Coordinator of Children and Youth Services

BGC Brantford helps 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. Our programs promote positive outcomes in education, active living, nutrition, and mental health.

Coordinator of Children and Youth Services

OVERVIEW:
This position is responsible for all functions & operational aspects of this division:

- Human Resources_

Recruitment, screening, hiring, scheduling, supervision, evaluation of all related paid and un-paid positions, including full time, part time, contractual and seasonal leaders
- Programming_

Programs are developed and executed within the values, guidelines, boundaries and expectations of Club, legislative and funding bodies
- Funding_
- Administrative_

Administrative and reporting requirements are completed thoroughly and within established deadlines
- Community Engagement_

Professional and active engagement with families, community and related professional agencies

HOURS: July & August 8:30am-4:30pm

September & June 10:00am-6:00pm

October to May 1:00pm-9:00pm

37.5 hours per week
- Due to the nature of the Club’s business, staff cannot always be confined rigidly to a definite schedule of hours - ‘flex’ time WILL be required._
- Supporting other aspects of the organization operations such as facility rentals is a requirement and will require hours outside of regular working schedule_

**TRAINING**:
**Education**:
Post Secondary School Graduate in Recreation and Leisure/Child & Youth Worker/Teaching or related discipline at college or university level.

Qualifications:
Standard First Aid & CPR Level C

High Five PHCD

**Experience**:
3-5 years of experience working with a variety of age categories (5-18 years)

Previous experience managing employees and volunteers

Previous experience in program development, execution and evaluation

Knowledge & execution of the Child Care & Early Years Act requirements

**INITIATIVE**

Complexity of Duties

Ensure all programs operate in compliance with Club values, policies & best practices, funding and legislative requirements

Effectively manages multiple demands and priorities

Readily and sensitively manages any conflicts/issues

Manages the effective resolution of service delivery issues

Creative & alternative thinking to develop new ideas and approaches

Creative & alternative thinking to resolve work-related issues

Initiative

Administer First Aid/CPR as necessary

Ensure that program areas and their equipment are maintained in a state that reflects the high standards of the organization

Ensure all equipment maintains a level of safety and concerns are reported to supervisor

Assist with the transportation service as required

Cooperatively with Program Director, suggest, plan and/or implement parent workshops, open houses and special events as per agency requirements, family needs and/or recommendations

**RESPONSIBILITY**

Errors

Recruit, screen, hire, schedule, supervise, and evaluate of all related paid and un-paid positions, including full time, part time, contractual and seasonal leaders

Responsible for purchasing equipment and program supplies within budgetary restraints

Actively engage in program implementation when required

Contact with Others

Interact with children and families in a pleasant, positive and professional manner.

Maintain open communication with parents regarding their child's needs, child's participation, behaviours and/or any incidents.

Assist with the identification of high-risk/high-need children who may require or benefit from specialized opportunities or services.

Work in partnership with parents to ensure that the needs of their child are being met

Financial

Preparation fee payment schedules within the best practices of the agency

Collection and processing of payments as required

**JOB CONDITIONS**

Physical Demands

Lifting of heavy items such as tables, chairs, sporting equipment, etc. does require the individual in this position to be in good physical condition and be aware of proper lifting techniques etc., to ensure personal safety.

Working Conditions

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 is 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.

**SUPERVISION**

Character

Responsible for the supervision of children & youth, employees, students and volunteers and ensure behaviours are appropriate and within the standards and values of the Club

Support and provide guidance to leaders regarding behaviour managem