Youth Leader

West Vancouver; West Vancouver; On-site; CAD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

West Vancouver is hiring casual Youth Leaders to support at the Community Centre, Gleneagles Community Centre and the Youth Hub. Under supervision, you will assist with supervising a variety of activities for youth, monitor volunteers, and help with events.

Applicants should have Grade 12 and related post-secondary studies, a valid BC driver’s license, and First Aid/ CPR/ AED certification. Shifts may vary with day/evening times; starting pay is $21.19 per hour plus 14% in lieu of benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience leading/supervising youth (11-18) in activities to provide a fun and safe environment.
• Experience working with diverse youth populations and understanding psychosocial development.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team and maintain professional boundaries.

Responsibilities

• establish relationships with youth and act as a positive role model;
• supervise and participate in social and recreational activities for preteens and youth;
• monitor youth volunteers and cash transactions;
• assist in supervising events such as pre-teen dances;
• provide information and referrals for youth;
• open/close youth facilities and enforce rules;
• monitor facility/equipment safety and maintenance;
• read and prepare routine reports and provide drop-in statistics;
• work collaboratively with Youth Services staff and attend meetings;
• perform other related work as required.

Skills

Youth leadership

Education

Grade 12

post-secondary courses related to work (Child & Youth Care, Recreation)

unrestricted Class 4 BC Driver’s License

Emergency First Aid/ CPR/AED

Job description

Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh, and Musqueam Nations, West Vancouver is a vibrant community on the North Shore and home to parks, beaches, and to sports, recreation and arts amenities. We are seeking employees with a passion for public service who share our commitment to creating a complete, inclusive and livable community. Our dedicated staff deliver services, operate facilities and run the programs that enhance the well-being of our community.

The District of West Vancouver Community Services Department has openings for casual Youth Leaders. Under the supervision of the Youth Services Program Coordinator, the Youth Leaders will assist at the West Vancouver Community Centre, the Gleneagles Community Centre, and the Youth Hub. The Youth Leaders are responsible for:

• establishing and maintaining effective relationships with youth and acting as a positive role model;
• preparing for, supervising and participating in a variety of social and recreational activities for preteens and youth, primarily in a drop-in setting;
• monitoring youth volunteers including overseeing a youth volunteer-run concession program and handling low value cash transactions;
• assisting in the supervision of special events such as pre-teen dances;
• assisting in providing information to, and appropriate referrals for, youth;
• opening and closing youth facilities and enforcing rules and regulations;
• monitoring and reporting out on facility and equipment safety, security and maintenance requirements;
• reading and preparing routine reports and providing drop-in statistics;
• working collaboratively with all Youth Services staff and attending staff meetings and in-services;
• performing other related work as required.

The preferred candidates will have completion of Grade 12 supplemented by post-secondary courses related to the work (i.e. Child & Youth Care, Recreation, etc.) plus related lived, professional and/or volunteer experience to demonstrate required skills, or an equivalent combination of training and afore-mentioned experience; an unrestricted Class 4 BC Driver’s License; and current Emergency First Aid (or better), CPR 'C' & AED certification.

The successful candidates will have: experience leading/supervising youth (11 - 18 years old) in various activities while providing a fun & safe environment; ability to demonstrate knowledge of the issues, needs and concerns of youth and their psychosocial development; ability to demonstrate ethics and professional boundaries in working with youth; ability to work independently and as part of a team in a culturally diverse community setting; excellent customer service, communication and interpersonal skills.

We recognize the importance of a diverse workplace and strive to meaningfully reflect the community we so proudly serve. We encourage Indigenous applicants, people of colour, all genders, 2SLGBTQIA+, and persons with disabilities to apply.

The successful candidates will be required to supply a police information check with vulnerable sector and a copy of their credentials.

This posting does not list all the duties of the position, nor does it fully detail the required skills, knowledge and abilities,licensesand certificates required of candidates. For details, please refer to the class specification which is available for inspection on WestNet or contact Human Resources to request a copy.

Position Status:

Union (WVMEA) - Casual

Hours of Work:

Hours and days of work may vary. Must be available for day and evening shifts beginning at 2:30 p.m. or 3 p.m. depending on location.

Must have availability for two short shifts (2-2.5 hours) or one long shift (5-7 hours) a week, from Monday to Saturday, at West Vancouver Community Centre, West Vancouver Youth Hub, and Gleneagles Community Centre.

Starting Rate of Pay:

$21.19 plus 14% in lieu of benefits

This position has a pay structure with two steps, which increases based on the number of hours worked.

We want to thank all applicants, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.