Youth Activity Leader (CSJ Leadership Camp)

POSITION OBJECTIVE Reporting to the Coordinator of Child and Youth Recreation, this position is responsible for the preparation, organization, facilitation, and daily operations of the various youth programs run by the department while providing a safe & engaging environment for children ranging from 6 months to 12 years of age.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES To entertain, play and interact with children and parents in a positive manner, ensuring the individual needs of each child. To build relationships with the children in the programs and their families. Inform parents about a child’s behavioral progress in a caring, confidential manner. To ensure the safety of all children in all Youth programs through positive guidance.

To ensure that all required paperwork is on file and sign in/sign out procedures are followed. Serve as a role model to members, volunteers and staff by demonstrating our YMCA values. Adherence to the YMCA Occupational Health & Safety Policy and accountable to work safely at all times, to identify and report hazards, to take whatever measures necessary and reasonable in the circumstances, to protect and promote health and safety.

Ensure Y Way & Brand Standards are being met and exceeded. Understand, promote, participate and solicit others to participate in YMCA philanthropic, recognition and awareness events and activities in the organization. To keep the facilities, equipment and supplies clean and orderly, according to YMCA Y Way Standards and Workplace Health and Safety.

Adherence to the YMCA Child Protection Policies and Procedures ensuring a safe environment for children, young people/vulnerable adults; identifying children, young people/vulnerable adults who are suffering, or likely to suffer, significant harm; and taking appropriate action to see that such children, young people/vulnerable adults are kept safe at the YMCA.

Maintain compliance with all YMCA and government established policies. To track payments through daily print outs/or receipts, as needed Other duties as assigned COMPETENCY PROFILE Child and Youth Focused: commits to assisting growth and development among children. Teamwork: actively builds team and encourages open relationships for maximum organizational effectiveness.

Tolerance for Ambiguity: functions effectively in situations of less than perfect or incomplete information. Diversity: appreciates that people with different opinions, backgrounds and characteristics bring a richness to the YMCA. Communication: communicates in a thorough, clear and timely manner and supports information sharing and goal achievement across the YMCA.

QUALIFICATIONS

Able to Work Flexible Hours Patient & Energetic Strong Interpersonal Skills Previous Experience Working with Children a Strong Asset Previous Experience Working with Sports Coaching an Asset Bilingualism (French & English) is an Asset REQUIREMENT A Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening are a Condition of Employment “ Contravention Not Indicated ” Social Development Check is a Condition of Employment Valid First Aid & CPR Certification This position shall not, for the duration of their employment, maintain any interests directly or indirectly, as an employee, or act in any other capacity, for any other organization that conducts business which may be perceived as similar to, or in competition with, The YMCA of Greater Moncton’s business, without obtaining prior permission from the YMCA Department VP or Director.

Due to YMCA privacy and ethical business practices, the employee in this position agree to refrain from contacting YMCA clients and members for business purposes after employment termination.