Ymca Youth Stem Instructor - Saskatoon, Canada - Ymca Of Saskatoon

Ymca Of Saskatoon

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Saskatoon, Canada

4 weeks ago

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Be the Spark Join our passionate YMCA team as a Youth STEM Instructor and help us to achieve great things in our community This is a part-time, term position Wednesday evenings beginning April 17, 2023-June 18th, 2023.

The YMCA of Saskatoon is a charity offering opportunities for personal growth, community involvement and leadership. The Y provides a variety of health, fitness, recreation, and community programs.

The centre offers these programs and services to its members and the community, including children, youth and adults who represent the diversity of Saskatoon and its communities.

The YMCA Youth STEM instructor will provide guidance and programming in the areas of Sciente, Technology, Engineering and Math

In this role, you will:

Deliver appropriate programming and activities in the area of STEM programming
Increase participants confidence and competency in creative activities in a supervised and safe setting.
Develops and implements weekly lesson plans or activities.
Recognizes participant learning styles and delivers/leads content and activities accordingly.
Coaches and develops participants in an inclusive manner
Takes attendance, ensures participants are signed into and out of the program.
Sets up and takes down recreational, program and other equipment as required
In collaboration with individual program members, program volunteers and YMCA program staff, assists and encourages program members to access additional appropriate programs offered at this location.
Communicate effectively with participants, their families, and other staff members.
Be always responsible for the safety and security of all participants in your care following the YMCA Policies and Procedures
Learn and enjoy a wide range of creative skills, including a variety of science experiments
Performs other related duties to fulfill commitment to quality programs for all members as assigned from time to time by supervisor

You bring:

Experience working with children and youth
Current Standard First Aid & CPR level C
Ability to encourage and motivate participants
Evidence continuing professional development in working with children and youth
Welldeveloped interpersonal, and relationship building skills; ability to establish rapport and excellent communication with members, staff and volunteers
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Commitment to working in a socially inclusive environment
Flexibility regarding assigned work schedules

What you need to succeed:

Commitment to the YMCA's Mission, Vision, and Values
Current clear criminal record check with the vulnerable sector search will be a condition of hiring

Why work for the YMCA?

The YMCA of Saskatoon is a charity that ignites the potential in people, helping them grow, lead, and give back to their communities.

We are committed to helping our employees reach their full potential and are recognized as a great place to work.

We offer meaningful jobs and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals and the health of our communities.

See what you can expect from the YMCA here.

Joining the Y means contributing to over 100 years of providing opportunities for people to shine through programs and services like health and fitness, licensed child care, camps, community programs, and more.