Support & Inclusion

YMCA of Greater VancouverVancouver, BC, CA

30+ days ago

Salary

CAD21 hourly

Job type

Part-time

Job description

Position Title : Activity Leader, Support & Inclusion

Rate of Pay : $21.00 per hour

Location : 5337 Tyson Road Chilliwack V2R 0P1 (Stitó : s YMCA Kids Club)

Terms : Permanent, Part-time (30 hours / week)

Shift : Monday-Friday 7 : 00am-9 : 00am & 2 : 00pm-6 : 00pm

Start Date : August 26th, 2024 or as soon as possible

Reports To : Team Leader

Application Deadline : August 20, 2024

Activity Leader, Support & Inclusion

Looking for part-time work with a values-driven non-profit organization?

Do you have a passion for creating a safe, inclusive environment that encourages children of all abilities to try new things?

Looking to build valuable career experience toward a future in childhood education?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, we’re looking for you!

YMCA Activity Leaders, Support & Inclusion enjoy working in a fun, fast-paced environment facilitating adapted programming allowing children ages 5 -12 to participate meaningfully in all aspects of the program. Our Support & Inclusion Activity Leaders are responsible for ensuring children with diverse abilities or support needs have an inclusive before and after school care experience.

Who we’re looking for :

You’re welcoming to one and all.
You're passionate about inclusion and creating a sense of belonging.
You want to work with kids… enough said.
You have a positive attitude and can make any situation better!
You exude passion about delivering the best experience for kids.
You’re flexible and open-minded.
You have energy to spare.
You’re a calm, cool and collected team member.

Your qualifications

Must be at least 19 years of age

Experience working with children 5 – 12 with additional support needs

Emergency First Aid and CRC – C & AED

20 hours of training in Child Development, Child Guidance and / or Nutrition an asset

Experience working with children with diverse needs

Your responsibilities :

Work effectively within a staff team to provide an inclusive environment of support, strategies, and resources for children with diverse needs to fully participate within the program.

Provide individual support to children within the program setting when required.

Help to build and contribute to a community environment of global supports and inclusion for all children through supporting their strengths and stretches.

Help children navigate conflict and role model positive behaviors.

Contribute to the development, integration, and maintenance of care plans within the program.

Provide enhanced ratio to support all children in the program, which may entail providing individual support from time to time.