Youth Program Coordinator - Toronto, Canada - Uchenna Academy

Description

Company & Program Overview
We are a caring, creative, and accountable academically driven learning centre transforming education for our students and our community. We are dedicated to excellence, endless passion for learning and community partnership.

At BallMatics Academy, we recognize the integral value of quality education as a founding requirement for each student's future success.

The BallMatics program, is a movement-based academic program that combines basketball with STEM curriculum. This is done by pairing athletic skill building with corresponding mathematic activities.

The athletic centre where this program lives, located in Toronto at Dupont and Dovercourt, is a hub for athletic and academic development of youth aged 4 to 18.

Programming delivery is supported by students attending our partner school Uchenna Academy.

These students are able to gain valuable work experience while completing their volunteer hours and then are given an opportunity to continue employment on the staff team while they continue their studies.

The BallMatics program ensures that each participant reaches their personal best using a creative, innovative, and fun approach.

We are seeking a dynamic, motivated, and ready to take initiative individual to take the BallMatics program to the next level.

This role will report to the Operations Manager and will include a variety of independent and team player tasks.

You will lead program organization, development, and growth as we look to expand and deepen the impact of programs offered.

Responsibilities

• Program planning and delivery support for integrated math and basketball programming for ages 51
• Planning and execution of annual program camps (March Break, Summer, Winter Break)
• Liaise with all members of the team coaches/teachers, and program directors to ensure effective program delivery
• Training and direct supervision of coaches/teachers of the program (student coaches from partner school)
• Plan and execute community outreach initiatives (ex. School visits)
• Work and help maintain Social media presence (facebook, twitter, instagram, Linkedin)
• Help with preparation duties before and after program delivery time (ex. Prepare program equipment, wiping down surfaces, post program cleanup)
• Newsletter preparation and execution
• Data collection and tracking throughout program delivery
• Program feedback survey creation to track impact, successes, and areas of improvement
• Assist in implementation of strategic recruitment plan for QSLA learning Centre and its partner organizations
• Other duties as assigned by the Operations & Outreach Mana

Requirements:

• Diploma in Sport Management or related field is an asset
• Experience in planning and implementing children and youth programming is required
• Experience with basketball and/or math specific activities is an asset
• Police Vulnerable Sector Check will be required prior to starting
• Able to communicate effectively with youth, staff and guardians while building relationships
• Reliable, punctual, hardworking, and a motivated individual who is able to work independently and as a team
• First aid and CPR certification is ideal

Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Part-time hours: 25-40 per week


Salary:
$21.00-$25.00 per hour


Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Work Location:
One location