Team Leader, Child, Youth and Family - Vancouver, Canada - YMCA of GREATER VANCOUVER

YMCA of GREATER VANCOUVER

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Vancouver, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Description

Position Title:
Team Leader, Child, Youth & Family

Locations:
Robert Lee YMCA (955 Burrard St, Vancouver, BC V6Z 1Y2)

Terms:
Permanent Full - Time

Hours: 35 hours per week

Shifts:
Shifts vary, but will include Tuesday to Saturday, mornings, evenings, weekends

Salary: 0-500 Hours $18.67 per hour
Hours $19.25 per hour
Hours $20.42 per hour
Hours $21.52 per hour

Start Date:
As soon as possible

Reports To:
Program Supervisor

Situation:

YMCA BC is a charity dedicated to strengthening the foundations of community, by nurturing the potential of children, teens & young adults, promoting healthy lifestyles, fostering a sense of social responsibility and delivering lasting personal & social change to grow in spirit, mind, and body.

Since January 2023, YMCA of Northern British Columbia, YMCA-YWCA of Kamloops and YMCA of Greater Vancouver are officially one association, with one mission to strengthen our impact for communities across British Columbia.

We are YMCA BC.

This transition marks a new chapter in our long-standing history of building communities, transforming lives, and connecting people of all ages, stages, backgrounds and abilities, to unique opportunities to learn, grow, and reach their potential.

Nature & Scope:

The Child, Youth & Family Team Lead will report directly to the Program Supervisor and will work collaboratively with the leadership team. The Team Lead is responsible for providing exceptional service to provide a safe and fun environment for our child, youth, and family programming.

Major Responsibilities:

Actively interacts with children, families, and youth in a positive and professional manner
Builds meaningful relationships through positive daily interaction with YMCA members, visitors, and colleagues
Provides support and leadership to staff and volunteers to ensure safe and quality programs, including training and delivering performance evaluations
Promotes philanthropy through the YMCA's annual Strong Kids Campaign
Interacts directly with children and encourages interaction between children
Creates and maintains a positive atmosphere and build positive selfesteem and confidence in children
Assists with the planning and implementation of safe and fun YMCA Child & Youth programs in accordance with YMCA standards, YMCA Child Protection policies, and YMCA Healthy Child Development principles
Establishes and maintains positive communication with parents
Ensures the safety of all members, participants, staff, and property by following YMCA standards/policies/procedures and ensuring they are maintained amongst all members and staff
Assists with scheduling and program promotion as required
Maintains a neat, orderly, and clean environment, including all program areas, common spaces, and washrooms
Attends staff meetings, planning sessions and training events as required

Requirements:

Current Standard First Aid and CPR-C & AED certificate
Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office
Experience working with children and families in a recreational setting
3 professional references
Minimum one year supervisory experience
Demonstrated high level of organizational and customer service skills
Proven decisionmaking competency and ability to think quickly in difficult situations
The YMCA has implemented a mandatory COVID19 vaccination policy requiring all staff and volunteers to be vaccinated as per the timelines set out by the province.

**Application deadline: Until Filled