Child & Youth Program Staff, Laurier Brantford Ymca

**Child & Youth Program Staff ( Part
- time)**
**Laurier Brantford YMCA**
100 Water Street,
Brantford, Ontario N3T 0P1

**Why Work for the YMCA?**

As a charitable organization, the YMCA values the contributions of its diverse teams. We recognize the importance of providing meaningful opportunities that allow employees to grow and thrive. At the YMCA of Hamilton/Burlington/Brantford, in addition to fair wages, we offer a complimentary general membership with additional options for family participation. A comprehensive benefits program is also available to employees including a competitive and robust pension program. YMCA Employees enjoy a generous vacation entitlement that increases with seniority, as well as other paid entitlements. All employees have access to an Employee Assistance Program which provides confidential counseling and referral services as well as preventative education. Additionally, the YMCA understands the holistic needs of its employees is equally important and attempts to support these goals by offering a variety of staff discounts on the programs and services that support good health and strong families. We look forward to welcoming you to the YMCA.

**Organizational Overview**:
As one of the largest charitable community service organizations in Canada, the YMCA of Hamilton/Burlington/Brantford responds to critical social needs in the community and works to provide solutions. By nurturing the potential of children, youth and adults, the YMCA connects people to life-building opportunities, to each other and enhances their quality of life. We foster social responsibility and healthy living. The YMCA works collectively with community partners that share the YMCA’s determination in strengthening the foundations of community for all people.

**Nature & Scope**

This position is responsible for the development and delivery of various child and youth programs offered within the YMCA.

**Responsibilities**
- Deliver structured programs for children and youth, with the ability to modify programs to meet the age-appropriate and developmental needs of all participants
- Coach and appropriately supervise children during scheduled programs
- Maintain communication with parentsOversee and be responsible for the health and safety of participants and volunteers
- Ensure that YMCA Child & Youth policies are implemented
- Prepare appropriate documentation related to attendance, program plans, incident reports, and other administrative requirements
- Participate in quarterly training as set up by the Child and Youth Supervisor

**Qualifications**
- Standard First Aid and CPR-C (must be complete prior to offer)
- Experience in the development and delivery of recreational programs specific to children and youth Experience working with children in a recreational setting is an asset
- Post-secondary education in Recreation & Leisure, Physical Education or a sports-related field is considered an asset as is previous YMCA experience
- Police Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening is required as a condition of employment

**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 and strategic outcomes and values of the YMCA.

**Communication**
Communicates in a thorough, clear and timely manner and supports information sharing and goal achievement across the YMCA.

**Concern for Health and Safety**
Acknowledges and understands how to manage and educate others of risk and harm reduction.

**Creativity and Innovation**
Develops new ways or adapts existing ideas to help achieve the desired results.

**Organizational Overview**:
As one of the largest charitable community service organizations in Canada, the YMCA of Hamilton/Burlington/Brantford responds to critical social needs in the community and works to provide solutions. By nurturing the potential of children, youth and adults, the YMCA connects people to life-building opportunities, to each other and enhances their quality of life. We foster social responsibility and healthy living. The YMCA works collectively with community partners that share the YMCA’s determination in strengthening the foundations of community for all people

This position requires a commitment to the mission and values of both Wilfrid Laurier University and the YMCA. It requires a commitment to the YMCA mission and core values of: Belonging, Responsibility, Caring, Honesty and Respect, as well as, a commitment to building developmental assets in children and adults. Wilfrid Laurier University is devoted to excellence in learning, research, scholarship and creativity. It fulfills its mission by advancing knowledge, supporting and enhancing high-quality undergraduate, graduate and professional education, and emphasizing co-curricular development of the whole student.

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