Sport and Day Camp Supervisor (Full Time)

Avanti Software Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant community-focused organization as a Sport and Day Camp Supervisor! In this full-time role, you will lead a dynamic team, ensuring high-quality programming and fostering connections within the community. You’ll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of youth while enjoying a supportive work culture that values honesty, respect, and responsibility. With comprehensive benefits, ongoing leadership development, and a commitment to community engagement, this position is perfect for passionate individuals eager to inspire and empower others. If you're ready to take on a fulfilling challenge, this role is for you!

Benefits

Complimentary YMCA membership

Comprehensive health and dental benefits

Pension plan with matching contributions

Anniversary flex day

Program discounts

Ongoing leadership development

Scholarship opportunities

Paid training and recertification

Qualifications

• Minimum two years’ experience working with youth.
• Bachelor of Education or related degree is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead staff for Sports and Day Camps, ensuring high program quality.
• Build relationships with parents, participants, and volunteers.

Skills

Youth Engagement

Coaching Skills

Program Development

Customer Service

Leadership

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor of Education

Physical Education Degree

National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP)

Tools

Standard First Aid Certification

CPR Level C Certification

Job description

Sport and Day Camp Supervisor (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, child-care support, language instruction, mental health support, lowered financial barriers, and more. 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.

Sport and Day Camp Supervisor (Full Time)
Melcor YMCA at Crowfoot
Start Date: Immediately
Salary: $47,829.00/year - $59,786.00/year

You can make an impact in the community - locally and across the globe. You will work with a fun culture of people and enjoy many of the benefits and opportunities the YMCA offers:

1. Complimentary YMCA Calgary membership including a linked membership for dependent children;
2. Comprehensive health and dental benefits. Premiums paid in full by the Association;
3. Pension plan with specified contribution matching by the Association;
4. Anniversary flex day and gifts given to celebrate each year of employment;
5. Program discounts;
6. Ongoing leadership development and opportunities;
7. Leadership award opportunities;
8. Scholarship opportunities;
9. Paid recertification and training.

What qualifications are we looking for?

The successful candidate will have the following:

1. A Bachelor of Education, Physical Education or a related degree or diploma is an asset;
2. A minimum of two years’ experience working with youth;
3. Association of Canadian Mountain Guides (ACMG) or Challenges Unlimited (CUI) Level 1;
4. Experience working with the Canadian Sport for Life Model including Physical Literacy;
5. Experience with day camps, supervising staff, and program development;
6. Minimum two years’ experience in coaching and sport program delivery, and one-year supervisory experience;
7. Excellent customer service attitude;
8. Availability in the evenings and weekends to meet community and branch needs;
9. National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) Fundamentals is an asset (basketball, soccer or badminton);
10. Current Standard First Aid and CPR Level C certifications;
11. Evidence of a clear Police Information Check and Vulnerable Sector Search;
12. Three professional references.

What does this role look like at YMCA Calgary?

Sport Supervisor will:

1. Lead the team of staff working for Sports and Day Camps including hiring, training, performance management and active coaching and mentoring of staff and volunteers, including providing feedback on a regular basis;
2. Ensure high quality of programs and execution of the program design by personal, direct delivery of programs (Basketball, multi-sport, Badminton, Soccer);
3. Build relationships with parents, participants, volunteers and staff;
4. Have a high degree of organizational and administrative skill to ensure Association procedures are adhered to as set by YMCA Calgary;
5. Volunteer recruitment (volunteer fairs, interview, train and performance manage);
6. Adhere to policies & procedures that support high standards for Health & Safety and Child Safety & Protection;
7. Provide leadership for summer and seasonal Day Camps including Summer, Winter Break, Teacher’s Convention and Spring Break;
8. Play an active role by attending regularly scheduled meetings and in-services;
9. Develop, control and evaluate the Sport budget for your branch, related statistics, and purchase equipment as required;
10. Ensure all administration systems are in place and are adhered to as set by YMCA Calgary;
11. Collaborate with the Bookings Team to plan, organize and facilitate group bookings including school groups and birthday parties;
12. Take initiative to support program cycles for Sport & Day Camps including registration, program cancellations and wait list management;
13. Provide branch support assuming weekly Duty Manager Shifts and engage Healthy Safety Training and Duty Manager In-Services. Assist with branch duties (including scheduled duty manager shifts, day camps, registration days, etc);
14. Assist with the annual YMCA campaign by developing relationships with program participants to raise their campaign awareness;
15. Market and promote programs;
16. Be responsible for ensuring your staff and volunteers receive department and Association specific training;
17. Effectively communicate in a variety of settings; excellent oral and written communication skills, including intermediate use of technology;
18. Ensure excellent quality member service by identifying the needs and wants of participants as priority and respond to their concerns in an effective and timely manner;
19. Facilitate leadership programs for staff and volunteers;
20. Attend branch and department special events (Healthy Kids Day, Basketball tournaments, All Sport One Day, in-services, Stampede Breakfast, volunteer appreciation etc).

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.

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. YMCA Calgary is currently not engaged in international recruitment efforts as we are required to demonstrate that we have exhausted all means of recruitment both locally and nationally.

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 contact [e-mail].