address questions and concerns from parents, schools, funders, etc. - Keep in regular contact with all Neighbourhood Club Program Leaders and volunteers, providing feedback throughout the school year. - Create connections within the community, such as community associations, Home and School Councils, and other like-minded organizations. **Administration** - Prepare reports as needed (e.g., Monthly Reports, Grant reports, Budget and expense forms). - Ensure proper distribution/preparation of all Program documentation (e.g., Incident/accident reports, supply and equipment inventories). - Maintain program statistics and registrations. **Qualifications** - Post-secondary education in a related field (preference given to Youth Care Workers, - Minimum 2 years’ experience working with children and youth. - Valid First Aid and CPR certification. - High Five PHCD (training provided by BGCS within first 3 months of employment). - Note: All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a Criminal Records Check and Vulnerable Sector Check prior to the first day of employment at the employee’s cost. **How to Apply** **Our Commitment**: Learning from each other’s differences, we gain strength through our people and our perspectives. For employees, participants, volunteers, donors, and the community, we dem