Youth Program Facilitator

YOUTH PROGRAM FACILITATOR
Facility / Location: Norquay Club - 132 Lusted Avenue
Sister Macnamara Club - 460 Sargeant Avenue
Anticipated Shift: Norquay: 1:00pm-8:30pm Monday-Friday and Sister Macnamara: 1:30pm-9:00pm Monday to Friday

**Job Type**: Full Time - Permanent
Wage: $32,647- 45,131 annually
Positions Opens: 2
Start date: Immediately

For over 40 years, BGC Winnipeg, one of Winnipeg’s largest child and youth-serving charitable organizations, has provided programming directly to children and youth in vulnerable neighbourhoods.

FREE Community-based services. Positive relationships. Life-changing programs. We provide safe, supportive places where all kids and teens, of all backgrounds, can experience new opportunities, overcome barriers, and develop confidence and skills for life. From anti-racism to Reconciliation to LGBTQ2S+, food security to scholarships to job readiness, our Clubs battle systemic issues with systemic solutions—equity, acceptance, support, opportunity.

A Youth Program Facilitator is responsible for providing front-line supervision and support to children, youth, staff, and volunteers. Program Facilitators plan, organize, deliver, and supervise recreation programs for children and youth. Program Facilitators also assist the Club Manager in managing the club, staff, and volunteers. Program Facilitators assume greater responsibilities than Activity Workers in developing and coordinating club activities and events.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Program Facilitators’ responsibilities include but are not limited to nurturing positive relationships and positive communications, planning, and delivering programs, maintaining program records, money management, managing volunteers/hours, promoting safety, and dealing with incidents and sensitive issues.
MUST HAVE QUALIFICATIONS:

- Post-secondary degree or certificate in Education, Child and Youth Care, related social services field or an equivalent combination or education/experience
- Experience working with children ranging from 6-18 years of age.
- Experience supervising/leading staff and or volunteers.
- Effective interpersonal communication and listening skills.
- High degree of skill and experience in program and activity planning, event planning and experiential learning.
- Knowledge and understanding of child and youth development and impact of trauma.
- Experience working in cross-cultural settings and sensitive to diverse cultures.
- Knowledge of behaviour management techniques and group management.
- **Must have and maintain a Full Class 5 Manitoba Driver’s License with a clear Driver’s Abstract.**:

- **Be able to provide clear criminal record and child abuse registry checks obtained within the past 6 months**.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

- Current and valid Emergency First Aid and CPR Certification (or willing to acquire within 3 months).
- Current and valid Manitoba Class 4 Driver’s License (or willing to acquire within 3 months).
- Current and valid NVCI Certification.

Please submit a cover letter and resume stating how you meet the qualifications.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $33,215.00-$45,500.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Winnipeg, MB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- working with children: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- class 5F driver's license (required)

Work Location: One location