Activity Program Leader - School Age Programs

H2O Adventure + Fitness Centre; Penticton; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The YMCA Child Care team seeks an energetic Activity Leader who is passionate about making a difference in children's lives. Responsibilities include leading programs, ensuring safety, and building relationships with kids and parents. The ideal candidate should have relevant certifications and experience, along with a commitment to the YMCA’s mission and values.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 19 years of age.
• Minimum 20 hours of professional development in children's health and safety.
• Experience working with school-age children.

Responsibilities

• Lead high quality program planning incorporating the YMCA values.
• Maintain safety and supervision in accordance with provincial licensing requirements.
• Support implementation of play-based educational programming.

Skills

Assisted Living

Computer Skills

Teaching

Experience with Children

Education

Provincial ECE Assistant Certification

Responsible Adult Certificate

Valid First Aid Certificate with CPR level B or C

Job description

The YMCA Child Care team is dynamic supportive and growing! Are you ready to work with a team to make a difference in childrens 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 8 : 30am and / or 2 : 00pm 6 : 00pm with an opportunity for longer hours during school breaks and early dismissal days. Opportunities to work as a relief person in early years programs could also be available on an oncall basis.

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

• Lead high quality program planning incorporating the Ys values
• 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 512 as a play partner
• 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

Wed love to hear from people with :

• Must be 19 years of age (as per provincial licensing standards) or hold a provincial ECE Assistant Certification
• Minimum 20 hours of professional development relating to childrens health nutrition safety development and / or guidance (Responsible Adult Certificate)
• Experience working with school age children
• Valid class 4 operators license (is an asset)
• Valid First Aid Certificate with CPR level B or C
• 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 individuals 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 YMCAs 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.

Key Skills

Assisted Living,Computer Skills,Physical Examinations,Microsoft Outlook,Microsoft Publisher,Regression Analysis,Serving Experience,Dementia Care,Teaching,Experience with Children,Memory Care,Social Work

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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Activity Leader • Penticton, British Columbia, Canada