- Develop, implement, monitor and evaluate programs within the Association's Membership Services Plan to attract and retain the diverse membership of the centre; including managing the process of inquiry to registration to long term participation and retention.
- Provide leadership and support/delivery to all Children and Youth programs including (but not limited to) Soccer, Basketball, Sports and Games, House Leagues, Badminton, Dance, Martial Arts, Camps, Youth Leadership Development and Teen Night.
- Responsible for the recruitment, training and coaching of YMCA staff and volunteer teams within the outlined program areas. Responsible for the ongoing development and evaluation of staff and volunteers in the outlined program areas.
- Conduct audits to ensure compliance with YMCA standards in regards to safety, child protection and program quality.
- Assist Director in developing and managing departmental budgets and achieves all performance indicators and standards including those related to MOR, Healthy Child Development, Playing to Learn, retention and YMCA Priority Sam Standards.
- Provide leadership and support as a member of the Centre's senior staff team. Act as an effective Service Leader as required.
- Participate in task groups, special assignments and opportunities that further the Association mission, vision and strategic initiatives including the Core Service Functional Group.
- Connect with community and external organizations, and other YMCAs to participate in a community of practice for program development, measurement and design.
- Understand the legal responsibilities and moral imperative to report suspected child abuse to Child Protection Services.
- Demonstrate appropriate behaviours in line with our Mission, Vision and Values as reflected in our YMCA competencies; takes a member focused approach to increase their understanding of programs offered across the Association. Represent the YMCA and the Association in a professional manner.
- Understand the importance of the volunteer staff partnership and integrates the value of philanthropy and volunteerism in dealings with members, volunteers, donors and staff.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Diploma or Degree in Recreation and Leisure Studies, Early Childhood Educator, Youth Worker, Physical Education or related field preferred
- Minimum of 2 years' experience delivering Child and Youth programs
- Minimum 1-year supervisory experience preferred
- Current Standard First Aid and CPR level C
- Current certifications/qualifications in the following preferred: Coaching certification (any sport), Healthy Child Development, High Five
- Knowledge and understanding of physical literacy and child development
- Previous experience in development and implementation of new programs an asset
- Demonstrated leadership skills developed through progressively responsible experience; ability to encourage, motivate staff and volunteers, acknowledge and appreciate contributions
- Proficiency with computer software including Excel, Outlook, etc.
- Well-developed interpersonal, and relationship building skills; ability to establish rapport and excellent communication with members, staff and volunteers
- Excellent written communication skills
- Commitment to working in a socially inclusive environment responding with sensitivity and personal awareness to the diverse needs of members including visible and non-visible dimensions of diversity
- Flexibility regarding assigned hours of work, including days, evenings and weekend
- Commitment to the YMCA's
- Focus on the health, safety and wellbeing of all children, youth, and vulnerable people in YMCA programs including understanding legal and moral obligations related to reporting suspected child abuse to Child Protection Services
- YMCA Competencies: Accountable, Relationship-Builder, Improvement-Orientated, Team Player & Leader, Equity and Wellbeing Promoter
H&F Programs Supervisor - Toronto, Canada - YMCA Greater Toronto
Description
Salary Rate: $45,500– Check out the YMCA's
Location: Cooper Koo YMCA HF
Work Hours: 37.5 hours
Employment Type: Regular Salaried FT
Number of Vacancies: 1
Anticipated Start Date: May 15, 2024
Deadline to Apply: April 29, 2024 At 5PM
Be the Spark Join our dynamic Child, Youth and Family Team, where every day is different, and you will always be engaged with meaningful work
The YMCA of Greater Toronto is a charity offering opportunities for personal growth, community involvement and leadership. The Cooper Koo YMCA Centre is one of eleven full service health and fitness centres in the Greater Toronto Area that provides a variety of health, fitness, recreation and community programs.
What sets us apart from other gyms is our philosophy, Sweat For Good. Every time you help someone get a great workout, swim their first strokes, execute the perfect karate kick, or reach their full potential in any of our health-promoting programs, you're helping them Sweat For Good: for the hope, dignity, positive change, diversity, and equality that our charity is spreading across the GTA. The Sweat For Good philosophy is at the heart of everything we do, from the way we embrace diversity and social inclusion, support full participation by all employees, and live our core values of caring, honesty, respect, inclusiveness, health, and responsibility every day.
The Health & Fitness Programs Supervisor (Child, Youth & Family) and the department team will provide direct leadership to execute all 'dry land' child and youth activities in the facility including child minding, preschool gym, play structure, martial arts, all children and youth instructional and recreational programs, Youth Leadership Development, Teen Night, and all family programming that takes place in the centre.
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Why work for the YMCA?
The YMCA of Greater Toronto 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 .
Joining the Y means contributing to over 165 years of providing opportunities for people to shine through programs and services like health and fitness, licensed child care, camps, employment and immigrant services, education and training, and services for youth, families, and seniors. Learn more in our 2020–2025 strategic plan, which outlines how we are focused on boosting well-being and promoting equity across the Greater Toronto Area.
The YMCA of Greater Toronto is committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We strive to remove barriers to employment and recognize that diverse staff who reflect the communities we work in enrich the experiences of our participants and our team. As an equal opportunity employer, we invite applications from all qualified candidates including racialized people/people of colour, Indigenous Peoples, disabled people/people with disabilities and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.
If we can make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity so we can work with you to accommodate your needs.
In keeping with our commitment to safety and child protection, job offers are contingent on the successful completion of a Police Records Check. Within the first four months and every three years thereafter, a Vulnerable Police Records Check is required. Learn more about these checks here.
The YMCA only considers applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, due to the volume of applications we receive, we can only contact candidates who are selected for an interview
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