Kids Club, Team Leader

YMCA of Greater Vancouver; North Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a YMCA Team Leader dedicated to working with children and families. This full-time role involves planning activities, supervising staff, and ensuring a safe environment. The successful candidate will have experience with children, leadership skills, and a passion for child development.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 19 years old.
• Experience working with children is essential.
• Minimum 1 year leadership experience required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead activities for children ages 5-12.
• Supervise and provide leadership to staff and volunteers.
• Ensure the health and safety of children in care.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Child Development Knowledge

Job description

Terms : Permanent, Full-Time, 35 hours / week

Shift : Monday-Friday 7 : 30am-9 : 00am & 2 : 30pm-6 : 00pm + admin

Salary : $24.82 per hour + Benefits

Start Date : August 26th, or as soon as possible

Reports To : Manager, Healthy Child Development

Nature & Scope :

If you want to work with kids we’re looking for you! YMCA Team Leadershave a passion for working with children and families. They are dedicated to developing leadership to a team of Kids Club Activity Leaders and volunteers.

Responsibilities :

• Plan and lead indoor and outdoor activities for children ages 5 – 12
• Directly supervise and provide leadership to a team of staff and volunteers
• Provide on-going coaching and development of staff and volunteers
• Plan and implement child-centred programming
• Establish positive relationships and communications with families, staff and key community stakeholders
• Completion of administrative tasks including : payroll, budget tracking, etc.
• Provide active supervision to ensure children are accounted for at all times
• Prepare healthy afternoon snack
• Build positive relationships with children and their families
• Help children navigate conflict and role model positive behaviours
• Maintain a clean, safe, and professional work environment at all times
• Ensure the health and safety of children in your care

Qualifications / Experience :

• Must be 19 years of age
• Experience working or volunteering with children
• Minimum 1 year experience leading a team
• Emergency First Aid & CPR in accordance with Schedule C of the Child Care Licensing Regulation (can be taken within 90 days of start date)
• It is an asset if you have had training related to child development, and if you don’t – the YMCA provides training!
• Successful candidates will be required to provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Reference Check / Vulnerable Sector Search issued no later than six (6) months preceding your start date. Criminal record check application forms will be provided to you by the YMCA as we are required to use the provincial Criminal Record Review Program

The 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 Human Resources department.