Full-time Coordinator, Youth Recreation - Canada - YMCA of Three Rivers

YMCA of Three Rivers

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Full time

Description

**Coordinator, Youth Recreation & Wellness

FULL TIME PERMANENT

START DATE:
Immediate

REGION:
Serving all regions of the YMCA of Three Rivers

APPLICATIONS DUE:

March 29, 2023
**Hours of work: Must be available to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends*Are you passionate about creating an inclusive space for all youth ages 13-18? Are you a leader who is skilled at supporting staff teams? Are you passionate about engaging youth and creating positive relationships with them? Do have experience working with youth recreation programs?

If this is you, join our team and make an impact in the lives of youth in our communities

The YMCA of Three Rivers is one of the community's largest non-profit organizations. We are dedicated to the enrichment of our communities through the development of people and families.

Through our work, we foster belonging and wellbeing, and dedicate ourselves to building a healthy and vibrant community every day.

We believe connected communities are thriving, healthy, and strong.

We have the assets to affect positive social change, support youth mental and physical wellbeing and we know that Youth Programs and Services are an important piece of our work.

That's where you come in.

What you will do

You will be a part of the full-time Youth & Community Program Team, where you will support by coordinating the day-to-day operations of multiple Youth programs, services, and resources, across the YMCA of Three Rivers communities.

You will work in partnership with the Supervisor, Youth Recreation & Wellness and the Youth Staff Team, along side youth themselves, to develop programming, events, resources and activities to meet the needs of youth community wide.

You will be committed to the quality delivery and success of programs including:

the Chaplin YMCA Teen Drop in Zone, Youth Drop-in, Youth Sports, Youth Soccer, Youth Basketball, and the YMCA Youth Leadership Development Program, amongst other programs for youth aged 13-18 years.

**What you will bring
Ideally, you will have experience working with youth between the ages of 13-18 years.

You will have a minimum of 1-2 years of experience leading a team, and will have knowledge of the unique needs of the youth and resources available to them within our communities.

Y ou have post-secondary education in Child and Youth Work, Recreation & Leisure, Social Sciences or a related field, or experience equivalent.

You will have excellent communication, leadership, and teamwork skills, in addition to strong interpersonal skills needed to build positive relationships.

You will have a passion for meaningfully engaging with youth, to meeting them where they are at, ensuring they feel heard, welcomed and supported in YMCA Programs.

You have up-to-date Standard First Aid and CPR (Level C) certification (or are willing to obtain) and the successful completion of Vulnerable Police Records Check within the last 6 months.

**What you will gain

You will become a part of the YMCA of Three Rivers Youth Programs Team and a will be positive role model that creates safe spaces and places for youth.

You will be part of and an organization that has a massive impact across our community. You will be joining a local organization, but you will also be a part of a global movement.

Your work will have an impact and the community we all call home will be a little better every day because of you.

We provide several continuous professional learning opportunities at no cost to you. The YMCA of Three Rivers complies with the Employment Standards Act, Pay Equity Legislation and privacy laws. In keeping with privacy laws, we are committed to protecting personal information by following responsible information handling practices. For more information on the YMCA of Three Rivers' commitment to privacy, please visit _
- our website. _