Job Description

This hands-on supervisory position is responsible for assisting with all aspects of development and operations of the youth volunteers and volunteer areas within Westside. This includes building relationships with youth volunteers and help them develop a healthy lifestyle by providing quality recreation volunteer opportunities in the Westside Recreation Centre community.



Responsibilities:
Development and implementation of a quality Youth Volunteer Program Provide safe, fun, and meaningful volunteer opportunities in a variety of areas such as sport programs, childcare, leisure ice, climbing wall, aquatics, birthday parties, and day camps To recruit, train, and supervise responsible youth volunteers To complete administrative tasks including scheduling, data entry, filing, and on-boarding/off-boarding paperwork Build positive relationships with youth and youth volunteers at Westside Maintain regular, professional communication with volunteers to keep them informed of upcoming opportunities To provide performance appraisals to volunteers To provide assistance if a volunteer is unable to attend their shift Monitor and anticipate volunteer needs within the facility Communicate with area supervisors to identify volunteer needs in all areas Take on a supervisory role within the Children and Youth department to provide coverage, staff supervision, and team collaboration when required To be actively involved with the risk management of department areas including Safe Work Procedures, inspections, and WHMIS
Skills Required:
Ability to work in a large team environment Ability to work independently Strong customer service skills including dealing with confrontation Strong organizational skills Strong attention to detail Current working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Office 365 Ability to lead large groups Ability to deal with multiple tasks at a time
Physical/Psychological Demands:
Ability to work in a fast-paced noisy environment Ability to work inside as well as outside when required Ability to lift 20-25lbs on a daily basis The successful candidate must hold high ethical standards as they are working with a vulnerable population and has access to confidential information
Qualifications:
Current Alberta approved First Aid training agency - CSA Standard Z1210-17 Intermediate First Aid Clear Vulnerable Sector Search All applicants must be a minimum 18 years of age Experience supervising and training youth staff/volunteers Post-secondary education in a related field is considered an asset High 5 is considered an asset Perfect Mind Software knowledge is considered an asset
Employment Term:
This is a year-round, part time position, reporting to the Children's Programs & Camps Supervisor + September - April : This position will work approximately 15-20 hours a week in the evening and weekends.
+ May - August: This position will work approximately 37.5 hours a week including daytime, evening and weekend shifts.
Remote working not available for this position.

This posting will close once a suitable candidate can be found.

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Licenses & Certifications

PreferredVulnerable Sector Search CSA Standard Z1210-17 IFA
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Behaviors

PreferredTeam Player: Works well as a member of a group Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
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Motivations

PreferredSelf-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help * Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization