Assistant Coordinator (Summer Break)

WorkInNonProfits.ca; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Coordinator for its Summer Break Program. This role involves creating engaging educational and recreational activities for children and youth, ensuring their safety and well-being. You'll lead a team, manage day-to-day operations, and build relationships with participants and parents. If you are passionate about youth development and enjoy a fun, collaborative work environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that values integrity, respect, and accountability, and make a positive impact in your community!

Benefits

Fun working environment

Employee assistance program

Paid birthday off

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a recreational program setting.
• Ability to work independently and with program staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversees day-to-day programming of the Summer Break Program.
• Plans and implements educational and recreational activities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Time Management

Education

Degree in Recreation

Diploma in Recreational Programming

Tools

Computer Software

Job description

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Assistant Coordinator (Summer Break)
Boys and Girls Clubs of South Coast BC
Vancouver & Lower Mainland
Vancouver, BC

closes in 7 days (Fri, 16 May)
canada summer jobs / summer students • Starting at $22 hourly

JOB TITLE Assistant Coordinator (Summer Break)

JOB TYPE Seasonal Hourly

REPORTS TO Club Coordinator

PAY Starting at $22 hourly

LOCATION Vancouver Elementary School (Location to be determined)

WORKING PERIOD May 19h to August 29th from 8am to 3pm

At BGC, we believe that every kid is amazing. And we know that by seeing and hearing them, they will believe it too! To kids, their Club feels like a place where they can hang out with friends, and make some new ones, but it is so much more than that. It’s a safe place that provides them with three of the things that they need most: a sense of belonging, a sense of success, and positive relationships.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to a Club Coordinator, the Assistant Coordinator has a range of responsibilities that includes program development and delivery of educational, recreational, and social-based activities for children and youth who attend the summer break program. The Assistant Coordinator is also involved in the supervision of part-time staff and is the site lead at one assigned site.

JOB DUTIES

• Oversees the day-to-day programming of the Summer Break Program at assigned site.

• Plans, organizes, and implements recreational, social, and/or educational activities and programs designed to meet the needs of the children/youth who attend the program.

• Site Lead for assigned site.

• Ensures that the physical, emotional, social, safety, well-being, first aid, and nutritional needs of participants are met within BGC program standards, guidelines, and policies.

• Plans and implements regular special events such as parent information nights, social events, and day camps.

• Provides behaviour management techniques and other best practices as outlined in the training segments.

• Assists in the supervision and scheduling of staff.

• Ensures that accurate program records, reporting forms, etc. are completed in a timely manner and always maintained with confidentiality in mind.

• Assists with onboarding new program staff.

• Builds relationships with children, youth, parents, and community members.

• Monitors safe work practices of all staff and participants.

• Works with site (school) personnel to conduct safety and emergency procedures.

• Ensures that the facility is clean and tidy at the end of each program session.

REQUIREMENTS

• Clear Criminal Record Check (Vulnerable Sector).

• A degree in recreation, social services, child, and youth care, or equivalent (a diploma in recreational programming, child and youth care or community service worker with experience in supervision and program planning).

• Experience working with children and/or youth in a social recreational program setting.

• Ability to work independently as well as effectively with program staff and the ability to form relationships with parents and children who attend the programs.

• Demonstrated teamwork and leadership skills with the ability to problem solve and find resolutions.

• Excellent oral, written, facilitation, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Proven time and general management skills.

• Demonstrated ability to use a variety of computer software to generate and exchange information.

• Willingness to work flexible hours including weekends and evenings .

• Childcare First Aid and CPR certification (must be obtained within 3 months) .

• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI) training (must be obtained within 3 months).

• Participates in BGC’s training

• Second language and experience working with culturally diverse people are assets.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Fun working environment and team-based approach

• Access to employee assistance program

• Paid birthday off

Thank you in advance to all persons who apply for this position. Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

As it connects to our organizational core values, BGC encourages staff to show up as their best selves, including mutual respect, integrity, and accountability.

How to Apply

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HOW TO APPLY

Please submit a resume and cover letter directly to Natalie Lutz, Director of Clubs (People and Systems) [e-mail] or check out employment opportunities on-line through our website https://www.bgcbc.ca/work/ .

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