Lead Coordinator, Day Camp - Red Deer, Canada - YMCA OF NORTHERN ALBERTA

YMCA OF NORTHERN ALBERTA

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Red Deer, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

The Northern Alberta YMCA is looking to fill the role of a Lead Coordinator, Day Camp to provide effective leadership in directing the overall delivery of all non-aquatic day camps.

The Lead Coordinator is accountable to their staff team, the members, volunteers, and the public for successful child and youth day camp delivery.

Our Culture
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture at the Y. We strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day.

We are welcoming.
We are open to all. We are a place where you can belong.

We are genuine.
We value you and embrace your individuality.

We are hopeful.
We believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world.

We are nurturing.
We support you in your journey to develop your full potential.

We are determined.
Above all else, we are on a constant quest to make our community stronger, if you want to join us

Essential Functions:

Create schedule for staff and volunteers and ensuring that they are recording time in and out in electronic database
Assist in recruiting, training, coaching, and supervising day camp staff and volunteers
Prepare day camp rosters and assist with delivery of day camp brochures
Communicate schedule and arrange for travel for day camp staff and campers for offsite field trip and booking of guests
Evaluate day camp counsellor's performances by providing consistent feedback and ensuring YMCA's standards are always followed by staff and volunteers, and promptly address any situation in which they are not.
Leading program planning sessions and evaluating day camp programming for all Summer Day Camps for ages 31
Lead campers in daily activity and physical literacy skill development
Facilitate games that introduce and educate campers on selected sports. Integrate diversity in learning various sports outside North America
Assist campers in learning about physical literacy and developing agility, and sports skills

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or University Degree in Recreation, Child Studies, Physical Education, or equivalent experience is an asset
Minimum 2 years' experience working in a camp setting
Supervisory experience is preferred
Experience working with children and youth
Customer service experience is an asset able to deal with parents, families, and volunteers
NCCP Level 1 or 2 is an asset.
Must have Standard First Aid & CPR-C prior to hire (the Y will provide support in registration)
Child Welfare & Police Security Clearance

What the Y Brings You:

A meaningful career with opportunities to grow while building your community
Membership to our health, fitness & aquatics facilities along
Comprehensive career training provided that will help you gain versatile skills and build your working credentials by obtaining Coaching and training certifications provided through internal Y training
Welcoming and fun work culture that promotes healthy friendships, team and relationshipbuilding.
Ongoing career opportunities within the Y

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