Supervisor, Healthy Child Development

Date Posted : February 28, 2024

Position Title : Supervisor, Healthy Child Development

Location : Richmond / Vancouver / Coquitlam

Terms : Permanent, Full-Time; 35 hours per week

Salary : $50,000 annually + benefits package

Start Date : ASAP

Reports To : Manager, Healthy Child Development

Nature and Scope :

YMCA BC is currently seeking an energetic, innovative and reliable individual to fill the role of Supervisor, Healthy Child Development.

Reporting directly to the Manager, Healthy Child Development, the Supervisor will provide leadership, guidance and ongoing support to staff and volunteers working with children and families in Lower Mainland based licensed Before & After School Programs for children aged 5 to 12 years.

Major Responsibilities :

• Provide direct leadership to multiple Before & After School Care Programs with a focus on building a strong team
• Coach, develop and support staff and volunteer teams to achieve excellence in service orientation
• Build and maintain positive relationships with families, key stakeholders including school administration, licensing officers, community agencies and service providers
• Ensure the delivery of high quality programs and services that meet Provincial Licensing Legislation and YMCA requirements and standards
• Provide direct delivery of activities for children aged 5 to 12, including planning and implementing of a consistent child-centered program in accordance with YMCA standards and YMCA Healthy Child Development principles
• Responsible for all aspects of budgeting and the implementation of a sound business plan
• Meet Association commitments and targets with regards to Strong Kids Campaign, YMCA initiatives, Healthy Child Development, and other special projects
• Be an engaged and integral part of a cohesive management team, working to achieve the mission of BC.

Qualifications :

• Post-Secondary Degree or Diploma in a related field (I.e. Social Work, Child and Youth) or equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Minimum five (5) years experience working with children and families in community programs
• Minimum three (3) years direct supervisory experience leading staff and volunteers in a family or community program setting
• Experience with developing and facilitating community based programming and services for a wide demographic base
• Effective oral and written communication skills including strong business writing skills
• Experience in fundraising and grant writing an asset
• Computer proficient Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook)
• First Aid Certificate required
• Successful candidates will be required to provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Reference Check / Vulnerable Sector Search issued no later than six (6) months preceding your start date

Competencies :

In addition to bringing a commitment to YMCA vision and values, and an orientation to service, the candidate should possess the following competencies :

Leadership : Motivates and inspires self and others to take action to achieve desired outcomes

Coaching and Development : Commits to assisting participants, volunteers, staff and self in continuous learning and development.

Shares knowledge and experience with others

Relationship Building and Collaboration : Builds positive interactions both internally and externally to achieve work related goals

Decision Making : Evaluates situations and, using sound judgment, makes timely decisions and communicate these decisions clearly and effectively to all parties involved

Planning and Organizing : Establishes a clearly defined and effective course of action for self and others to accomplish short and long term work goals

Change Management : Ability to lead groups into new directions; initiates and manages change to achieve the strategic outcomes of the Association

Consistency and Standardization : The ongoing provision and achievement of predetermined standards of performance. Ability to establish, implement and evaluate policies and procedures

The YMCA BC is committed to creating an inclusive, accessible environment where all members of our community feel valued, respected, and supported.

We encourage applications from the diverse communities in which we live and serve, including but not limited to people of colour, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

We have established policies, procedures, and practices to meet accessibility standards throughout the hiring process. Should you require any accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact our Human Resources department.

Application Deadline : Until Filled, applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis as we receive them.