Job Description

Who we are:
Children are at the front and center of what we do; they are the foundation of our purpose and the basis for our evidence-driven strategy. Our mission is to transform the lives of children, youth and their families by developing and delivering innovative, research-based mental health and early learning programs. At the Child Development Institute (CDI), we are passionate about helping our communities most vulnerable members and their caregivers. It motivates each of us to face what can be difficult situations while continuously finding the purest joy in play, in silence, in advice, and in the unbelievable strength and resilience of our young clients. Joining us now is a rewarding opportunity to be part of an organization that is built on a legacy of more than 100 years of helping children and families.
Recognized as a leader and model for measurement-based impact, we are client-centered, family-centered, and data-informed. We are a place where professionals grounded in mental health, care, and well-being of infants, children and youth, come together in collaboration, learning and inclusion. As a multiservice organization delivering social, emotional, and behavioural counselling services, early childhood education, learning disabilities and mental health services, and family violence services, we address the whole person from when they begin their life. Every child and family that reaches out to us is unique, and we value and embrace their individuality. We deliver the tailored support and tools they need to build life-long skills, positive mental health, and resilience. With their trust in us, we guide children and families along a supportive journey. It is an often-difficult path and simultaneously the most rewarding experience for providers, children and families.Who we need:
We are seeking a Martial Arts Instructor to join our Therapeutic Recreation Team. The successful candidate is both a group facilitator and martial artist working in our Learning Disabilities & Mental Health program. Candidate would be responsible for delivering the martial arts and physical training components of our Therapeutic Martial Arts programs to children and youth ages 9-18. These are manualized evidence informed programs combining martial arts training with psychoeducation, mindfulness, and emotion regulation strategies, to support the mental health of children & youth.As our Martial Arts Instructor, you will: * Facilitate the Martial Arts and physical training portions of CDIs Therapeutic Martial Arts programs, using a combination of Kickboxing and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu techniques, as directed by the program manual.

• Work in tandem with another facilitator to effectively plan and deliver program activities, including supporting with group management, and additional program components.
• Facilitate all activities in an engaging, safe, and accessible way, accounting for variations in age, developmental ability, and client specific needs.
• Actively assess and manage physical and emotional risks during groups.
• Help manage client behaviors in a non-shaming or judgmental way consistent with the program model.
• Contribute to program meetings with clients following group sessions to promote their mental, emotional, and physical training, as requested.
• Ensure proper client documentation is completed as required (i.e.-Incident reports, group reports and client notes).
• Communicate client information and concerns, including child protection concerns, to Program Coordinator promptly.
• Perform other assigned duties in the interests of the agency.

What you bring:

• Instructor level experience in a program relevant martial art (Kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Judo).
• Experience facilitating programs involving youth in a therapeutic, educational, or recreational setting.
• Experience in learning disabilities and/or mental health (LDMH) or an interest in professional development in this area.
• Excellent initiative, emotion regulation, organization, and time management skills.
• Ability to commute to the job location and work at least 3 hours per week, in the evenings or on a weekend, as scheduled.

Working Conditions:

• Constant interaction with children, youth, families, and co-workers.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.
• Fast-paced work environment.
• Required to teach and demonstrate martial arts and fitness techniques.
• Ability to work flexible hours to meet the needs of clients, including primarily evenings (4p-9p) or weekends (10am-4pm)

Other requirements:

• All applicants are advised that offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a Vulnerable Sector Check.
• Credential verifications and references are required.

Compensation:
CDI offers a competitive wage starting at $30.00 per hour. Experience and relevant credentials will also be considered. This is a casual non-bargaining position.Apply now:
If you're excited about this role but your experience aligns differently with one or more requirements, we encourage you to apply. While specific qualifications are strictly required, others can be based on various experiences, backgrounds, and knowledge. We can\'t promise an interview, but we will consider your whole application.What you can expect from our interview process:An in-person or virtual interview with the Hiring Committee where you will have an opportunity to further expand on your knowledge and experience as well as ask questions. CDI is firmly committed to diversity within its community and welcomes applications from racialized persons/persons of color, Indigenous People of North America and the world, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, and those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. We are committed to providing equitable opportunities in employment and to providing a workplace which is free from discrimination and harassment. We are equally committed to providing an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you require accommodations, please reach out to us at .Powered by JazzHR

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