Riveredge Coordinator (Contract)

What qualifications are we looking for?

We strive to ensure our employees are a fit based on their strengths, interests, and future goals. The successful candidate will have the following:

· Experience working with children to facilitate inclusion within outdoor based programs

· Experience supervising or mentoring counsellors

· Previous experience working with people of all abilities and a solid understanding of the integration process

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills

· Current Standard First Aid and CPR C certification (CPR recertified within the last 12 months) at minimum

· Evidence of a clear Police Information Check and Vulnerable Sector Search

· Evidence of proof of COVID-19 vaccine

· Three professional references

What does this role look like at YMCA Calgary?

Duties and Responsibilities include;

· Provide a fun, safe, and healthy environment for all campers

· Provide support to counselling team through mentoring, working alongside, giving feedback and organizing camp systems

· Respond to and support counsellors when approaching behaviour challenges and first aid situations

· Act as the site Duty Manager when the Camp Director is not present

· Meet and greet parents and campers on arrival and departure from camp. Communicate to parents about injuries or situations that happened throughout the day

· Act as a member of the camp team including pre and post camp clean up

· Demonstrate and role model positive behavior when working with other staff, campers and members

· Follow YMCA Calgary Policies and Procedures

· Attend mandatory staff training prior to camp and all future staff meetings including weekly evening meetings

· Be willing and prepared to work in an outdoor environment in all weather conditions

· Build meaningful relationships with Staff to develop a professional skillset

· Open to communicate ideas and receive critical feedback

· Manage and maintain program areas and schedules to ensure maximum experience

· Communicate effectively as part of the support team to ensure smooth running of camp

· Act as a counsellor when ratio is required

· May take on leadership of a specific program or group of campers, for example Bike Camp or Spring programs

For Bike Camp Coordinator:

· Own and be prepared to bring their own bike and helmet to work

· Be confident riding a bicycle on roads and directing others

· Have a working knowledge of bike maintenance (ex. break tightening, puncture repair, putting a chain back on)

· Be confident with road way laws and be able to educate others on safe cycling procedures

· Plan and assess off site trips for safety hazards and the best possible learning opportunities

· Be familiar with Calgary’s bike path network, specifically around Glenmore Reservoir and SW Calgary

What qualities do we look for in YMCA Calgary Staff and Volunteers?

Our employees embody the YMCA values of honesty, caring, respect and responsibility. In addition, they model and are committed to the following competencies;
· Developing Self and Others: Developing people with a view toward present and future capacity.
· Building Purposeful Relationships: Relating to people authentically with their best in mind.
· Creating a Culture of Community: Gathering people to purpose and vision.
· Making Intentional Impact: Intending to make a difference every day.
· Thinking and Acting Strategically: Applying thoughts, words, and actions in service to the vision.
· Applying Business Acumen: Demonstrating excellence in technical skills and stewarding the YMCA Business Model.
· Innovating: Ability to know your environment, initiate and respond effectively to changing conditions.

Please note that evidence of a clear Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Search is a requirement

YMCA Calgary is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada by way of Canadian Citizenship, Permanent Residency or a valid Canadian work permit. YMCA Calgary is currently not engaged in international recruitment efforts as we are required to demonstrate that we have exhausted all means of recruitment both locally and nationally.

Potential candidates will only be contacted if selected for an interview.