Coordinator, Beyond the Bell

Position Title: Coordinator, Beyond the Bell

Location: Glenview Elementary School (7310 Cluff Rd, Prince George, BC V2K 2M3)

Term: Temporary, Part-time

Hours: 27 hours per week

Shift: Mondays – Fridays, 2:30 pm – 5:30 pm with remaining hours flexible

Start Date: May 12^th, 2025

End Date: June 1st, 2026 (Maternity Leave Coverage)

Salary: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour

Reports To: Manager, Community Programs

Benefits:

1. 8% vacation entitlement (4 weeks) and paid sick time
2. Free YMCA Gym Membership + Y@Home
3. Training and Professional Development Opportunities
4. Be part of a charitable organization that positively impacts the community

*Some benefits may vary based on employment terms

Nature & Scope

The YMCA Beyond the Bell Program is an after-school program for children grades 1-5 that provides tutoring, skills development, physical activity, and social engagement. The Coordinator will both lead the program and staff team and work directly with children on the program when it is running. The Coordinator will follow the Beyond the Bell structure and curriculum, utilizing a 1 to 5 leader to child ratio, and instilling the Y’s core values of caring, respect, responsibility, honesty, and inclusivity. Children will be actively engaged in improving social, numeric and literacy skills while participating in sports, outdoor play, arts and crafts.

Reporting to the Manager of Community Programs, the Coordinator of Beyond the Bell involves supervising and supporting a small team, scheduling staff, organizing activities, and being the primary contact for parents and Glenview Elementary School. Responsibilities include procuring program materials within budget, planning for children in grades 1-5, adhering to behavior management guidelines, building relationships, assisting with educational programming, and ensuring a safe workplace.

Major Responsibilities - in this position, you will:

1. Supervise and support a small team of Beyond the Bell program leaders and team lead
2. Schedule staff and plan/organize program activities and outings
3. Be the primary point of contact for parent/caregiver communication and communication with Glenview Elementary School
4. Responsible for buying supplies for program activities while adhering to budget parameters
5. Provide leadership and oversee program planning for children in grades 1-5
6. Operate the program within the Y’s child behavior management guidelines
7. Build healthy relationships with children, parents, teachers, principals, and janitors
8. Be a play partner and homework helper and enjoy interacting with children ages 6-11
9. Assist with the implementation of educational programming, including interactive play, literacy, mathematics, science, building, drama, games, team building, daily physical activity, and sports
10. Encourage a safe workplace and ensure policies and procedures are followed

Qualification - you bring:

1. Relevant experience, training, and education working or volunteering with children and youth
2. Previous staff supervision experience an asset
3. Strong communication skills, both spoken and written
4. Ability to work individually and in groups with diverse children and their families
5. Current First Aid and CPR Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
6. Successful candidate will be required to provide 3 satisfactory references
7. Successful candidates will be required to provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Record check with a Vulnerable sector search issued no later than six (6) months preceding the start date.

About YMCA BC:

By igniting belonging and championing health equity, YMCA BC strengthens the foundations of community. With over 3,000 employees and volunteers, YMCA BC serves 150,000 individuals of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities across hundreds of service locations, from the Sunshine Coast to Fort St. John.

As a charity, YMCA BC promotes equitable access to healthier outcomes by providing vital programs and services to help address many of our communities' most pressing social issues, including health and wellness, affordable child care and camps, mental health, employment services, and community health.

We believe there is potential inside all of us and envision vibrant, healthy, and inclusive communities for all.

YMCA BC is firmly committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging (EDIB). By taking an intersectional approach to our programs and services, the YMCA is committed to creating spaces and experiences where everyone feels safe, welcome, and like they belong. Learn more at bc.ymca.ca.

Application Process - ready to make a difference?

We invite you to apply today and find your WHY!

Internal Applicants: Please apply online to this position through the ADP Workforce Now Career Centre. (Myself/Talent/Career Centre)

Application Deadline: Until Filled

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Note: Depending on the role, we may need to provide preference to internal applicants first. We treat each competition independently and encourage you to keep applying should your experience and qualification be a match for the role.

Does this role sound like a great fit, but you don’t meet every requirement? At YMCA BC, we understand that qualifications and experiences vary. If this opportunity interests you, we encourage you to apply—even if your background doesn’t perfectly match every qualification.

YMCA BC is committed to creating an inclusive, accessible environment where all members of our community feel valued, respected, and supported. We encourage applications from the diverse communities in which we live and serve, including but not limited to people of colour, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. We have established policies, procedures, and practices to meet accessibility standards throughout the hiring process. Should you require any accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact our People Services department.