Seasonal Adventure Club Team Leader
Job Description
Positions available in St. Catharines and Niagara Falls
Dates: Saturdays 8:45 am – 3 :15 pm in July and August 2022
Specifically July 23, 30 and August 6, 13, 20 and 27th with training in advance.
Flexible schedule though staff must commit to a minimum of 3 Saturdays.
Option to work in fall program as well.
Rate: $16.25/hr
Adventure Club is designed to provide children who are at-risk or in vulnerable
situation with a positive, outdoor recreational program. Children can enjoy being
a kid, feel safe and included, develop positive relationships, and celebrate their
uniqueness. Adventure Club staff have a passion for supporting and developing
resiliency in children who need it the most.
Team Leaders provide leadership to a YMCA Adventure Club site. Team Leaders
maintain open, effective, and positive communication with parents, staff,
community partners and other stakeholders. Team Leaders are dynamic,
organized, energetic, and responsible.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Minimum two years experience working with children or youth in a Day
Camp and/or Residential Camp setting or equivalent
• Previous experience motivating, leading, supervising, and coaching staff
• Minimum 2 years Post-Secondary Education
• Values driven individuals who make excellent role models for children and youth
• Sound judgement and decision-making skills
• Energy, enthusiasm, and flexibility
• The ability to participate in physical activity, and work in an outdoor environment in various weather conditions
• Organizational and administrative skills
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR-C
• A clear and satisfactory criminal record check inclusive of the vulnerable sector search (CRC VSS) issued for the YMCA of Niagara
• Access to reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Co-ordinates programs and ensures safe, quality programs for participants and staff.
• Provides staff supervision including training, mentoring, coaching and performance evaluations.
• Assists with all aspects of the operation of camp (registration, parent liaison, promotion, set up and camp closing).
• Provides leadership during staff training and quality assessments.
• Ensures that there is sufficient supplies and equipment for the delivery of the program.
• Inform Camp Leadership of any serious occurrences/complaints about camp.
• Ensures that all staff on site adhere to Policies and Procedures developed by the YMCA.
• Makes immediate decisions to ensure safety and reacts accordingly to a crisis.
• Address parental concerns and ensure maximum customer satisfaction.
• Maintains regular contact with staff, camp participants, parents, community agencies and volunteers involved in program.
• Embrace diversity and inclusion of all individuals.
• Participate in all mandatory training and adhere to the YMCA Child Protection Policies and Procedures as established by the YMCA of Niagara.
• Other duties as assigned.
How to Apply
All applicants are invited to apply online by June 30th, 2022 by visiting http://ymcaniagara.campbrainstaff.com/ If you have previously worked in the fall or spring Adventure Club program, please email adventureclub@niagara.ymca.ca to apply. 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. If you require additional information or have any questions about the hiring process, please email adventureclub@niagara.ymca.ca540 total views, 1 today
