Program Staff

BGC Prince County; Wellington; On-site; CAD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

BGC Prince County in Wellington, Prince Edward Island, is seeking a casual youth program assistant to provide a safe, welcoming environment for children and youth to learn, grow and succeed.

This is a casual, as-needed position with hours scheduled based on programming needs and staff coverage. Shifts may be available Monday to Friday, 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., with additional full-day shifts on PD days and no-school days.

Qualifications

• Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities for daily activities.
• Clear verbal communication and courteous interaction with the public.
• Ability to work well with co-workers and follow board policies.
• Flexibility to cover varying hours and respond on short notice.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, healthy environment for children to play, learn and grow.
• Supervise a group of children and youth alongside co-workers.
• Organize fun, safe activities addressing physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs.
• Provide nutritious snacks to participants.
• Maintain equipment and the facility in a clean, safe condition.
• Be a positive role model and work independently or with a team.
• Work a flexible schedule including weekdays, weeknights and weekends.
• Perform light maintenance tasks as needed.
• Handle other duties requested by the supervisor.

Skills

Decision-making

Problem-solving

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Attention to policy

Adaptability

Job description

Summary of Position:

This position is responsible for providing children and youth in our community with a safe, welcoming and fun environment where they can learn, grow and succeed.

This is a casual, as-needed position, with hours scheduled based on programming needs and staff coverage. Shifts may be available Monday to Friday, primarily between 2:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Additional full-day shifts of up to 8 hours may be available on PD days, school breaks and other no-school days.

Hours will vary from week to week and are not guaranteed. Flexibility and availability to work on short notice are considered an asset.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide a safe and healthy environment for children to play, learn and grow in.
• Supervise a group of children and youth alongside co-workers.
• Organize and implement fun and safe activities that will meet the physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs of the children and youth in the program.
• Provide nutritious snacks to children and youth in the program.
• Ensure equipment and the facility is clean, well maintained and safe at all times.
• Be a positive guidance and a role model for our members.
• Perform independently as well as part of a team environment.
• Work a flex work schedule (weekdays, weeknights and weekends).
• Perform light maintenance (sweeping, taking out the garbage, wiping down counters etc.)
• Performing other related duties asked by the supervisor.

Employment Requirements:

• Have the ability to develop and implement activities.
• Good decision-making skills.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Effective verbal and communications skills.
• Have the ability to work well with co-workers.
• Courteous manners with the public.
• Adherence to board policies, stated hours of work, wearing designated work attire during hours of work.
• Other duties as required but not stated.

Environment:

This position works in a highly sensitive environment with subject matter requiring a high degree of confidentiality.

Languages:

• English