Job Description

Date Posted:

March 13, 2025

Position Title:

Child, Youth and Family Staff

Location:

Bettie Allard YMCA (555 Emerson St, Coquitlam)

Terms:

Permanent Part-Time

Hours:

4-24 hours per week

Shifts:

Shifts vary, will include weekdays, evenings and weekends.

Coverage most needed for weekday mornings and Saturdays

Salary:

0-500 Hours $17.94 hourly


501-1000 hours $18.48 hourly


1001-1500 hours $19.04 hourly


After 1500 $19.61 hourly

Start Date:

ASAP

Reports To:

Child, Youth & Family Supervisor

Nature & Scope:

Will report to the Supervisor, Child, Youth and Family and will work collaboratively with other members of the YMCA team to provide a safe and fun environment for our child, youth, and family programming.

Major Responsibilities:

Lead programs for children aged 0 to 12 years old in a positive and professional manner Facilitate games and activities for various children's programs to promote active and creative play Build meaningful relationships with children, parents, YMCA members, visitors, and colleagues Navigate challenging conflict situations using YMCA standards and procedures Strong work ethic and able to remain flexible Perform general administrative duties and record keeping responsibilities Ensure the safety of all members, participants, staff, and property by following YMCA policies and ensuring they are maintained among all members and staff Assist with training new staff/volunteers in procedures and practices

Requirements:

+ Current Standard First Aid certificate with CPR level C & AED (valid within 2 years)
+ Experience working with children - preferred
+ Demonstrated high level of customer service skills
+ 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
+ 3 professional references

Application Deadline

: March 23, 2025



The YMCA cares about the same things you do: raising healthy and resilient children, ensuring youth feel confident and supported, and helping people feel healthy and connected to others in the community

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As the Lower Mainland's largest operational charity, we are 4,000 staff and volunteers providing vital community services that are having a positive impact on some of the community's most pressing social issues. Central to our success are:

The

people

who unite behind our mission to help people reach their potential The safe and welcoming

places

we provide--from health and fitness facilities to childcare centres to camps--that foster a sense of community The comprehensive community

programs

that provide the skills, opportunities and confidence people need to achieve their potential

These people, places, and programs come together to create a sense of belonging and a supportive network that have proven time and again to help people achieve their personal goals. For some the impact can be truly transformational and can have an enormous ripple effect on those around them.

Our Values:

Inclusive -

We value and respect different backgrounds and build meaningful connections by meeting people where they are at.

Supportive -

We are empathetic and caring; we listen to understand different needs and do the right thing.

Innovative -

We embrace creative ideas to improve what we do and to seek new ways to deliver exceptional experience and excellence.

Accountable -

We do what we say, show up for others, lead by example, and act with integrity.

Competencies:

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

Commitment to Organization and Values: Demonstrates and promotes a personal understanding of and appreciation for the mission, vision, outcomes and values of the YMCA.

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

Communication: Communicates in a thorough, clear and timely manner.

Creativity and Innovation: Develops new ways or adapts existing ideas to improve programs and service.

Team Work:The ability to work effectively with others to achieve optimal results.

Product Knowledge:Thorough understanding of the components required in providing quality care.



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.

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Thank you for your interest and application.

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Due to the high volume of applications received, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.