Child & Youth Services Coordinator

GetHired, Inc.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

GetHired, Inc. is seeking an energetic childcare professional to work across our children’s programs, from infants to pre-teens, with roles in Penguin Club, Afternoon Zone, and Kids Zone depending on needs.

You will plan and lead PD Day and school break activities, build positive relationships with children and families, and foster a safe, inclusive environment. The position requires Alberta Child Care Level 1 (Level 2 a plus), strong planning and communication skills, and a flexible, hands-on

Qualifications

• Alberta Child Care Level 1 certification required, level 2 is an asset.
• Experience working with children across different age groups is required.
• Energetic, caring, patient, and enjoys working with children.
• Creative and confident planning and leading activities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Reliable, responsible, flexible, and comfortable working across different programs.
• Hands-on team player who takes initiative and gets involved.
• Available for daytime and/or evening shifts based on program needs.

Responsibilities

• Work across children’s programs and age groups from 0–12 as needed.
• Plan and lead engaging PD Day and school break programs for ages 7–12.
• Create and lead age-appropriate activities including games, sports, crafts, STEM, outdoor play, and group activities.
• Assist in the Penguin Club, our childcare drop in centre for babies to 6 year old children.
• Support the Afternoon Zone Program (ages 3–8) and the Kids Zone area (ages 7-12 yrs), leading crafts, games, and homework support.
• Actively participate and engage with children during activities and play.
• Provide attentive supervision and maintain a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment.
• Build positive relationships and communicate professionally with children, parents, caregivers, and team members.
• Take initiative and jump in where support is needed.
• Follow Club policies, procedures, and health and safety requirements.

Skills

Childcare experience

Team player

Communication skills

Activity planning

Education

Alberta Child Care Level 1 certification

Job description

This position works across our children’s programs, supporting our youngest members ages 0–6 through to juniors ages 7–12, based on program needs. The role includes shifts in our Penguin Club Baby-to-6 yrs, in our Afternoon Zone Program (ages 3–8 yrs), and supporting our school-age programs (ages 7 - 12yrs).

A key focus will be leading engaging PD Day and school break programs for children ages 7–12. We are looking for someone who is energetic, takes initiative, gets involved, and builds positive relationships with children, families, and coworkers.

Working at the Royal Glenora Club offers somethingdifferent from a traditional childcare setting. You’ll have the opportunity towork with children of different ages, build lasting relationships with Clubfamilies, and create programming that takes advantage of our recreationalenvironment and facilities.

You’ll enjoy variety in your day, opportunities to becreative with programming, and the chance to be part of a larger team focusedon creating exceptional experiences for our members and their families.

Hours may include daytime and evening shifts depending on program needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Work across children’s programs and age groups from 0–12 as needed.

• Plan and lead engaging PD Day and school break programs for ages 7–12.

• Create and lead age-appropriate activities including games, sports, crafts, STEM, outdoor play, and group activities.

• Assist in the Penguin Club, our childcare drop in centre for babies to 6 year old children.

• Support the Afternoon Zone Program (ages 3–8) and the Kids Zone area (ages 7-12 yrs), leading crafts, games, and homework support.

• Actively participate and engage with children during activities and play.

• Provide attentive supervision and maintain a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment.

• Build positive relationships and communicate professionally with children, parents, caregivers, and team members.

• Take initiative and jump in where support is needed.

• Follow Club policies, procedures, and health and safety requirements.

Requirements

• Alberta Child Care Level 1 certification required, level 2 is an asset.

• Experience working with children across different age groups is a required.

• Energetic, caring, patient, and genuinely enjoys working with children.

• Creative and confident planning and leading activities.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Reliable, responsible, flexible, and comfortable working across different programs.

• A hands-on team player who takes initiative and gets involved.

• Available for daytime and/or evening shifts based on program needs.