Program Assistant, Generation Health Community

**Date Posted**: October 1, 2024

**Position Title**: Program Assistant, Generation Health Community

**Location**: Tong Louie YMCA (14988 57 Avenue, Surrey, BC V3S 7S6)

**Terms**:Temporary, Part-time

**Start Date**:As soon as possible

**End Date**:June 24th, 2025 (possibility of extension depending on program funding)

**Hours**: 3 hours per week

**Schedule**: Tuesdays, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

**Salary**: $22.00 per hour

**Reports to**: Manager, Family Healthy Living Programs

**Benefit**:YMCA Staff Membership; discount on childcare services excluding Infant & Toddle

**Situation**:
YMCA BC is a charity dedicated to strengthening the foundations of community, by nurturing the potential of children, teens & young adults, promoting healthy lifestyles, fostering a sense of social responsibility and delivering lasting personal & social change to grow in spirit, mind, and body.

Since January 2023, YMCA of Northern British Columbia, YMCA-YWCA of Kamloops and YMCA of Greater Vancouver are officially one association, with one mission to strengthen our impact for communities across British Columbia. We are YMCA BC - Even Stronger Together. This transition marks a new chapter in our long-standing history of building communities, transforming lives, and connecting people of all ages, stages, backgrounds and abilities, to unique opportunities to learn, grow, and reach their potential.

At the YMCA BC, people are our greatest asset, and we are proud to be an employer of choice. Working at the YMCA BC means you are part of a fun, positive team in an environment of honesty, caring, respect, responsibility, and inclusivity. We are committed to providing our community with the support it needs to thrive through employment, youth services, and programming for families and seniors. We believe a vibrant, healthy community is one in which everyone feels a sense of belonging and connection.

**Nature and Scope**:
The Generation Health Community Program is a dynamic, free 10-week initiative designed for families with children aged 8 to 12. It aims to support families in making positive lifestyle changes, focusing on healthy eating, active living, and reducing screen time. The program offers both virtual and in-person sessions across British Columbia, providing flexibility and accessibility to participants. Additionally, it includes a self-directed online option, catering to those who prefer an independent approach or have scheduling conflicts with group sessions.

A Program Assistant at the Generation Health Community program plays a vital support role, aiding facilitators in preparing and delivering sessions, participating in team meetings for program development, and understanding the program delivery model. They are also involved in quality assurance, attend training workshops, and uphold site policies related to health, safety, and confidentiality, among other responsibilities.

**Major Responsibilities**:

- Assisting the Group Facilitator and Physical Activity Facilitator in all aspects of delivery of the pilot program including session preparation and session delivery
- Participate in regular pilot program delivery team meetings to support the ongoing development and implementation of the pilot program
- Develop a thorough understanding of pilot program delivery model and resources
- Participate in quality assurance procedures
- Attend training workshop for the pilot program
- Maintain a good understanding of and implement local sites' policies including Health and Safety, Child Protection, Data Protection, and Anti-bullying policy
- Maintain client confidentiality according to established policy
- Performing related duties as required

**Qualifications/Experience**:

- Working with groups of children and adults with the ability to engage and motivate
- Prior involvement in exercise or exercise sessions is considered an asset
- Strong communication skills and experience working with a variety of cultures and family dynamics preferably in a family place setting
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
- Proven ability to develop and maintain effective cooperative relationships
- Able to work a flexible schedule
- Ideally trained in Run-Jump-Throw, High Five, YMCA Healthy Child Development, Fundamental Movement Skills and/or behaviour change
- First Aid/CPR certificate considered an asset

**Competencies**:

- Leadership/Coaching - Ability to direct and develop performance of others to achieve desired result.
- Service Strategy - Ability to identify the needs and wants of members/participants as a priority and respond in an effective and timely manner to enhance every person’s YMCA experience.
- Negotiation/Communication/Interpersonal Skills: Ability to speak, write, listen and secure information in many settings. Ability to cooperate with others to achieve results. Ability to create and build relationships inside and outside the organization.
- Problem Solving - Ability to identify an issue, g