Youth Program Facilitator

**Position Mandate**

Design/Develop and facilitate various activities that promote physical activity, healthy eating, positive personal development and wellness; and engage and support WAK Youth Program participants and families in our community.

**Position Overview**
- Support the Program Coordinator in delivering the We Are Kids (WAK) drop in Youth Program administrated by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lanark County.
- Act in accordance with the National Standards set out by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada.
- Be responsible for providing an active, safe and supportive environment for youth to develop and enhance a healthy lifestyle through physical activity, fair play and fun, both indoors and outdoors.
- Help with the fundraising and event planning activities of the agency.
- Actively promote Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lanark County as per the mission statement of the agency

**Duties**
- Working under the supervision of the Program Coordinator and Program Supervisor, the Program Facilitator will instruct and participate in a variety of activities aimed at engaging youth in fun, recreational, and life-long learning objectives
- Collaborate as needed in developing programming,
- Supervise the youth attending the program, while promoting safety and respect amongst all participants.
- Provide a healthy snack to all participants, while accommodating dietary restrictions.
- Ensure a friendly and supportive atmosphere is maintained by developing appropriate strategies to support youth in regulating their behaviors and emotions.
- Ensure that the health and safety needs of the children are met and all health and safety issues are dealt with immediately and appropriately.
- Orient, teach and mentor new volunteers,
- Pick up resources, tools, and supplies needed for the delivery of the programs.
- Cleaning and tidying of the facility and ensuring the safe storage of equipment
- Other duties as required

**Administrative Duties**
- Report on a regular basis to the Program Coordinator and/or Program Supervisor regarding needs and/or concerns
- Maintain strict confidentiality as outlined in agency Privacy and Confidentiality Policy
- Perform administrative functions as required to facilitate programming

**Measures of Success**
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada National Standards are being met or exceeded
- Youth are being served according to the goals of the agency and of our funders
- Enjoyment of the program by all youth and children, with full participation
- All expectations of management have been met

**Qualifications**
- Interest/experience/education in Child and Youth Education, Early Childhood Education, Social Service Work, recreation, Social Work or other related fields.
- Knowledge of youth programs and leading youth activities.
- Ability to work as a team member in a dynamic, complex environment and organize time and workload appropriately.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with all levels of staff, the public, and program participants while maintaining objectivity and confidentiality.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, volunteers, participants and parents.
- Demonstrate good problem-solving skills.
- Ability to use various sports equipment in the program.
- Current First Aid and CPR
- Current Vulnerable Sector check.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 50 weeks

Pay: $17.22 per hour

Expected hours: 12 per week

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 4 hour shift

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-12-11
Expected start date: 2025-01-06