Instructor, Child and Youth

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This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The **Preschool Child and Youth Instructor **at YMCA of Northern Alberta provides quality instruction to Child and Youth sport and recreation programs to members. They are directly responsible to the staff, members, volunteers and public to provide successful program delivery.

**OUR CULTURE**:
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. **We are welcoming**: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. **We are genuine**:we value you and embrace your individuality. **We are hopeful**: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world.** We are nurturing**:we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. **We are determined**: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**:

- Role models recruitment and retention of volunteers and members, be an active participant in reaching volunteer and recruitment goals. Accountable to deliver high quality services through excellent relationships with members, support staff and volunteers in building positive relationships with members.
- Consistent communication with staff, volunteers, and members
- Address member (parental) concerns in a timely manner, following YMCA expectations.
- Ensure administrative duties related to programs and members are accurately and effectively completed as assigned by the coordinator.
- Facilitate high-quality sport and recreation programs and activities for participants by providing age appropriate activities
- Supervise members and volunteers during programming, manage behavior in accordance with the Child/Youth Behavior Management and Abuse policy. Member etiquette is to be monitored and reinforced.
- Ensure programs start and finish on time.
- Regularly inspect equipment, and ensure appropriate actions are taken to maintain it.
- Ensure all safety documents are completed accurately, all sign-in and out procedures for parents are followed, and staff is following head counts and maintaining ratios.
- Comply with the Centre’s emergency response and procedures by; participating in an annual review of emergency procedures, take action as needed to ensure a safe work environment for staff and volunteers.
- Notify the manager on duty if any emergency or serious problems arise.
- Provide opportunities for members to learn and develop in spirit, mind and body. Consistently represent YMCA’s values and mission, encourage a healthy lifestyle, participation of others by helping out by their respective means, enrich the quality of programs and services, promote YMCA as a charity according to YMCA SAM Standards Document.

**LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES**:
**Mission Driven**

**Operational Effectiveness**

**Personal Growth**

**Collaboration**

**Leader**

Values Commitment

Community Impact

**_ Customer Focus_**

Philanthropic Mindset

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Accountability_**

Results Focus

Decision Making

Systems Thinking

Innovation

Adaptability

Self-Development

**_ Functional Expertise_**

Relationship Building

**_ Communication_**

Developing Others
- _Bold and italicized competencies are more relevant to your role_

**QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE**:

- High School Diploma or equivalent is an asset.
- Early Childhood development or related experience is an asset.
- Experience participating in or coaching recreational sport
- NCCP Level 1 or 2 is an asset.
- NCCP FMS (Fundamental Movement Skills) certification, within 3 months of hire.
- Certifications: Standard First Aid & CPR-C
- Able to obtain a Police Information Check and Vulnerable sector check.
- Must obtain employer specific WHIMIS and child abuse prevention training within 30 days of hire date.

**WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS**:

- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Long periods of time standing
- Some time spent outside, in cold and hot conditions
- May be required to lift children/equipment/supplies
- Running/Playing with children
- Able to handle difficult situations and customer complaints with confidence and professionalism.
- Working as a leader, and effectively planning lessons.
- Ability to fill-in or assist the instructor for overbooked programs.