Centre Manager, Early Years – South (Full Time)

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Job summary

Join a vibrant organization dedicated to community well-being as a Centre Manager for Early Years. This full-time role at Shawnessy YMCA involves leading a dedicated team, ensuring program excellence, and fostering strategic partnerships. With a focus on child development and community engagement, you'll play a crucial role in empowering families and children in Calgary. If you have a passion for early childhood education and strong leadership skills, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community while working in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in a supervisory role within child services.
• Current First Aid with CPR-C certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for Early Years programs.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory agencies and YMCA standards.

Skills

Leadership

Conflict Resolution

Communication

Budget Management

Program Planning

Education

Post-secondary diploma/degree in Early Childhood or Education

Alberta Early Childhood Certification

Job description

Centre Manager, Early Years – South (Full Time)

Why should you join our team?

YMCA Calgary is a charity that ignites the potential in Calgarians. Since our inception in 1902, we have evolved into a vibrant organization operating in every quadrant of the city.

Guided by our core values of honesty, caring, respect and responsibility, YMCA Calgary offers a growing hub of programming & services to address the needs of our community including connection and belonging, physical and mental wellbeing, child-care support, language instruction, affordable tutoring and more. We also ensure that no one is turned away, lowering financial barriers for youth, adults and families through the generous donations of our community. This impact takes place across our 7 health and wellness facilities, 6 childcare centres, 2 outdoor camps and 12+ community programs, empowering people of all ages and life stages to belong, grow, thrive and lead.

Position: Centre Manager, Early Years - South
Location: Shawnessy YMCA
Start Date: February 17th, 2025
Salary: $54,996.00/year – 68,745.00/year

What qualifications are we looking for?

The successful candidate will have the following qualifications:

1. Post-secondary diploma/degree in Early Childhood, Education, or equivalent.
2. Alberta Early Childhood Certification or ability to attain (Level 3).
3. Minimum of 3 years working in a supervisory capacity within an organization providing services for children.
4. Experience managing an effective staff and volunteer team to collaboratively achieve desired outcomes.
5. Experience coordinating support programs and services for children is an asset.
6. Exemplary skills in the planning, delivery and assessment of developmentally appropriate play-based programs for children.
7. Excellent oral and written communication capabilities, including strong conflict resolution skills.
8. Budget development and management.
9. Current Standard First Aid with CPR-C certificated within the last 12 months from an approved AB OHS provider.
10. Evidence of a cleared Police Information Check and Vulnerable Sector Search.
11. Three professional references required.

What does this role look like at YMCA Calgary?

This position is full-time and will work 40 hours per week between the hours of 7am - 6pm, Monday through Friday. Flexibility of the successful applicant’s personal schedule is required to ensure area needs are met from both an operational, management and strategic perspective. Occasional evening and weekend work is required.

The Centre Manager – Early Years will be based out of the Shawnessy YMCA working within a traditional office setting. They will be required to travel regularly to other YMCA facilities where they supervise staff and are directly responsible for Early Years programs. There will also be occasional travel to other locations in the city for YMCA meetings, training, and community engagement work.

Position Responsibilities:

1. Advance strategic partnerships both internal and external to the YMCA.
2. Provide effective leadership ensuring an effective staff and volunteer team is in place to meet area needs.
3. Champion program excellence throughout YMCA Calgary through coaching and training.
4. Demonstrate safe practices at all times and act promptly on all health and safety risks and concerns.
5. Provide oversight and leadership for the association’s Child Development Specialist team.
6. Attend, participate in and, when required, facilitate YMCA team meetings.
7. Complete administrative duties as required to meet strategic, reporting, accounting, human resource and operational needs.
8. Establish and maintain effective communication strategies with both internal and external YMCA Calgary stakeholders.
9. Ensure all Early Years areas operate in accordance with regulatory agencies and to meet YMCA standards.
10. Maintain personal certifications and trainings.
11. Provide direct leadership and oversight to the Staff and Volunteer aspect of the Annual Campaign.

What qualities do we look for in YMCA Calgary Staff and Volunteers?

Our diverse team of staff and volunteers are committed to making a positive impact in the community. In addition, they model and are committed to the following competencies:

1. Developing Self and Others: Developing people with a view toward present and future capacity.
2. Building Purposeful Relationships: Relating to people authentically with their best in mind.
3. Creating a Culture of Community: Gathering people to purpose and vision.
4. Making Intentional Impact: Intending to make a difference every day.
5. Thinking and Acting Strategically: Applying thoughts, words, and actions in service to the vision.
6. Applying Business Acumen: Demonstrating excellence in technical skills and stewarding the YMCA Business Model.
7. Innovating: Ability to know your environment, initiate and respond effectively to changing conditions.

Additional Information

Please note that evidence of a clear Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Search is a requirement. YMCA Calgary is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada by way of Canadian Citizenship, Permanent Residency or a valid Canadian work permit. Potential candidates will only be contacted if selected for an interview. All applications are to be submitted online but for any position specific concerns or questions, please email [e-mail].