Youth Program Leader

Spca; Victoria; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

BC SPCA Victoria is seeking a Youth Program Leader to coordinate and deliver youth-focused activities in collaboration with the Regional Humane Educator. The role supports programs for children aged 6-14, with weekend events, school holidays, and camps on an on-call basis.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, an emergency first aid certificate, and a passion for working with kids and animals. The position requires flexibility, strong communication, and ability to adapt activities for

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Valid emergency first aid certificate is required.
• Experience with kids and animals is an asset.
• Ability to lead and work in a team with a teachable spirit.
• Willingness to complete a criminal record check with vulnerable sector check.

Responsibilities

• Deliver fun, educational activities for youth at various BC SPCA locations and community sites.
• Ensure participant safety, take attendance, monitor for safety hazards.
• Collaborate with the Regional Humane Educator to plan and run programs.
• Provide one-on-one support to participants when needed.
• Communicate with parents and teachers to promote programs and evaluate outcomes.
• Maintain tidy workshop spaces and assist with setup/breakdown.

Skills

Kids & animal enthusiasm

Leadership

Teamwork

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Diversity & inclusion

Positive attitude

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Emergency First Aid Certificate

Job description

POSITION: Youth Program Leader

STATUS: On-Call; Casual

SHIFT: Various Shifts

LOCATION: Victoria, BC

CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

WAGE: Hourly

CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled

About the Position:

Our youth programs are developed to inspire and educate kids ages 6-14 about pet care, animal welfare and the environment. This casual position will coordinate with the Regional Humane Educator (RHE) in the designated area to deliver youth programs, which may include: weekend youth events, school holiday workshops, after-school workshops, spring break camps, summer camps and classroom presentations.

Some specific duties:

• Either independently or in collaboration with the Regional Humane Educator and/or other Youth Program [Coordinators], deliver fun and educational activities, as assigned, for youth at BC SPCA locations, schools and other community locations.
• Ensure the safety of participants, taking attendance and keeping track of participants at all times.
• Identify potential safety hazards in advance and take quick action to prevent/deal with any safety concerns as they arise.
• Provide suggestions to supervisor to improve safety.
• Provide first aid when required.
• Complete incident reports if required.
• Must be able to provide a schedule and commit to programs once scheduled.
• Provide a fun and inclusive environment for youth and build relationships with participants.
• Be respectful, curious, and knowledgeable about diversity and wherever possible, work with participants to ensure they acknowledge/appreciate this in other participants as well.
• Be flexible and prepared to adapt support for participants with unique behavioural, learning and/or other needs.
• Work with RHE to implement strategies and solutions to create a successful experience for participants.
• Work with RHE and/or other team members to provide one-on-one support to participants when required; look for ways to encourage interaction in a variety of ways in educational activities.
• Communicate with the Regional Humane Educator, parents and teachers to promote programs and coordinate events.
• Communicate with Regional Humane Educator to evaluate programs and make suggestions for improvement.
• Gain a basic understanding of BC SPCA policies and positions on animal welfare issues and be able to explain them at the level appropriate for the audience.
• Learn to recognize animal stress signals and monitor shelter animals for signs of stress when interacting with participants.
• Maintain a clean and organized activity space; set up and break down of workshop spaces.
• Liaise with parents to deal with any participant issues that arise during events.
• Liaise and work cooperatively with staff and volunteers at BC SPCA animal centres.
• Other duties as may be required.

Qualifications you need to have:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid emergency first aid certificate
• Enthusiasm for working with kids and animals; previous experience with kids and animals an asset
• Is aware of and exhibits leadership qualities and instincts
• Demonstrated experience in teamwork with a teachable spirit
• Energetic, innovative and enthusiastic, with a passion for making a difference
• Patient, positive and hardworking
• Ability to communicate with a diverse audience in a respectful way; able to address conflict in a constructive and professional manner
• Position is physically demanding and may include lifting (up to 25 lbs), pushing, pulling and participating in outdoor field games at camps/workshops
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Must be willing to complete a criminal record check with vulnerable sector check
• Philosophical harmony with the vision, mission, and strategic directions of the BC SPCA.