Children and Youth Team Lead

***: BGC Brantford (BGCB) helps children and young people to discover, develop and achieve their best potential by engaging them in activities that challenge and guide them to develop healthy minds and bodies. BGCB programs foster growth and development for one’s social, emotional, and physical wellbeing.

The Team Lead, within the Children and Youth Services department, is primarily responsible for the development and implementation of the Club’s school-age summer day camps as well as the licensed and authorized recreation after school programs during the school year. In addition, the Team Lead is responsible for implementing specialized programs that will enhance the health and well-being of children, youth, and families served by BGCB. The Team Lead, along with all BGC Brantford employees, exemplifies the Mission, Vision and Value of the Club and demonstrates respect, dignity and confidentiality of children, youth, and their families.

POSITION SPECIFICS:

- Eligible for BGCB Employee Benefit program following 3month probation period
- Full-time permanent hours, 37.5hrs/week
- Salary Range ($43,000-$46,000 annually)
- June - September, 10:00am - 6:00pm (Monday - Friday)
- October - May, 1:00pm - 9:00pm (schedule likely to vary depending on programming needs including Monday - Friday, Tuesday - Saturday and/or Sunday - Thursday)
- Due the nature of the Club’s business, staff are asked to have flexibility within their schedule. While general work times are posted, the Club cannot guarantee a defined schedule.

MAJOR DUTES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Using BGCB’s Model for Success, create and implement content that is specific to creating goals for children and youth that support self-regulation, identity, social inclusion, health and wellbeing, language and thinking skills and physical literacy,
- Oversee and support the day-to-day logistics ensuring that all programs and program staff comply with the Club’s values, policies, best practices, and legislative requirements,
- Supervision of part time and seasonal program leaders, including providing regular feedback and coaching,
- Assist the Children & Youth Supervisor in the assignment and coordination of the daily tasks and job responsibilities of program staff
- Evaluate programs regularly - soliciting feedback from supervisor, co-leaders, children, and families - and make recommendations to modify/enhance programming and improve the effectiveness of meeting developmental, social and cultural needs of children and youth,
- Observe and assess children & youth’s progress, behaviour, and engagement to ensure identified individual and group needs are being met
- Maintain open communication with parents regarding their child’s participation, challenges and/or successes in program
- Engage with community partners to explore opportunities to enhance the programming offered at, or through, BGC Brantford

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS:
**Education**:

- Degree or diploma in Child & Youth Studies, Recreation & Leisure, Social Work, Education, Social or Human Services, or equivalent education In a relatable field.

Related Experience:

- 1-3 years of experience working with children and youth, aged 5-16
- Previous experience leading others
- Previous experience in program development, execution, and evaluation
- Self-motivated and proactive, ability to multi-task, strong time management, strong interpersonal and relationship building skills, creative problem-solving abilities, and strong mediation and conflict resolution skills
- Strong administrative and technological skills (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.),
- Current First Aid/CPR (*required)
- High Five PHCD / QUEST2 is an asset

JOB CONDITIONS

Physical Demands:

- Lifting on heavy items such as tables, chairs, sporting equipment, etc.
- Position works within a climate-controlled facility, however programming requirements will require the position to conduct some job responsibilities in outdoor environments/conditions,
- Due to the large number of children & youth serviced the working environment can be extremely loud during peak hours of operation
- The environment can be fast paced and demanding - position is required to be extremely resourceful, ‘think quick on their feet’, manage multiply tasks and issues, able to prioritize and resolve issues effectively, thoroughly, and effectively.
- The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent of this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and activities required of the position_

**Salary**: $43,000.00-$46,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Extended health care
- Paid time off

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Brantford, ON N3T 6H1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:

- First Aid Certification (preferred)

Shift availability:

- Night Shift (p