Job Posting \xe2\x80\x93 Youth Development Coordinator

Applications are now being accepted for a Youth Development Coordinator for Cambie Community Centre\xe2\x80\x99s. Reporting to the Area Coordinator or Community Facilities Coordinator and under the guidance of the City\xe2\x80\x99s Coordinator of Youth Services, the successful candidate will be responsible for the development and implementation of comprehensive recreation programs for youth within recreation and cultural services in a geographic area.

Duties and Responsibilities

Programming Design, implement and evaluate recreational, social and cultural programs and activities which benefit and
create a variety of experiences for youth. Incorporate the Youth Involved Process in planning programs and services. Perform duties consistent with the guiding principles of the City\xe2\x80\x99s Strategy for Youth Services. Develop, supervise and oversee special events. Connect youth into programs, projects, advisory groups and volunteering consistent with their interests. Promote the positive contributions of youth to the community; promote the 40 Developmental Assets and
understanding of youth related issues. Maintain operation of the games room or lounge area. Instruct and lead youth in registered and drop in programs.

Supervisory Recruit, train, supervise, mentor and evaluate staff and volunteers for the youth area.

Customer Service/Communication Develop relationships by mentoring, role modelling and engaging youth; facilitate one-on-ones in group
settings; solicit feedback on programs from youth and families; demonstrate a working knowledge of popular youth culture. Articulate boundaries governing appropriate behaviour and use of the centre; may refer youth to other agencies
for information and treatment. Present youth-related information to public groups, peers, staff, boards and the community; attend public
meetings related to youth issues; Be an advocate for youth in the community Create, prepare and distribute promotional materials using mixed mediums; incorporate web-based promotions; promote events and programs by directly contacting youths; develop and maintain media connections. Solicit sponsors and publicly recognize contributions. Develop partnerships with other Richmond community organizations and service providers. Respond to all inquiries from the public and staff. Act as a resource to inform, educate staff and board members on issues related to youth. Deal with difficult situations.

Safety/Risk Management Follow risk management protocols; update risk management and emergency protocols as required; complete
incident and accident reports in a timely manner. Administrative Produce and set goals throughout the year according to work plan. Keep current with best practices to serve all youth. Attend youth meetings, retreats and workshops. Meet regularly with supervisors/staff/program committees; provide regular updates/reports for staff. Administer youth programs in the registration system includes (maintenance, programming, cancellations and
refunds) Book and set up facilities, vans, equipment and supplies. Prepare and manage program budget. Responsible to document and report child abuse to supervisors and the Ministry.

Other related duties as assigned. Job Requirements
Grade 12 plus completion of a diploma in recreation or related studies and two years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in program development, applied leadership, supervision, programming and building and managing youth program budgets or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. BCRPA High Five - Principles of Healthy Child Development Certification. Standard First Aid and CPR C. Police Information Check. Class 4 B.C. driver\xe2\x80\x99s license. Desired Qualifications
Experience and/or education related to recreation, social work, counselling, addiction and drug or alcohol abuse. Experience with volunteer boards. Experience with budget development. Facilitating and mentoring experience. Volunteer coordination experience. Marketing and event planning skills. Food safe. Hours and Remuneration 35 hours per week. Evening and weekend work is a requirement of this position. $30.91 - $34.79/hour. Benefits package after 3 months.

Send cover letter and resume to: Cambie Community Centre Attention: Derrick Bloomfield 12800 Cambie Road Richmond, BC, V6V 0A9 cambie@richmond.ca