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    Program Coordinator - Calgary, Canada - YMCA Calgary

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    What qualifications are we looking for?

    At YMCA Calgary we strive to ensure our employees are a fit based on their strengths, interests, and future goals. The successful candidate will have the following;
    Experience working with children and adults to facilitate inclusion within outdoor based programs
    Experience leading and/or supervising counsellors in outdoor focused programs
    Previous experience working with people of all abilities and a solid understanding of the integration process
    Previous seasons working as a "Program Lead" is preferred
    Excellent verbal and written communication skills
    Current Standard First Aid and CPR C certification (CPR recertified within the last 12 months) at minimum
    Evidence of a clear Police Information Check and Vulnerable Sector Search
    Three professional references
    What does this role look like at YMCA Calgary?


    Duties and responsibilities:

    • Working with the different departments at camp, to ensure all departments are aware and prepared for user groups prior to their arrival;
    • Overseeing the staff training plans for all staff working throughout the season;
    • Support group development and creative a positive learning environment for all campers and staff;
    • Counsellor support and supervision of staff;
    • Develop a team through training, supervising, and providing feedback, both positive and constructive to each staff member;
    • Education and encouraging healthy behaviours in campers and staff, including risk management, outdoor and community living, and physical skills and literacy;
    • Provide leadership that ensures program quality, and the delivery of excellent service;
    • Overseeing the daily program for camp groups including making changes due to weather, staff and program availability, and group situations as they arise;
    • Support of campers through behaviour management and parent / group leader contact;
    • Communicating with camper families, to coordinate details of the group (arrival and departure dates, cost/fees for the program, meals, staffing needs, accommodations, etc.).
    Program Coordinators will work in the outdoors for the majority of each day. Program Coordinators will need to lift program supplies, walk, bend, and stand for extended periods of time. Program Coordinators will need to be prepared for all weather conditions, with the appropriate clothing, equipment, and footwear. Accommodations are in tipis or staff housing.

    By design Program Coordinator positions can be physically taxing requiring extended periods of walking and standing and participating in physical activities and games.

    The position will require moderate bending, lifting and repetitive movements as needed during Camp programs. Additionally, this position will have periods of time working in front of a computer monitor.
    What qualities do we look for in YMCA Calgary Staff and Volunteers?
    Our employees embody the YMCA values of honesty, caring, respect and responsibility. In addition, they model and are committed to the following competencies;

    • Developing Self and Others: Developing people with a view toward present and future capacity.
    • Building Purposeful Relationships:
    Relating to people authentically with their best in mind.

    • Creating a Culture of Community: Gathering people to purpose and vision.
    • Making Intentional Impact:
    Intending to make a difference every day.

    • Thinking and

    Acting Strategically:
    Applying thoughts, words, and actions in service to the vision.

    • Applying Business Acumen:
    Demonstrating excellence in technical skills and stewarding the YMCA Business Model.

    • Innovating:
    Ability to know your environment, initiate and respond effectively to changing conditions.
    Please note that evidence of a clear Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Search is a requirement
    YMCA Calgary is an equal opportunity employer.

    Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada by way of Canadian Citizenship, Permanent Residency or a valid Canadian work permit.

    YMCA Calgary is currently not engaged in international recruitment efforts as we are required to demonstrate that we have exhausted all means of recruitment both locally and nationally.


    Potential candidates will only be contacted if selected for an interview. This posting will close when a suitable candidate is found.

    All applications are to be submitted online but for any position specific concerns or questions, please email

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