CCH Wellness Centre Coordinator

What qualifications are we looking for?

At YMCA Calgary we strive to ensure our employees are a fit based on their strengths, interests, and future goals. The successful candidate will have the following;

· Must be a Registered Nurse or a Registered Practical Nurse

· Experience working with children in a medical capacity

· Experience supervising or mentoring counsellors responsible for responding to medical incidents in outdoor based programs

· 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.

· Collecting and delivering daily and as-needed medications to campers

· Education and encouraging healthy behaviours in campers and staff, including measures put in place to reduce illness

· Stocking and keeping inventory of staff first aid kits

· Assessing illness and injuries and recommending further diagnostics or treatments to camper families

· Being available to help with on site and backcountry emergency response

· Supervision of three staff

The Health Centre Coordinator will work in the outdoors for the majority of each day. Coordinators will need to lift program supplies, walk, bend, and stand for extended periods of time.

By design Health Centre Coordinator positions can be physically taxing requiring long periods of walking and standing and participating in physical activities and games. The position will require moderate bending, lifting and repetitive movements as needed during Camp programs.

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

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.

All applications are to be submitted online but for any position specific concerns or questions, please email careers@calgary.ymca.ca.