Activity Program Leader - School Age Programs

The Child Care team is dynamic, supportive, and growing! Are you ready to work with a team to make a difference in children's lives? We are looking for folks who are energetic, active, responsible, and caring! Flexible shifts available during the week, Monday - Friday. Hours are 6:30am to 8:30am and/or 2:00pm - 6:00pm.

If the following sounds like a good day at work, then this job might be for you!

Reporting to the Child Care Manager, the Activity Program Leader is a key member of the Child Care team, who will:

• Lead high quality program planning, incorporating the Y’s values of Respect, Responsibility, Honesty, Caring, and Inclusiveness
• Maintain safety and supervision in accordance with provincial licensing requirements and standards
• Build healthy relationships with children, parents, and colleagues
• Actively interacts with children ages 5-12 as a play partner and homework helper
• Support implementation of play based educational programming, including interactive play, literacy, mathematics, science, building, drama, games, team building, daily physical activity, and sports
• Participate in YMCA of Southern Interior BC community initiatives

We’d love to hear from people with:

• Must be 19 years of age (as per provincial licensing standards)
• Minimum 20 hours of professional development relating to children’s health, nutrition, safety, development and/or guidance (Responsible Adult Certificate)*
• Valid class 4 operator’s license required (training available)
• Valid First Aid Certificate with CPR level B or C

• Paid educational opportunities may be available for Early Childhood Educator Assistant Certification.

Competencies:

• Commitment to Mission, Vision and Values: Demonstrates and promotes a personal understanding of and appreciation for the mission, vision, and values of the YMCA of Southern Interior BC.
• Service Orientated: Deliberately identifies and creates opportunities to enhance each and every individual's YMCA experience. Creates action plans to resolve any service gap areas.
• Relationship Building and Collaboration: Builds positive interactions, listens attentively and communicates effectively to create an open communication environment. Share information, best practices, and resources with colleagues.

The YMCA’s Commitment to Trust, Safety and Equality:

As part of a trusted charitable organization, you can expect to receive excellent services and safety training throughout your YMCA career. As the first step in your journey, you will be required to:

• Provide 3 references of a professional nature (e.g. Employer, Supervisor or Colleague)
• Provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check Check/Vulnerable Sector Search issued no later than six (6) months preceding your start date. The YMCA will provide applicable instructions and paperwork.

The YMCA of Southern Interior BC is an equity employer and encourages applications from all individuals who may contribute to the diversity of our workplace. This includes persons with diverse abilities, persons of color and ethnicity, Indigenous persons (First Nations, Metis, and Inuit), and people of all sexual orientations and genders.

Application deadline: September 20, 2024

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• Evidence BC Immunization
• Class 4 Driver's License
• Child Protection Training
• Criminal Record Check
• Emergency First Aid (CPR)
• YMCA Orientation

Preferred

• ECE-A License to Practice

Behaviors

Preferred

• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Preferred

• Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work
• Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization