Activity Leader, Before & After School Program
Looking for part-time work with a values-driven non-profit organization?
Interested in facilitating fun and creative activities and games and making a real difference in kids’ lives?
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, 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.
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 ageExperience working with children 5 – 12Emergency First Aid and CRC – C & AED20 hours of training in Child Development, Child Guidance and / or Nutrition an assetYour 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 behaviours.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.The important details :
Rate of Pay : $21.00 per hour
Location : Manoah YMCA Kids Club (10111 Fourth Ave Richmond V7E 1V5)
Terms : Permanent, Part-time (18.75 hours / week)
Shift : Monday-Friday 2 : 15pm-6pm
Reports To : Team Leader
Application deadline : October 13th, 2024
Start Date : As soon as possible