Youth Action Program Facilitator — After-School Leader

YMCA of Niagara; St. Catharines; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

YMCA Membership Benefits

Job summary

YMCA of Niagara is seeking a dedicated Youth Action Program – Community Programs Team Member to lead after-school and evening recreational activities for youth ages 10 to 14 across Niagara sites. Position is part-time, 6-25 hours weekly, on-site in Fort Erie / Port Colborne with travel to multiple cities encouraged.

Pay ranges from $18.16 to $18.71 per hour plus YMCA membership benefits. Applicants must meet First Aid/CPR-C and PVSC requirements, and have reliable transportation for regional

Qualifications

• Experience delivering youth recreational and leadership programs is an asset.
• Enrolment in or completion of a university degree or college diploma in Recreation, Physical Education, Child and Youth Studies, or a related field an asset.
• Current Intermediate / Standard First Aid & CPR-C.
• Willingness to participate in active games regularly and plan/execute program activities.
• Reliable transportation to programs throughout the Niagara Region is preferred.
• PVSC clearance issued for the YMCA of Niagara is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead recreational programs for youth aged 10 to 14 at local schools in the Niagara Region.
• Supervise and lead recreational activities during Friday night programming across Niagara.
• Build positive relationships with youth and serve as a role model.
• Participate in training and adhere to YMCA Child Protection Policies and Procedures.
• Seek availability to cover two school nights and Friday nights.

Skills

Teamwork

Relationship Building

Problem Solving

Creativity

Education

University degree or college diploma in Recreation, Physical Education, Child and Youth Studies

Tools

First Aid & CPR-C

Job description

YMCA of Niagara is seeking a dedicated Youth Action Program – Community Programs Team Member to lead after-school and evening recreational activities for youth ages 10 to 14 across Niagara sites. Position is part-time, 6-25 hours weekly, on-site in Fort Erie / Port Colborne with travel to multiple cities encouraged.

Pay ranges from $18.16 to $18.71 per hour plus YMCA membership benefits. Applicants must meet First Aid/CPR-C and PVSC requirements, and have reliable transportation for regional