Child and Youth Recreational Leader

**Child and Youth Recreational Leader
**Location **Niagara West YMCA (Grimsby)

**Pay **$15.50/hour plus YMCA Membership

**Employment Type **Part-time: 0-15 hours/week.
Monday - Thursday Mornings (9:00am - 12:00pm)

**Placement Date **Immediately

**Why Work for the YMCA?**

As a charitable organization, the YMCA of Niagara aspires to be a great workplace, committed to diversity, equity,
and inclusion, where different backgrounds, experiences, and identities are appreciated and celebrated. Guided
by our shared values - caring, health, honesty, inclusiveness, respect, and responsibility - the YMCA provides our
employees with meaningful jobs and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals and the
health of our communities. We recognize the contributions of our staff through growth opportunities and great
benefits, and the knowledge that their day-to-day actions have a positive impact on the health and wellbeing of
the people of Niagara.

**NATURE & SCOPE**

The role of the Child and Youth Recreational Leader is to plan and deliver Membership based
recreational, educational and active programs following YMCA goals and objectives.

**RESPONSIBILITIES:
**- Lead a variety of recreational YMCA of Niagara Child and Youth programs including (Child Minding, Drop-In

programs, Birthday parties, etc.)
- Plan and deliver age-appropriate activities and games for YMCA program participants.
- Demonstrate enthusiasm, flexibility, and willingness to learn.
- Take accurate attendance, ensuring participants are signed into and out of the program.
- Provide excellent supervision for participants while in the care of the YMCA.
- In Child Minding, provide appropriate care and support for babies and children including diaper changes as

needed.
- Set up and take down recreational, program and other equipment as required.
- Ensuring that equipment is safe and in good repair. Ensures program areas are clean, organized, and safe for

everyone’s use.
- Actively participate in scheduled programs, meetings, and special events.
- Regularly demonstrate strong customer service, decision making and communication skills.
- Communicate and promote other YMCA program opportunities to families as appropriate.
- Strive to form a positive relationship with participants and families. Recognize and greet participants by name.
- Ensure established practices related to payment or active membership are followed.
- Be accessible to parents and participants to answer questions and responds to concerns.
- Responsible for the safety and security of children in your care at all times following the YMCA Child Protection

policies and practices.
- Follow YMCA Healthy Child Development Principles when developing program plans and interacting with

children.
- Follow TSSA Standards for bouncer usage when applicable.
- Work as a member of a team of staff and volunteers to offer quality program experiences for children.
- Participate with the children in a positive and supportive manner taking into consideration each child’s

uniqueness.
- Communicates participant progress with parents, focusing on their accomplishments.
- Other duties as required.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Experience working children.
- Experience leading recreational programs for children is an asset.
- Current Standard First Aid and CPR[C].
- A clear and satisfactory criminal reference check inclusive of the vulnerable sector search (CRC VSS) issued for

the YMCA of Niagara.
- The YMCA is looking for applicants who want to be a role model of healthy lifestyles and physical activity

for children and make a difference within their community.
- Team members must be willing and able to physically participate in active games on a regular basis and

carry equipment.
- Ability to work at various program locations throughout the Niagara Region is an asset.

**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, strategic
outcomes and values of the YMCA

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

**Team Work**
Actively builds teams and encourages open relationships for maximum organizational effectiveness

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

**APPLICATION PROCESS**
- Internal applicants are encouraged to notify their supervisor before applying. _
- All applicants are thanked for their interest. Only those applicants being considered for an interview will be _
- will adhere to physical distancing guidelines. _
- Accessibility accommodations and materials in alternate formats for individuals with disabilities can be _
- arranged upon request._

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