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20 Apr 2018

Contract Program Coordinator, YMCA Kid Fit (1 Position)

YMCA of Niagara – Posted by yjobs –  Pelham, Ontario, Canada

Job Description

PROGRAM COORDINATOR, YMCA KID FIT

YMCA Health, Fitness and Aquatic Branches – Niagara Region

Minimum Hiring Rate: $19.70/hr plus YMCA membership benefits

Contract position: maternity leave from June 25, 2018 to July 2019

Part time 20 hours per week

Availability Required: Days, evenings and weekends

 

This position is made possible through the Ontario Trillium Foundation. 

 

NATURE AND SCOPE:

  • The Program Coordinator Kid Fit is responsible for the development and implementation of YMCA Kid Fit programs throughout all Health, Fitness and Aquatic Centres.
  • The incumbent will also be responsible for direct program delivery for a portion of their time.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Post-secondary diploma or degree in Physical Education, Kinesiology, Recreation, Children’s Studies or related field.
  • Group Fitness and/or Children’s Fitness Certification is an asset.
  • Experience delivering fitness based and recreational programs for children.
  • Understanding of the healthy development of children 3 to 12 years of age.
  • Experience developing and implementation curriculums.
  • Proven capacity to work as part of a team, and coach others.
  • Minimum 3 years related work experience.
  • Current Standard First Aid/CPR C.
  • A clear Criminal Reference Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening [within 1 year from the date of issue].
  • Reliable transportation for travel throughout the Niagara Region.
  • Experience working or volunteering for the YMCA is an asset.
  • Able to physically participate in ongoing physical activity.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Relationship building, collaborating and effectively communicating with program partners.
  • Support the ongoing implementation of the YMCA Kid Fit Yoga and Kid Fit Cardio curriculums across all Health, Fitness and Aquatic Centres.
  • Delivery of staff training and implementation of measurement tools.
  • Purchasing of program equipment and management of the budget.
  • Meeting pre-established time lines and completing necessary grant reports.
  • Program monitoring, measurement and evaluation.
  • Work closely with the Child and Youth Program Coordinators in the branches.
  • Role models commitment and service excellence, through the direct delivery of quality programs.
  • Develop and sustain good member, volunteer, staff and partner relations on a daily basis.
    • Support with the human resource management of the staff/volunteer team in collaboration with Child and Youth Program Coordinators (recruitment/selection, training, coaching, performance management, recognition).
    • Demonstrates an appreciation and desire to generously serve all by planning and ensuring delivery of programs and services that meet member needs and YMCA standards.
    • Ensure curriculum and lesson plans are followed and that there is consistency in the Kid Fit program experience between the YMCA branches.
    • Program volunteer recruitment and retention.
    • Support program promotion, internal communication, sign up process, stats, waitlist, etc.
    • Support branch operations and association initiatives as required.
    • Understand and support YMCA philanthropic initiatives.
    • Monitor commitment to service excellence by role modelling and maintaining YMCA SAM 2.1 standards.
    • Demonstrate flexibility and an ability to adapt to situations as they arise.
    • Other responsibilities as they arise.

     

    COMPETENCIES:

    Leadership:  Guides, motivates and inspires self and others to take action to achieve desired outcomes.

    Self Management: Works independently with minimal supervision.

    Quality Focus: Ensures that YMCA programs are superior and identifies issues and acts quickly to resolve problems that threaten quality, service or values.

    Results oriented: The ability to lead, manage and achieve identified goals

    Coaching and Development:  Commits to assisting members, volunteers, staff and self in continuous learning and development.
    Planning and Organizing:  Establishes a clearly defined and effective course of action for self and others to accomplish short and long term work goals.
    Relationship Building and Collaboration: Builds positive interactions both internally and externally to achieve work related goals

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 noon on Monday April 30, 2018 to: E: yjobs@niagara.ymca.ca       F: (905) 735-2299   Please indicate position and branch/cities applying for in the subject line of your email. Internal applicants are expected to notify their supervisor before applying. Only those applicants being considered for an interview will be contacted.    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. Job Tags: L3C7N4.

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