Activity Leader, Float - Richmond, Canada - YMCA of Greater Vancouver

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    Activity Leader, Before & After School Program

    Looking for part-time work with a values-driven non-profit organization?

    Interested in facilitating fun and creative activities and games and making a real difference in kids' lives?

    Looking to build valuable career experience toward a future in childhood education?

    If you answered yes to any of these questions, we're looking for you

    YMCA Activity Leaders, enjoy working in a fun, fast-paced environment facilitating adapted programming allowing children ages 5 -12 to participate meaningfully in all aspects of the program.

    Who we're looking for:

  • You're welcoming to one and all.
  • You're passionate about inclusion and creating a sense of belonging.
  • You want to work with kids... enough said.
  • You have a positive attitude and can make any situation better
  • You exude passion about delivering the best experience for kids.
  • You're flexible and open-minded.
  • You have energy to spare.
  • You're a calm, cool and collected team member.
  • Your qualifications

  • Must be at least 19 years of age
  • Experience working with children 5 – 12
  • Emergency First Aid and CRC – C & AED
  • 20 hours of training in Child Development, Child Guidance and/or Nutrition an asset
  • Your responsibilities:

  • Work effectively within a staff team to provide an inclusive environment of support, strategies, and resources for children with diverse needs to fully participate within the program.
  • Provide individual support to children within the program setting when required.
  • Help to build and contribute to a community environment of global supports and inclusion for all children through supporting their strengths and stretches.
  • Help children navigate conflict and role model positive behaviours.
  • Contribute to the development, integration, and maintenance of care plans within the program.
  • Provide enhanced ratio to support all children in the program, which may entail providing individual support from time to time.
  • The important details:

    Rate of Pay: $20.81 per hour

    Location: Anderson, Tomsett, and Sprouts YMCA Kids Clubs

    Terms: Permanent, Part-time 21-24 hours a week

    Shift: Minimum 4 days/week Monday to Friday 7am/7:30am - 9am & 2pm/2:15pm - 6pm

    Reports To: Team Leader

    Application deadline: Ongoing

    Start date: ASAP

    End date: June 28th, 2024