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18 Sep 2019

Contract Community Team Leader – Youth Sports Leagues (1 Position)

YMCA of Niagara – Posted by yjobs –  Fort Erie, Ontario, Canada

Job Description

Community Program Team Leader – Youth Sports Leagues (Contract)

YMCA of Niagara Community Programs – Fort Erie

Minimum Hiring Rate:  $14.63 plus YMCA Membership

Start date: October 14, 2019

End Date: May 22, 2020

Part time: 13-18 hours per week.  Regular shifts include weekday evenings and daytime on Saturdays. 

 

Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience delivering youth recreational and leadership programs and/ or Day Camps.
  • Prior experience in a league setting is also an asset
  • Minimum 1 year experience recruiting, supervising and coaching staff and/or volunteers
  • A comprehensive knowledge of basketball and volleyball, including rules and regulations
  • Referee experience in basketball and/or volleyball is an asset
  • Current Standard First Aid & CPR-C
  • The YMCA is looking for applicants who want to be a role model of healthy lifestyles and physical activity for youth, and make a difference within their community.
  • Proven strong programming, communication, administration and organization skills
  • Due to the age of participants served, candidates must be 18 years or older
  • Reliable transportation to programs throughout Fort Erie is necessary
  • Criminal Reference Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening [within 1 year from date of issue]

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Team Leader will be responsible for assisting the Coordinator of Community Programs with the planning, organizing and overseeing of League operations and program staff
  • Identify, recruit and train volunteers for coaching and support positions
  • Work with the Director and Coordinator of Community Programs to ensure a high quality of program is established and maintained
  • Assist the Coordinator of Community Programs in the supervision and coaching of Leagues Staff
  • Responsible for planning and implementing practices and games in both a YMCA branch as well as local schools.
  • Build relationships with children, youth and parents and be a positive role model
  • To be responsible for the safety and security of participants
  • Overseeing/organizing program staff to act as on-site facilitators during practice time
  • Confidently answer questions from the community, parents, and the Membership Branches regarding our Youth Sports Leagues

How to Apply

Interested applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and resume, along with documentation to verify completion of (or in process of completing) Standard First Aid/CPR(C) by 12:00pm September 30, 2019 to: E: yjobs@niagara.ymca.ca       F: 289-362-1413   Please indicate position applying for in the subject line of your email.   Only those applicants being considered for an interview will be contacted.  Internal applicants are expected to notify their supervisor before applying   Accessibility accommodations and materials in alternate formats for individuals with disabilities can be arranged upon request.   For more information on other opportunities at the YMCA of Niagara please visit: ymcaofniagara.org

Job Categories: Art/Culture/Recreation/Sport. Job Types: Contract.

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