YMCA of Hamilton Burlington Brantford Hiring For Child and Youth Program Staff at Burlington, ON Full Time

As one of the largest charitable

community service organizations in

Canada, the

Hamilton/Burlington/Brantford

responds to critical social needs in

the community and works to provide

solutions. By nurturing the potential

of children, youth and adults, the

YMCA connects people to life-
building opportunities, to each other

and enhances their quality of life.

We foster social responsibility and

healthy living. The YMCA works

collectively with community

partners that share the YMCA’s

determination in strengthening the

foundations of community for all

people.

This position requires a commitment

to the YMCA mission and core values

of: Belonging, Caring, Honesty,

Respect and Responsibility, as well

as, a commitment to building

developmental assets in children

and adults. All offers of

employment will be subject to the

provision that the successful

incumbent provides the

Hamilton/Burlington/Brantford with

a current and satisfactory Police

Records Check. Positions

responsible for the direct

supervision of children and/or

vulnerable persons will be required,

in addition to a Police Records

Check, to provide a Vulnerable

Sector Screening Report at the time

of hire.

Child and Youth Program Staff

Ron Edwards Family YMCA

500 Drury Lane

Burlington, Ontario

L7R 2X2

Salary Range: $14.35/hour

Position Status: Part-time

Placement: Immediate

Nature & Scope

This position is responsible for the development and delivery of various

child and youth programs offered within the YMCA.

This position is part-time position (up to 29 hours per week; typical

weekly hours to be discussed during interview), with a flexible schedule

based on programming needs. This may include mornings, afternoons,

evenings, weekends and holidays (subject to written agreement).

Responsibilities

• Design and implement programs for children and youth, with

a focus on creativity, flexibility and spontaneity

• Coach and appropriately supervise children during scheduled

programs

• Maintain communication with parents

• Oversee and be responsible for the health and safety of

participants and volunteers

• Ensure that YMCA Child & Youth policies are implemented

• Prepare appropriate documentation related to attendance,

program plans, incident reports, and other administrative

requirements

Qualifications

• Standard First Aid and CPR-C

• Experience in the development and delivery of recreational

programs specific to children and youth Experience working

with children in a recreational setting is an asset

• Post-secondary education in Recreation & Leisure, Physical

Education or a sports-related field is considered an asset as is

previous YMCA experience

• Police Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening is

required as a condition of employment

• If you are hired, prior to your start date and as a condition of
  

employment, you will be required to provide proof that you

are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have a valid Human

Rights exemption

Organizational Overview:

As one of the largest charitable

community service organizations in

Canada, the

Hamilton/Burlington/Brantford

responds to critical social needs in

the community and works to provide

solutions. By nurturing the potential

of children, youth and adults, the

YMCA connects people to life-
building opportunities, to each other

and enhances their quality of life.

We foster social responsibility and

healthy living. The YMCA works

collectively with community

partners that share the YMCA’s

determination in strengthening the

foundations of community for all

people

This position requires a commitment

to the YMCA mission and core values

of: Responsibility, Honesty, Caring,

and Respect, as well as, a

commitment to building

developmental assets in children

and adults. All offers of

employment will be subject to the

provision that the successful

incumbent provides the

Hamilton/Burlington/Brantford with

a current and satisfactory Police

Records Check. Positions

responsible for the direct

supervision of children and/or

vulnerable persons will be required,

in addition to a Police Records

Check, to provide a Vulnerable

Sector Screening Report at the time

of hire.

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Competencies

Child and Youth Focused

Commits to assisting growth and development among children and youth.

Commitment to Organization Vision and Values

Demonstrates and promotes a personal understanding of and appreciation for

the mission, vision and strategic outcomes and values of the YMCA.

Communication

Communicates in a thorough, clear and timely manner and supports

information sharing and goal achievement across the YMCA.

Concern for Health and Safety

Acknowledges and understands how to manage and educate others of risk and

harm reduction.

Creativity and Innovation

Develops new ways or adapts existing ideas to help achieve the desired results.

Internal Applicants:

The Hamilton/Burlington/Brantford encourages employees within the

Association, as well as those employed within the Canadian YMCA/YMCA-YWCA

Federation to submit their application.

Please note that in so doing, the Hamilton/Burlington/Brantford

reserves the right to contact the applicable YMCA or YMCA-YWCA for purposes

of seeking an employment reference throughout the recruitment process.

Please ensure that prior to submitting your application that you have disclosed

to your current supervisor, your intention to submit your application. By

submitting your application, you understand and agree to allow the

Hamilton/Burlington/Brantford to contact your current Association.

Advancement of pay rate is dependent on working a minimum of six months

(per position if more than one position is held within YMCA) consecutively or a

minimum of 130 hours and the ability to perform the job at a satisfactory level.

Successful candidates must also demonstrate ongoing professional

development, involvement in branch specific activities, attend staff

meetings/trainings and achieve an assessment of “meeting expectations” on

each annual performance review in order to satisfy eligibility for Association

approved merit increases.

If you are interested in this p sition,

please submit your letter of

application and resume to:

Brian Lee

Child & Youth Supervisor

[email protected]

We thank all applicants, however,

only those considered for an

interview will be contacted.

Accessibility:

The

Hamilton/Burlington/Brantford is

committed to creating an inclusive

environment that accommodates all

individuals, including those with

disabilities. We support the goals of

the Accessibility for Ontarians with

Disabilities Acts (AODA) and have

established policies, procedures and

practices which adhere to the

accessibility standards set out in the

AODA. Should you require any

accommodation throughout the

recruitment process please do not

hesitate contacting our Human

Resources Department.

The

Hamilton/Burlington/Brantford is an

equal opportunity employer.