Part-Time Community Programs Team Member- YMCA Beyond the Bell (1 Position)
Job Description
Minimum hiring rate: $14.35 per hour plus a $0.54/hour premium (when off-site), YMCA Membership Benefits
Start Date: Immediately
Part time hours available in St Catharines during after school hours
NATURE & SCOPE:
YMCA Beyond the Bell™ is an academic-based program that emphasizes literacy, numeracy, recreation, homework and values education. YMCA Beyond the Bell™ gives children the additional help they need to keep pace with their grade level and their peers. The Team Member reports to the Team Leader and is responsible for direct delivery at a program location.
Qualifications:
- 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.
- Completion of a university degree in Education or working toward completion, or post-secondary education in Child and Youth Studies, Recreation and Leisure or related field
- Minimum 2 years of experience delivering youth recreational and leadership programs
- Commitment to providing program delivery for children
- Knowledge of child development and related “new” research
- Current Standard First Aid/CPR-C
- Team members must be willing and able to participate in active games on a regular basis, and will also be responsible for planning and implementing various aspects of the program.
- Due to the age of participants served, candidates must be 18 years or older
- Reliable transportation to programs throughout the Niagara Region
- Criminal Reference Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening [within 1 year from date of issue]
- Successful applicants will be required to adhere to the YMCA of Niagara COVID-19 Vaccination
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Plan and lead personal wellness programs for children and youth after school at local elementary schools in the Niagara Region, focusing on literacy and numeracy
- Provides program delivery at the Beyond the Bell site
- Be available to work a regular schedule from 3:00-5:45pm while also maintain flexibility to manage issues, concerns and problems as they may arise
- Assess conflict situations and exercise good judgment when implementing solutions
- Demonstrate positive interactions with youth, parents and community partners involved with the program in order to build relationships
- Act as a liaison between the YMCA and the host school, demonstrating excellent customer service and communication skills
- Participate in training and adhere to the YMCA Child Protection Policies and Procedures as established by the YMCA of Niagara
How to Apply
Interested applicants are invited to submit an online application to: https://ymcaniagara.campbrainstaff.com/ This posting will remain open until all positions are filled. 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: www.ymcaofniagara.org1850 total views, 1 today