The YMCA of Northern Alberta is looking for a Program Supervisors for our Wood Buffalo YMCA Childcare locations to work towards goals and maximize the efficiency of the programs. This position is responsible for excellent service, quality programming and care to participants, and families of accredited Child Care Centers. The Program Supervisor works as a team to meet the operational requirements for the Centre. This position is accountable to the staff team as a whole, the participants, volunteers, and the public for successful child care delivery.

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We believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world.

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We support you in your journey to develop your full potential.

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Above all else, we are on a constant quest to make our community stronger, if you want to join us- apply today!

Essential Functions

• Assist the Program Director with managing all staff and volunteers within service areas.
• Maintain good interpersonal staff and volunteer relationships
• Role model best practices daily by interacting with participants on the floor, support the staff and hold them accountable to the delivery of high-quality services.
• Ensure that the volunteers act in a supportive and facilitative role to the staff total and submit all volunteer hours to Director monthly.
• Respond to phone calls, messages, and emails (from both staff and parents) in a timely manner.
• Ensure that the assigned YMCA Child Care Center operates within all Provincial licensing regulations, Health Services regulations, YMCA Policies and Procedures and Accreditation Standards.
• Appropriate room ratios are in place. At all times caregivers are present throughout the room facing the participants. Step in to assist when the ratio’s or off or if extra assistance is needed.
• Implement YMCA Playing to Learn Curriculum (Daycare) and YMCA Place to Connect (Out of School Care).
• Actively participate in all aspects of the program (ratio, field trips, swimming etc.) and provide stimulating age-appropriate activities to participants.
• Plan and implement family events with children and family input, discuss interests / plan with children on a weekly basis (OSC).
• Take appropriate action to resolve any issues that may arise.

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Disclaimer

We appreciate your interest in YMCA of Northern Alberta. However, only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. YMCA of Northern Alberta is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to providing employment opportunities to all individuals. Only those candidates permissible to work in Canada are applicable to this position.