Child, Youth & Family Staff - Chilliwack YMCA - Jobs in Chilliwack, BC

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Date Posted: January 30, 2023Position Title: Child, Youth & Family StaffLocation: Bob Chan-Kent Family YMCATerms: Permanent Part-TimeHours: 8-24 hours per weekShift: Shifts may vary but will include Monday 5:00pm-8:15pm, Tuesday 8:45am-12:00pm, Thursday 8:45am-12:00pm with opportunities for additional shifts.Salary: 0-500 Hours $16.19 501-1000 $16.76 1001-1500 $17.34 After 1500 $17.95Start Date: ASAPReports To: Manager, Child, Youth & FamilySituation:The YMCA of Greater Vancouver 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. We are building a community in which a generation of children and families reach their full potential. Our values guide our decision-making and behavior—we do the right thing, put people first, keep our promises and lead by example.For 135 years, we have been part of the community, a place where people of every age and background find the support they need to grow in spirit, mind and body. As the Lower Mainland’s largest independent charity, the YMCA of Greater Vancouver provides services in health & fitness, child care, camping, employment & community services to over 120,000 participants annually. The YMCA of Greater Vancouver is accredited by the Imagine Canada national Standards Program for excellence and compliance in nonprofit accountability, transparency and governance.Nature & Scope:Will report to Supervisor of Child, Youth and Family Programs and work collaboratively with other members of the YMCA team to provide a safe and fun environment for our YMOVE programs, walking school bus, and child, youth, and family programming.Major Responsibilities:

• Lead programs for children aged 0-12 years in a positive and professional manner while ensuing contents meet the appropriate criteria and outline
• Facilitate games and activities for various children’s programs to promote active and creative play
• Build meaningful relationships through positive daily interaction with YMCA members, visitors, and colleagues
• Promote philanthropy through the YMCA’s annual Campaign
• Develop lesson plans for various programs and administer progressive evaluations for participants
• Ensure program design, lay-out, and offerings meet the needs of all participants at various levels
• Perform general administrative duties and record keeping responsibilities
• Maintain an atmosphere of achievement that inspires self and others to succeed at the highest levels
• Ensure the safety of all members, participants, staff, and property by following YMCA standards/policies/procedures and ensuring they are maintained amongst all members and staff, including all locker rooms and spectator viewing areas.
• Maintain a neat, orderly, and clean environment, including all program areas, common spaces, and washrooms
• Assist with training new staff/volunteers in procedures and practices
• Attend staff meetings, planning sessions and training events as required
• Maintain regular attendance, punctuality and be appropriately dressed and well groomed

Requirements:

• Current Standard First Aid certificate with CPR level C & AED (valid within 2 years)
• Experience working with children - preferred
• Demonstrated high level of customer service skills
• Remain flexible – willing to learn new skills, alter shifts
• Successful candidates will be required to provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Reference Check/Vulnerable Sector Search issued no later than six (6) months preceding your start date
• 3 professional references
• The YMCA has implemented a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy requiring all staff and volunteers to be vaccinated as per the timelines set out by the province

Application Deadline: OngoingQuick Apply

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